Comments on: Vandalism and rowdy behavior across Oakville

By: New stats on theft and property damage in Oakville

New stats on theft and property damage in Oakville — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:31:58 +0000

[...] solution to some of the challenges faced by Oakville residents is the hiring of a Community Development Officer, and the installation of security lights and cameras that would cost the town [...]

By: Adrian

Adrian — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:12:33 +0000

I don’t think a community officer, or more police is going to solve any of these problems. The town should use the money to support local businesses to organize some bi-weekly events around the town. Big infrastructure doesn’t seem to be needed, just more youth targeted cultural events around the town.

By: Youth speak about rowdy behavior in Oakville

Youth speak about rowdy behavior in Oakville — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:50:53 +0000

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By: KleeR

KleeR — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:33:11 +0000

I live on a ravine and I can tell you that vandalism and rowdiness is very much alive. We have “deals” going on right behind our house, tons of drinking and breaking of bottles. Last year, a fire was set. And now, spray painting all over the Oakville signs and bridges.

Don’t get me wrong, I understand that teenagers need to “hang out”, but they are becoming very bold. There is zero respect.

By: The Editor

The Editor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:51:48 +0000

Joey,

Thanks for your comment!

We’ve got some stats from Halton Police that seem to indicate a decrease too but we’re still going through the data. We’ll have an article on this next week.

By: Joey

Joey — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:31:56 +0000

I’m 17 and I live in oakville. Does somebody keep track of every spot that is vandalized? Is there a report created yearly that proves that since the past few years, there have been x amount more incidents? I would argue that vandalism and “rowdy” behaviour has decreased. I’m not saying that it doesn’t happen, but if we’re talking about one or two occurrences over the span of a year, is that worth spending thousands of dollars on to remedy this almost non-existent situation? Why don’t we get some of our fine Officers to patrol the streets, not in their cruisers, but on foot? Just my two cents.

By: The Editor

The Editor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:01:07 +0000

Michael,

More facts are coming in more articles in the coming days on this issue. Stay tuned!

By: Michael Willems

Michael Willems — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:39:04 +0000

I too wonder if vandalism is actually a more serious issue than before. (Or rather, whether last year it was: one report is almost a year old.) Law and order always gets attention, but I believe across Canada crime is down. If it is up in Oakville, I would like to hear more facts.

And I thought we already had a lot of these community officers: they’re called police officers, surely. Vandalism is illegal and presumably we can send police, who cruise Oakville night and day in many cars, to reported incidents.

So: more facts please..?

By: Peggy Tupper

Peggy Tupper — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:37:09 +0000

I do not see that a 77K employee can stop or prevent vandalism. NY city has a vandalism and crime problem but found very creative ways to reduce it. Rent “Take the Lead” and see a NY sucess story.

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