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IB CRIME Continued from page 28 bating organized crime both in Halton and at a pro- vincial level. When asked by police board chair Jeff Knoll whether Halton residents should be worried about this increase in crime, Tan- ner noted they should be concerned. "I would say citizens in Halton and everywhere with the trends we've been. seeing should be con- cerned," he said. “We need our citizens to be cognizant of what's go- ing on. Just because we're saying Halton is the safest ge municipality in Can- ada doesn't mean everyone is safe every day." Tanner called on resi- dents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods and noted they can help the sit- vices for their vehicles. Camera footage either at a home or at a business can also be a great help to yoni over but Aisguegardenin doesnibhal — “We need our citizens to be cognizant of what's going on. Just because we're saying Halton is the safest large municipality in Canada doesn't mean everyone is safe every day.” - Halton police Chief Stephen Tanner police investigations when a crime does happen, he said. Tanner said Halton po- Hee are working hard to with the increase in crimeandpinted ovecen local successes such Project “Eleanor, which very of 32 sto- Ten vehicles valued at $2.2 million and the arrest of seven people on numerous charges. Project Armadillo, a 12- month investigation into overnight residential break and enters targeting high-end vehicles, resulted in two arrests, 40 charges and two firearms recov- Visit us this FALL and choose from.our wide assortment of fall themed:planters, chrysanthemums, icicle pansies, and more. After browsing through the garden centre, grab a basket 3 and make your way to the farm’s fields to pick some: fresh produce. ered, Tanner noted. The report also looked at human trafficking, not- ing that so far this year the human trafficking unit has laid 142 charges, which is significantly higher than @ gharges laid by the unit ae te rimes were also discussed with the report noting | that in 2021 there were ported hate/bias motivate occurrences in so far this year there have been 45 of these inci- dents, including 20 in Oak- ville, 18 in Burlington, eight in Milton and four in Halton Hills. Your first choice nl to Garden Cent 8890 10 Eighth Line, Georgetown Phone: 905-877-9842 * www.dggreenhouses.com N oS 4 > i bal 3 =x zB s s = FREE ADULT (21+) COURSES TEACHER FACILITATED OR FULLY INDEPENDENT jequienoN ‘Aepsuny REGISTER NOW COMPLETE YOUR DIPLOMA OR UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS! Visit us at Halton Yb www.garyall Disities -garyallan.ca ter 905-632-2944 | 4 LOCATIONS IN HALTON e, Board saaryellanschionl Ove eordyouy