The Vernon Community Safety and Crime Prevention Office (CSO) is the flagship operation of the Protective Services – Community Safety Unit.
The CSO refers clients to available resources, services and programs within the community, provides information regarding current crime reduction/prevention programs and initiatives which empower individuals and neighbourhoods to feel and be safe.
The Community Safety Coordinator - Public Programs
Along with managing the CSO, the Community Safety Coordinator also provides community outreach through a variety of educational workshops designed to help residents, businesses, and organizations improve their safety and security.
The CSO offers residential and business security assessments based on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, as well as workshops on topics such as personal safety, home and vehicle security, community safety, internet safety, drug awareness, bullying prevention, cyberbullying, bike safety, and more.
All workshops are tailored to meet the unique needs, interests, and developmental stages of the audience.