Editor:
When we moved to the South Surrey/White Rock area, we were impressed by how peaceful and friendly the neighbourhood was.
As president of our strata complex, we have seen very little crime or break-ins until the last few months, when we have been broken into several times.
So have other neighbouring complexes.
It feels to many like we are experiencing a property-theft crime wave with professional criminals moving in from other areas.
In talking to our local MLA Trevor Halford, we learned that even his office has been broken into.
Since talking to the police, our strata residents are becoming involved in Blockwatch, something I would recommend for other SSWR neighbours.
Improving security-camera systems and hardening access doors is key for all SSWR complexes.
However, are the provincial and federal governments letting us down with bail being too easy for repeat and even violent offenders?
Our local MP is calling for an end to the ‘catch-and-release’ program with criminals. Are we tying the hands of our police?
Let’s make South Surrey/White Rock safe again for law-abiding citizens.
Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, Surrey