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Dal News Staff - November 21, 2007

According to the survey conducted by the Halifax Student Alliance, 62 per cent of those who have experienced crime never or rarely reported it to police. (See Dalnews story: Students give their views on violence) More than 350 respondents identified several reasons for not contacting police, including that the crime wasn't serious enough to report. Other reasons identified include: the matter was too personal; the respondent decided to deal with it themselves; and that the police could not do anything.

Lead off our discussion by telling us if you’ve personally seen or experienced crime. Did you report to police? Why or why not?

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Patti Devlin
November 21, 2007 10:57 AM

I've had no problem with the police. I have reported several crimes to them and they have always been understanding and helpful. Not always has the crime been solved (had to find out who has been breaking the windows of cars around here), but I always felt they cared.

Marilyn Miller
November 21, 2007 11:07 AM

I personally haven't experienced crime in Halifax while being out at night, but I do take precautions. I walk in well-lit areas and try not to go out alone. I've also used Tiger Patrol from time to time.

Sam Austin
November 21, 2007 5:37 PM

I have lived in Halifax for my entire life and have spent seven years closely tied to the peninsula. In those 7 years I have been out during all hours of the day and at all times of year and I have never experienced or witnessed anything the least bit sinister. I can't say the same for the two years I spent in Calgary. I think a few high-profile incidences have grabbed the local headlines and made crime into a bigger problem in this city then it actually is.

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