About Us!
Olds Rural Crime Watch is a volunteer-based organization serving Olds, Didsbury, Sundre, and the surrounding rural communities. We work alongside local RCMP, Fish and Wildlife officers, and other enforcement agencies to promote awareness, identify suspicious activity, and encourage residents to report concerns through the proper channels.
Our members act as extra eyes and ears throughout the community. By sharing timely information about suspicious vehicles, property crime, fraud, missing persons, and other local concerns, we help neighbours stay informed and better prepared.
At the heart of our organization is a simple idea: neighbours looking after each other. Through community involvement, education, and cooperation with law enforcement, we aim to reduce rural crime and help make our region safer for everyone.
Crime in Our Community
Rural crime can take many forms, including break and entry, theft, vandalism, trespassing, fraud, grow operations, and poaching. These incidents can have a serious and lasting impact on farms, businesses, families, and entire communities. The effects often go far beyond the immediate loss of property, leading to higher insurance premiums, costly repairs or equipment replacement, lost productivity for farmers and ranchers, and damage to Alberta’s fish, wildlife, and natural resources.
Many incidents can be prevented, or resolved more quickly, when residents remain alert and report suspicious activity through the proper channels. By sharing timely information, looking out for one another, and cooperating with local law enforcement, community members can play an important role in reducing crime and improving rural safety.
Olds Rural Crime Watch helps support these efforts by promoting awareness, encouraging responsible reporting, and strengthening communication throughout Olds, Didsbury, Sundre, and the surrounding areas.