Eye on Greenview Crime Prevention Campaign

Welcome to the Greenview Industrial Business Improvement Area crime prevention resources page. We aim through collaboration with Greenview Industrial business and through proactive planning and attainable initiatives to achieve a reduction to the impact of area business related crimes.

Below are resources on how to keep your business and business community safe.

REPORT, REPORT!

We know reporting takes time and sometimes we don't see any benefit in doing so. But reporting IS important. If we don't report then the city and the CPS don’t have records of our need for general improvements or more police surveillance. Attached are links to apps and websites that WILL in the long term make a difference to your and the GIBIA community. 

Stay connected on Facebook: Click here to join the Calgary Police District 3 Facebook page for CPS updates on suspicious activity, crime and success stories.

Break and Entry / Theft 

  • The best way to inform the city of break-ins and provide the accurate stats for increased service is to report. If we or the police do not know of the crime in the area then they will not send resources our way. Please call the Calgary Police Non-Emergency line at 403-266-1234 to report a break-in. Other crimes can be reported here CopLogic - Link here 

  • Please report break-in or vandalism to us as well submit here so we have data as the CPS and 311 are not able to share these stats with us due to FOIP and security.

Graffiti Abatement 

  • We have started a BIA initiated pilot graffiti abatement program in partnership with Fresh Start. If your business has been hit with graffiti and you would like us to cover it please let us know at info@greenviewindustrial.com

  • The BIA is working on an initiative to reduce vandalism long term. If you would like to be part of our mural installation initiative please contact us here. 

311 App - Link here to download the easy to use phone app.

  • Things easy to report: Potholes, dumping, social outreach, loitering, back-lane maintenance, sidewalk repair, burnt out street lights and other bylaw infractions. Note that reporting graffiti may incur fines for your neighbours.

Know Your NeighboUrs

One of the best ways to prevent crime is to know who you neighbors are, their hours of operation and what they drive. A simple, ‘hey I haven't seen you before’ to a stranger in the area shows them we are united. Ask them some questions they wouldn't otherwise know the answers to and feel free to call your neighbor to confirm if that gut is telling you something is off.

Protect Your Business 

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) To have our local Constable come by your business and do a CPTED assessment email the constable here.

  • Increase viability lighting - Motion sensor or other 

  • Keep your area clean - Don’t tempt them with inventory

  • Install Security Devices - Alarm Systems

  • Display Surveillance Signage *Contact the BIA for these 

    Other Tips

  • Put effective locks on your trailers, and doors and shutters if required

  • Use GPS devices for expensive items (Option 2)

  • Replace Traditional Glass Doors & Windows

  • Make Safes Hidden and Secure

  • Engrave your tools 

Business Supporting Businesses

Telus Security Alarm System - Free installation and three months complimentary (limited time offer). Call our rep Trevor at 587-991-3480 to get a quote or update your security systems today. 

Camera Security System - Best value found is this LOREX system that can be bought at Costco. Alarms give thieves less time to steal and notify you sooner when combined with an alarm system. 

3M Film - Reduces glass breakage adding time to get into your establishment. 15% discount rate for anyone in the Greenview BIA. Contact Brett at Carbon Graphics for more information at 403-705.3271 or via email.

BIA Surveillance Signs & Height Stickers - BIA Surveillance signs and height stickers that work as a deterrent. Contact us here to get yours.