(INNISFIL/bradford, ON) – The South Simcoe Police Service is joining police services and community partners across Ontario to recognize Crime Prevention Week, November 1–7, 2026. This year’s theme, “Protecting Ontario Together,” emphasizes the important role everyone plays in preventing crime and building safer communities.
Crime prevention is a shared responsibility. Through education, awareness, reporting and strong community partnerships, residents, businesses and police can work together to address local safety concerns and reduce victimization.
Reflecting this year’s theme, “Protecting Ontario Together,” South Simcoe Police continues to work with schools and community partners to promote public education and safety. This fall, service members have delivered or scheduled 118 school visits and presentations focused on e-scooter, e-bike and helmet safety, along with eight fraud and scam prevention presentations for community members, helping residents of all ages stay informed, recognize risks and make safer choices.
As part of Crime Prevention Week, members of the South Simcoe Police Community Response Unit will be connecting with community and public members through the following events:
Crime Prevention Week Community Events
November 2: Teen Night – Crime Prevention Trivia: Morgan Russell Memorial Arena, 5-7:30PM. For youth ages 12-17.
November 4: Distraction Thefts, Fraud/Scam Prevention Presentation: Innisfil Public Library, Lakeshore Branch, 9 AM. Public welcome.
November 4: Community Information Table: Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library, 11AM -1PM. Public welcome.
November 4: Community Information Table: Innisfil YMCA, 4-7PM. Public welcome.
November 6: Community Information Table: Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre, 3-7PM. Public welcome.
November 7: Community Information Table: Tanger Outlets Cookstown, 12-3PM. Public welcome.
The Community Information Table sessions provide an opportunity for residents and members of the public to connect with members from the service, ask questions and learn practical ways to prevent crime and protect themselves, their families and their property. These conversations reinforce this year’s theme, “Protecting Ontario Together,” and the important role we all play in building safer communities.
Report It So We Can Solve It
South Simcoe Police reminds residents that reporting crime, even incidents that may seem minor, helps police identify trends, connect suspects to offences and prevent further victimization. Non-emergency incidents, including eligible theft offences, can be reported through the South Simcoe Police Service’s online reporting tool at www.southsimcoepolice.on.ca by selecting Report Online on the homepage.
Crime Prevention Week is supported by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Government of Ontario. For more information, visit www.oacp.ca.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca