Members of Council February 16, 1973

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the concern of the businessmen however there was quite an incidence cf business
places left unlocked every month and that the onus wits on the businessmen

primarily to protect their premises.

3. Detachment strength was discussed and Inspector Young outlined the present

shift arrangements for both the day and night time operation.

4. It was suggested that more foot patrol be carried out in the business areas,
Inspector Young pointed out that there were advantages in a foot patrol however

@ patrol specifically for checking for locked doors was not an efficient operation
as virtually ali breaking and entering situations are by virtue of forced entry
rather than through an unlocked door. Inspector Young did agree that police on

foot patrol were somewhat of a deterrent.

5. Tt was suggested that experience indicated that well lit premises both inside
and out was a major deterrent and it was requested that the City consider
installing more lights in the business areas particularly in the lanes, parking lots

etc.

6. It was questioned of the R.C.M.P. whether they could assist in any way in the
problem of N.S.F. cheques. Inspector Young advised that this was not an area that
the R.C.M.P. were involved in however in some areas the R.C.M.P. had organized,

in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, a fan out system whereby the police
could notify businessmen of any situations involving cheque forgers, counterfeit
money or various other bad business practices that may be taking place in the
community at any time. Inspector Young Suggested that the businessmen may consider

setting up some similar Cype of operation.

The general consensus of the meeting was that the businessmen preferred more patrols

either by vehicle or by foot, increased manpower if necessary to provide adequate

coverage,

Those in attendance at the meeting suggested that the meeting was beneficial and that
perhaps similar meetings could be held in the future to discuss specific problems.