Fighting rural crime isn’t simple

Re: “Never at Ease,” Nov 3 Rural crime spurs a new RCMP approach to tackling root causes but wide open spaces pose an obstacle. True. I travelled the rural roads of Alberta for a period of 20 years or more. I know the rural landscape.

Increased police presence in rural areas will help, but it’s a huge area and the police can’t be everywhere. It would be helpful if rural residents took some action to secure their property.

Calgary has a number of alarm contractors available with the latest technology. I am sure one of them would be happy to chair a meeting in a rural community hall to explain the latest wireless technology available.

J.R. (Jack) Kenny, Calgary