NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ALLISTON — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nottawasaga Detachment and local businesses relationship has led to the quick apprehension in theft of lights from the downtown area.
A partnership between the Alliston Business Improvement Association, the OPP Nottawasaga Detachment, and funding from the Police Services Board has led to the creation of a security camera registration and mapping program.
"SCRAM" (Security Camera Registration and Mapping) allows police to work with local businesses and property owners in identifying private cameras and their locations. This reduces the amount of investigation time needed for police to canvass local businesses for camera footage following the report of a crime.
The program proved effective after a local Alliston business experienced a theft of Christmas lights. The business was part of the SCRAM Program and officers were quickly able to access camera footage and identify the suspects. Two adult males were identified in relation to this theft, and further investigation revealed the second male had several warrants of which he was arrested for. Police were able to recover and return the stolen property to the business owner.
Program participation is voluntary for businesses. If you are a business or property owner in Alliston and are interested in participating in the program please contact the OPP Nottawasaga Detachment at 705-434-1939.
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