The OPP Auxiliary Program will host a a small business SafeGuard Ontario information session in Blind River on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Two afternoon sessions will take place at 2 and 4 p.m. at École Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse Nord, 117 Youngfox Rd.
Additional information can be found in the following OPP news release:
BLIND RIVER - On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police will be teaming up with members from the OPP Auxiliary Program for a small business SafeGuard Ontario information session.
Utilizing a problem-oriented policing approach, SafeGuard Ontario public awareness and education initiatives are supported through its Property Security Reviews of homes and small businesses by OPP Auxiliary members specially trained through the program. SafeGuard Ontario training provides an orientation to the basic principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) with a primary focus on target hardening techniques to help reduce or prevent re-victimization of property crimes.
The education initiative will take place at:
• École Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse Nord
• 117 Youngfox Rd.
• Blind River
• Two afternoon sessions are scheduled at 2 and 4 p.m.
If you are a small business and believe this education initiative would benefit your business and employees, please contact Constable Bev Gauthier via email at: [email protected] for more information.