News release
Leveling-up your “See Something, Say Something” game as a community volunteer
November 24, 2025
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City of Prince George, British Columbia
From: Prince George RCMP
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Our last segment in the “See Something, Say Something” campaign, which encourages residents to report crime, is all about taking this concept of contributing to community safety to the next level.
‘How do we do that?’ you may ask.
By volunteering in your community!
Prince George RCMP has two ways to volunteer that directly relate to the “See Something, Say Something” idea: by joining your local Block Watch or by becoming an RCMP Patrol Volunteer.
Block Watch
Block Watch is a neighbour helping a neighbour. Residents on a block form a communication chain aided by a block map of names, phone numbers, email and home addresses. They watch out for each other’s homes and report suspicious activities to the police and each other to reduce the likelihood of residential crime.
Block Watch also provides:
- Tips on how to better secure your home.
- Information on how to mark your property.
- Protective window stickers.
- Crime prevention strategies for your area through a free newsletter.
“Block Watch is a proven, effective method of crime prevention. Education is the most important component in the effort to remove the opportunity for crime. Through educating the public, residents can become valuable sources of information through observation and reporting skills,” states Sergeant Craig Douglass, Commander of the Community Policing Unit.
For more information on becoming a Block Watch Captain or member, contact our Community Policing Section.
RCMP Patrol Volunteers
RCMP Patrol Volunteers are volunteers who patrol areas of the city in a vehicle, with a partner, and act as observational support for the police.
These trained volunteers dedicate their time to assist in the fight against crime in Prince George.
RCMP Patrol Volunteers can:
- report vandalism
- check license plates to determine if a vehicle has been stolen
- report on erratic driving
- report on unsecured business premises (broken doors, windows or gates); and
- report any suspicious activity to the RCMP.
“This group also provides foot patrols in various areas of the city and at special events, they issue crime prevention notices warning vehicle owners of a variety of potential issues and conduct Speed Watch and Distracted Driver campaigns in various areas of the city,” states Mike Burt, RCMP Patrol Volunteer Coordinator.
For more information on how to become an RCMP Patrol Volunteer, contact our Community Policing Section.
Remember, if you see something, say something! It takes community members working alongside our police officers, bylaw officers and fire rescue services to help ensure the safety of our City.