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Community Participation ProcedureIf your community wishes to utilize this incredibly successful crime prevention program, go to the South Cariboo home page from BCRCW's HOME and read "About".
Your community would become a member of BCRCWA. There is no need for the development of a separate entity, file society status or any other organizational task.
Financial requirements are minimal and consist of the fan-out system, computer with Windows 2000, a monitor and roadside signs. Members' property sign cost is covered by the initial $10.00 fee noted below.
BCRCWA is attempting to acquire blanket funding which communities can obtain rather than obtain their own. Approximate costs are around $6,500.00.
Here are some "To Do's" to assist your organization.
Contact your local detachment to arrange a liaison member. Organize a committee and publicize RCW locally in newspapers, radio, community hall meetings, clubs etc.
Interested persons complete a Criminal Record Check available on line from BCRCWA Home under Contacts. Take the form to your local detachment, complete and sign in front of a staffer. They will notify your organizer upon completion and your name will be added to the fan-out system and you will be given your property signs. A membership list is forwarded to BCRCWA at the South Cariboo Rural Crime Watch Address at RCMP Box 37 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K2E0
Small communities can piggyback nearby community’s computer fan-out system. Larger communities will require their own system. The computer is couriered to Ross Marasco 780-440-0703 in Alberta who will load his Reacts Fan-Out System and return. BCRCWA will assist with the uploading of members’ phone numbers. The Reacts system is approximately $5,000.00 with unlimited technical advice.
It is suggested a one time $10.00 fee be charged to cover the cost of property signs.
Property signs may be obtained from the RCMP’s Livestock Co-ordinator Cpl. Ralph Osterby at 250-828-3168.
Decide on highway sign locations which may be all entry roads to your community. Order signs from Inprotect 604-530-9908. Cost is approximately $ 45.00 each. Your local Ministry of Transportation supervisor will have to approve the sign placement which usually only required location specifics, i.e. distance from intersections etc. and BCRCWA will assist in that approval. Your local highway maintenance department will likely install without charge.
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