Crime Prevention Advisory Board

The Crime Prevention Advisory Board (CPAB) was formed in 2003 as a result of City Council’s recognition of crime concerns within the community. The CPAB was created to bring together community organizations who expressed interest in a crime prevention strategy.

The CPAB is made up of a cross-section of interested individuals coming from many different walks of life. We have representation from the community, Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation, Selkirk Citizens on Patrol, RCMP Selkirk Community Policing, Selkirk Bear Clan, Citizens for a Safer Selkirk and the City of Selkirk Council.

We provide, partner, or assist with a variety of programs in Selkirk, including:  Afterschool Drop-in Programs, Summer Explorer’s Program, STAR Day Camp, and our Anti-Graffiti Program.

The Program Coordinator is available for any questions regarding crime prevention. Inquiries can be directed to:

Crime Prevention Advisory Board
200 Eaton Ave
Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 0W6
Telephone: (204) 785-4900
Email: [email protected]

Citizens On Patrol person

Citizens on Patrol

Citizens on Patrol is a crime prevention program where community members act as extra “eyes and ears” for the community and local law enforcement.
The goal is to improve safety in the community through deterrence, education and awareness.

For more information click [email protected].

Manitoba Crime Stoppers

This program provides a safe and anonymous way for the people of Manitoba to pass on information to local police agencies. Tipsters can report information about any non-urgent illegal activity.

Contact Crime Stoppers toll free tip line 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by text messaging, “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

For more information please click on the button below.

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Anti-Graffiti Program

What is Graffiti?

Graffiti is defined as writing, drawing or symbols applied to any surface without the consent of the property owner, authorized agent or designate.

  • Impact: If not immediately removed graffiti sends out a message that “nobody cares” about the area. It also causes our community to look unsafe, and creates an open invitation for more loitering, and other graffiti. Unfortunately, the presence of graffiti makes people concerned about their personal safety and can provide an area in which to commit other acts of violence and crime.
  • Prevention: In order to prevent graffiti it is important to keep all areas clean and well maintained. Increase lighting on your property and install motion detector lights where possible. On your walls choose protective anti-graffiti coatings and use clinging vegetation or thick/thorny bushes to eliminate large writing surfaces. Lastly, the installation of a fence is a very effective method of deterring graffiti taggers from your property.
  • Report Graffiti: Submit a CitizenSupport ticket using the category “Graffiti”. The Director of Protective Services will then organize prompt and effective removal of the graffiti from the affected area.

NOTE: This program generally runs mid May to mid October. Weather permitting.

Purpose

To construct and maintain a safe and welcoming community atmosphere by:

  • Free removal service – provide free pressure-washing, chemical spray, and/or painting services (paint must be supplied by owner) to encourage removal efforts in our community
  • Education – the production and distribution of graffiti prevention brochures to all members of the community
  • Community involvement – gaining city wide support from community businesses not to sell spray paint to minors

Goals and Objectives

  • To encourage, create and maintain an atmosphere in our community that is safe and welcoming by providing free, effective graffiti removal from all private and public property.
  • To educate members of the community on effective graffiti prevention strategies, what to do when graffiti appears on their property, and the importance of prompt graffiti removal.
  • Instilling a sense of shared community pride by working together with business and homeowners to keep properties well maintained and free of graffiti.

This program is a partnership between the Crime Prevention Advisory Board and the City of Selkirk.