Community Engagement
There are many ways you can get involved. Engage with us!
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Community Mobilization and Engagement
Community Mobilization and Engagement is the name given to the OPP's approach to crime prevention and community policing. For more information, visit the OPP Community Mobilization and Engagement webpage.
Community Safety Groups
Community Safety Groups are comprised of local citizens who are concerned about healthy and safe communities. Group members are volunteers and as such, they have the option to come and go. Ideally the safety group should reflect the community having a broad-based membership of residents, i.e. students, parents, senior citizens, social/community agencies, business leaders, education leaders, service and faith-based organizations, and county politicians to name a few.
There are now three (3) active Community Safety Groups in the County of Brant. The goals of our Community Safety Groups are:
- Support the priorities of the County of Brant’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan,
- Support the communications and public awareness goals of the Police Services Board,
- Collaborate with partners such as the Police Services Board, Brant OPP, and the County of Brant to bring awareness to community safety issues impacting the County of Brant and,
- To engage community members to be more aware of personal safety and well-being issues in order to reduce potential criminal activities within the community.
If you live in the Paris area and are looking to become more involved in your community, contact the Paris Community Safety Group at pariscommunitysafetygroup@gmail.com .
If you live in the St. George, Harrisburg, or Glen Morris area, you can contact the Brant North Community Safety Group at brantnorthcpg@gmail.com .
If you live anywhere in the Ward 5 area, the Brant East Community Safety Group are looking for community-minded people as this newly formed group is in it’s early stages. For more information, contact branteastsafety@gmail.com .
For those who live in Ward 4, the County of Brant and Brant OPP want to hear from you! We are looking to create a Brant West Community Safety Group with Ward 4 residents who want to make a difference in their community and become a part of the solution.
Town Hall Meetings
Please look back for updates. Meetings will be posted here when available.
Upcoming Events
Newcomer Welcome Day
New Canadians are invited to join the Brantford Immigration Partnership for an information fair on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mohawk Park (51 Lynnwood Dr.) Pavilion D.
Newcomers can learn about valuable programs and services offered by community partners across all sectors. Food, refreshments, and entertainment will be provided. A splash pad will also be available for children.
Please ensure a ticket is selected for each member of your household who will be in attendance.
Register for Newcomer Welcome Day
Download the Newcomer Welcome Day event flyer (PDF).
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