Tips for home and personal safety from VicPD

 Our goal is to help keep all Esquimalt residents more secure and able to continue to enjoy our wonderful community!

Personal Safety

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Walk with confidence.
• Know where you are at all times.
• Carry limited valuables and money on your person.
• Try to walk with a family member or friend.
• If out at night, stay on busy, well-lit streets
• Don’t hesitate to call the police if you need assistance.

Home Safety

• Secure points of entry
• Could potentially install a deadlock
• Secure door hinges
• Install alarms
• Lock your windows
• Set up a security system 
• Light up the landscape 
• Eliminate hiding places

3 main ways to contact police

1. Calling 9-1-1 (don’t hang up)
2. Calling Non-Emergency Line (250-995-7654)
3. Online Reporting (vicpd.ca)

Please reach out anytime if you have any questions: Cst. Ian Diack, Esquimalt Community Resource Officer, ian.diack@vicpd.ca