"Shoulda, coulda, woulda: crime prevention starts with you."

The Owen Sound Police Service is supporting the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police's (OACP) 2017 Crime Prevention campaign (#CrimePreventionONT), which includes the top 10 crimes or potential situations where victimization can occur as identified by the Province's top police crime prevention experts.

The OACP asked top community safety and crime prevention policing experts – all members of the OACP's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee – to identify crimes or situations where victimization can lead to criminal acts against persons or property.

The goal of the "Shoulda Coulda Woulda: Crime Prevention Starts With You" campaign is to heighten awareness of the simple things we can all do to protect our property and personal safety and well-being.

Law Enforcement community safety and crime prevention experts have identified the following crimes or potential situations where victimization can occur:

* Residential Break & Enters
* Impaired/Drugged Driving
* Cyber Crime/Identity Theft
* Fraud - Online exchanges
* Theft from Vehicles/Theft of Vehicles
* Theft of Bicycles
* Theft from Garages, Lockers, Mail Boxes, Sheds, and Front Porches (Deliveries)
* Awareness of Your Surroundings to Prevent Assaults
* Pharmacy Thefts/Robberies
* Theft of Prescription Drugs

We are strongest when we all work together to keep Owen Sound a safe and happy place to live, work and play. Remember, you can always call the Owen Sound Police Service at 519-376-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Don't be the person that says," I Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda." If you see something suspicious, it is always worth reporting.

source: media release, Owen sound Police Services