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Community Safety & Crime Prevention Council Launches New Community Crime Prevention Program

Waterloo, Ontario – The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council (CS&CPC) of the Waterloo Region is inviting people to "Say Hi", as they launch 'Get Connected', a three-phase program to increase community engagement. Phase one of this program, " Say Hi" , launches today with a week of activities, including a traveling team that will say Hi to area businesses, retail establishments, social agencies, public venues and promote the launch of a new website, www.sayhi.ca.

"We know that connected communities are safer communities," said Barry McClinchey, Chair of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council. "Saying hi is an activity that people from all ages, cultures and circumstances can do. By initiating dialogue with each other, we get to know each other better. When we begin to break down the barriers that separate people we make our community stronger."

A new website, www.sayhi.ca, provides additional research and background information on the CS&CPC and the "Say Hi" program. This site will also be an interactive source for members of the community to share their Say Hi experiences, and will offer tools and resources to learn more about crime prevention and how to become involved.

"Building a strong, caring community is one of the most effective crime prevention tools. When a community is connected, it is more readily mobilized." said Irvin Waller, President of the Canadian Forum for Crime Prevention. "It’s exciting to see the Waterloo Region leading the way in making community-based crime prevention a reality here in Canada."

About the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council (CS&CPC) is a multi-disciplinary group of people who, working together, actively engage in community safety solutions by involving the whole community in crime prevention. CS&CPC members and its committees come from many different sectors within the Region of Waterloo. Representation includes the community-at-large, social service organizations, education, health, planning, justice, corrections, police, media, community and neighbourhood support agencies and political representatives.
 

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Tracy Jasmins, Communications Coordinator, CS&CPC at (519) 883-2316 or jtracy@region.waterloo.on.ca