Who Attends?   Present at these meetings should be the chairperson(s), the crime prevention officer, foot patrol officers, (if you have any in your neighbourhood), representatives of your property management, security personnel, (if present in your building), and any other resource people assisting you, and, most importantly, the residents.

What Happens?   Normally building residents have the opportunity to ask questions regarding safety and security. The crime prevention officer and others will answer these questions and address concerns raised. Often the officer will use the opportunity to educate residents on how to better protect themselves and their property. Preventing purse snatching and break and enters are popular topics for meetings. In fact, anything going on in the area that police or meeting leaders feel residents should know about are possible topics for discussion.

Meeting Times?   Meetings usually run one to two hours, depending on attendance and how many questions are asked. It is best if you can set some kind of agenda to follow. That way you are most assured not to run overtime.

There is no set rule as to when general meetings should be held. Once every three months is average. You may decide to hold meetings more or less frequently than this. Evening hours, after supper time, are best.