The Central West Division Community Safety Advisory Committee of the The Durham Police Regional Service (DRPS) is organizing a virtual “Take Back the Walk” on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
It is in response to the brutal attack on a Whitby woman on July 28, 2020, which sent shockwaves through the community and left many citizens feeling vulnerable and unsafe. DRPS officers want to start healing these wounds and supporting the victim by the event.
It will help provide our community with a sense of safety, knowing that violent crimes will not be tolerated and our streets are safe to walk on. We would also like to raise awareness of our Surveillance Camera Registry and encourage citizens to sign up, said a DRPS statement.
A small group of Officers and Committee members will participate in the August 27th walk in Whitby and are encouraging everyone to do their own walks, in their own neighbourhoods (given the current pandemic).
Members of the community joining the virtual walk campaign can post photos on social media using the tag @DRPS and the hashtag #takebackthewalk. When walking, be safe by walking in pairs, carrying a cellphone, letting someone know your route and sticking to well-lit paths. Report any suspicious activity to the police.
Information about the Security Camera Registry: Residents and business owners in Durham Region have the option to register the location of their security cameras with police. Doing so may assist officers when they are investigating a crime that takes place in the range of the cameras. To register your camera, visit www.drps.ca and from the menu along with the top click on Online Reporting – Report A Crime – Security Camera Registry.
What: Officers will be participating in their own Take Back the Walk
Date: August 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm.
Start Location: Central West Division, 480 Taunton Road East, Whitby
Walking Route: Central West Division 480 Taunton Road East, south on Anderson Road, west on Dryden Boulevard, north on Garden Street, east on Taunton Road back to Central West Division.
Virtual Community Walk
What: Public participate in their own walk in their neighbourhood
Date: Anytime, Anywhere
Be Seen: Wear purple on your walk in support of the elimination of violence against women
Take Action: Walk, post a picture on social media and tag us @DRPS and use the hashtag #takebackthewalk. You can also register your security cameras at www.drps.ca.
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