Safe Streets Phone List
All street disturbances are not an emergency, but even low priority issues need to be reported in order for Downtown Maple Ridge to be a PRIORITY when it comes to resources!
Keep this list in clear site, close to your phone and advise staff of its location and importance.
To download a copy of Safe Street Phone List
Resource Directory
This directory is distributed to every downtown Maple Ridge BIA business and service provider. Purpose: A Resource Directory for day to day use, providing mostly “local” contact numbers, in case of possible emergencies or issues.
How anti-social behaviour affects us:
Anti social behaviour impacts negatively on all people, young and old, in all communities. It reduces the quality of life for all residents.
Graffiti doesn't look good and has a huge impact on our communities, not to mention the costs of cleaning it up.
Why does Anti-Social Behaviour happen?
There are many factors that could cause the risk of anti-social behaviour happening.
What you can do?
Do not confront or say anything to a person demonstrating anti social behaviour. Any concerns, or other community safety issues, please do not hesitate to contact RM RCMP at 604-463-6251, or in case of an emergency call 911.
Crime Reporting Program
Crime against businesses makes up a significant part of all recorded crime. Unfortunately, it is believed few of these incidents are actually reported. Crime against a business has an impact on business productivity, staff morale and the community. Staff are often reluctant to report incidents to the police for many reasons. You can do something about it. Report it!
The police want every incident reported, to help them focus their attention on the problem areas and prevent further losses.
We encourage you to report crime to the police in the usual way, in the first instance. Information collected via crime statistics are used to determine policing strategies and staffing allocations. If we do not report crime, we will not receive adequate policing service in the area.
In Canada, approximately half of all crimes are reported to the police. It is likely that more than 50 percent of all crimes that take place are witnessed by neighbours looking out of their windows, by a person walking a dog, and hearing the sounds of breaking glass, or by a driver observing a person swerving all over the road. Why don’t people report crime? In most cases it is because they don’t want to get involved, they are afraid of being wrong, or they are not sure what to do.
A five-minute delay in reporting crime reduces the chance of catching a criminal by 65 per cent. It is your duty as a citizen to report all crime.
The emergency number for reporting a crime in progress is 911
(occurring crime, when people injured, or injury risk exists)
The phone number for non-emergency complaint calls is 604-463-6251
(everything else: crime event passed, graffiti, vandalism)
Providing an alternative way to report non-emergency crimes which are reviewed and entered into the RCMP Records Management System by your local detachment. Your report is vital in assisting RCMP with identifying crime trends and deterring future crimes.
Core Area Patrol
Providing a sense of community, taking care of business and making sure the welcome mat is open to the downtown is what the Core Area Patrol is all about. Community associations across North America have operated such programs for over 15 years with great success; people helping people makes a better community, and the DMRBIA is working hard to foster this culture.
A trained patroller will cover the entire Business Improvement Area regularly, ready to deal with front line issues related to automobile and property crime, personal safety, hospitality and the social environment.
Whether it's providing information about community services, giving directions to tourists, escorting staff or customers to their vehicles, or providing emergency assistance, the patrollers are ready to assist where needed making the downtown area the best place to work, shop, live and visit.
CAP Team schedule is Monday through Friday 8 am - 4 pm.