Do the write thing 

 Do you like to write? Well, here is your chance to show off your skills by participating in the 2010 AASRO Student Essay Contest. The topic this year is, "Driven to Distraction - Truth and Consequences."

Click here for more information and we look forward to reading your thoughts.

Good Luck to all Participants!

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Crime Prevention Awards 2010

The Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security seeks to acknowledge the efforts of individuals, youths, organizations, businesses, community groups, media and police members who make an extraordinary contribution in promoting community safety through crime prevention.

Nominations will be reviewed and assessed on sustainable and effective crime prevention elements:

·         Demonstrates commitment to issues of local concern i.e. the nominee engages in dialogue with community members to share concerns and ideas

·         Uses a logical planning and implementation process i.e. the nominee identifies needs, develops a plan, implements the plan and evaluates the outcome of the actions taken

·         Invests in capacity i.e. the nominee takes steps to develop capacity (i.e. knowledge and resources) to successfully implement crime prevention activities

·         Exhibits leadership i.e. the nominee is committed and trusts others to share in the work

·         Creates partnerships i.e. the nominee works in partnership with community members by communicating, cooperating, coordinating, and collaborating for effective outcomes

·         Actualizes outcomes i.e. the nominee set realistic goals and objectives related to implementing a tangible initiative which enhances community awareness and reduces crime

Note

·         Nomination Deadline: NOON February 19, 2010

·         Police Members can only be nominated by a community member or organization, not a police service or member

·         Recipients of an Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Crime Prevention Award within the last two (2) years are NOT eligible

·         Self nomination is NOT allowed

Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Crime Prevention website at:

https://www.solgps.alberta.ca/safe_communities/crime_prevention/Pages/default.aspx

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the nomination process, please contact Lori Pailer at (780) 415-1819 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Introducing New AASRO Program Coordinator

For those who I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, and for those I have, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you a little bit about the newest member of your organization.

My name is Kalyn Cotton and I am your AARSO Program Coordinator!

Having spent the last four years in the Public Relations program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, I am very eager to put my communication skills to work. Having the opportunity to do this in a workplace that offers a variety of skills and experience within the team is quite exciting for me.

As you might know already, I am a born and bread east coaster, from the 'best side' of Cape Breton Island. And I came out West to take advantage of the opportunities here to grow and learn, as well as spend some quality time with my sister-in-law, while my brother is on a deployment in Afghanistan.

I am really excited to be here, and look forward to working with all of you in the months to come.

Thanks so much,

Kalyn

Introducing Our 2009 Youth Officer

The Board of Directors of the Alberta Association of School Resource Officers (AASRO) is pleased to announce Cst. Jason Lefebvre as the recipient of this year’s Youth Officer Award.

The Youth Officer of the Year award is to recognize one Alberta officer’s outstanding work in contributing beyond the job, and for the best exemplifying commitment, leadership, and service to their respective community, students and school(s).