Surrey RCMP is once again hosting a series of Neighbourhood Safety Meetings throughout the city.
Starting Feb. 17, the meetings are aimed at giving citizens tools and information they can use to boost safety in their own communities.
A similar initiative last year was "well-received," Supt. Shawn Gill said in a news release.
"(It) demonstrated that residents were eager to work with us towards creating positive change in their neighbourhoods," Gill said. "We want to build on the progress we made last year and continue to share information and engage with residents."
Attendees will learn about local crime trends, current policing initiatives and how to engage with police in crime prevention and report suspicious activity.
All of the meetings get underway at 6:30 p.m., and will be hosted by senior officials and local Community Response Unit officers. The City of Surrey’s new director of public safety strategies, Dr. Terry Waterhouse, will also be speaking at each session.
In South Surrey, residents are invited to come out on March 3 to Jessie Lee Elementary (2064 154 St.).
In the city's four other policing districts, meetings are set for Feb. 17 in Newton (Dr. F.D. Sinclair Elementary, 7480 128 St.); Feb. 24 in Guildford (Berkshire Park Elementary, 15372 94 Ave.); March 2 in Port Kells (Port Kells Elementary, 19076 88 Ave.); and March 9 in City Centre (Cedar Hills Elementary, 12370 98 Ave.).
More information is available at the detachment's district offices. Visit www.surrey.rcmp.ca for contact details.