Building a Safer Wellington North

OPP and Partner Safety Programs

• SafeGuard

  OPP SafeGuard Ontario Property Security Program

  What it is: A property security program focused on crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).
  Purpose: Reduce break-ins and re-victimization by making homes and businesses harder targets.
  Key Features: Free Property Security Reviews by trained OPP Auxiliary members.
  Recommendations on locks, lighting, garage security, and address visibility.
  Includes Operation Identification—engraving valuables with ID numbers to deter theft.

• CAMSafe

  CAMSafe

  What it is: A voluntary registry of residential and commercial security cameras.
  Purpose: Helps OPP quickly identify locations of cameras near a crime scene to request footage—speeds up investigations without compromising privacy.
  Key Points: Police cannot access cameras remotely; they only contact owners if footage may help. Registration is simple: provide contact info and camera location. Think of it as a digital “Neighbourhood Watch.”

• Lock It or Lose It

  Lock It or Lose It

  What it is: A province-wide campaign reminding drivers to secure vehicles and valuables.
  Purpose: Prevent theft from vehicles and auto theft.
  Key advice: lock doors, remove valuables from sight, never leave a running vehicle unattended, and park in well-lit areas. 

• Auto Theft Prevention

  Preventing Auto Theft

  Focus: Education and proactive measures to reduce vehicle theft.
  Tips include: Use garages and lock doors. Install anti-theft devices and GPS trackers. Keep key fobs in signal-blocking containers (Faraday boxes). Never leave keys in the ignition or vehicle running unattended.