“The evidence is conclusive that the most effective way to prevent crime is to ensure healthier children, stronger families, better schools, and more cohesive communities. Crime prevention through social development is a sound investment. The dividends include less violence, safer communities and significant cost savings in the criminal justice system and in almost every other area of public and p
rivate spending.”
This is the thought behind the driving force of the members of the Westville Citizens Crime Prevention Association. Our membership is very diverse including Business personnel, trades, retirees, homemakers and former Westville Town Councilors. Our investment is in our youth and to promote a safer town for them. Senior Watch Program is fully funded and sponsored by Westville Crime Prevention membership. Our community organization funds raised are for such things as hiring a Summer Crime Prevention Coordinator. Sale of the 911 signs for our Civic Numbers is a fundraiser. Above all we receive generous donations from our citizens of our community. Westville School D.A.R.E. program for young students conducted by Constable Howie Dunbar of the Westville Police Service are supported and funded by our organization. Working with Westville Princess Committee we sponsor a young student for the July 1st princess competition for the Canada Day Festivities. In the fall, our group supports the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 35 with November 11th Memorial Service at the Westville Epitaph. Westville Citizens Crime Prevention Association maintains a very strong and independent autonomy. We maintain a strong relationship with the Westville Police Service, the Westville Police Commission, the Westville Town Council and the Pictou County and Nova Scotia Crime Prevention Associations. To look to a great future and to prosper, we must look to the past and recognize the contribution made by the former Executives of the Westville Citizens Crime Prevention Association. In particular the Chief of Police, Donald E. Hussher, who was not only the police department liaison for the organization but a person who showed great dedication, time and patience.
