FOI Request: Richmond RCMP

12666 72 Ave,

Surrey, BC V3W 2M8

Wai.lam6@student.kpu.ca

Tel: (236) 867-6656


16th October, 2023


Freedom of Information Coordinator

Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police Records Detachment

11411 No. 5 Road

Richmond, BC V7A 4E8

Tel: 604-278-1212


To whom it may concern, 


This is a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, I request the following records:


  • A detailed report of all break-ins, thefts and burglaries from storage rooms in multi-unit residential buildings (apartments, condos, etc.) located in Richmond, B.C., for Jan. 1st, 2023 to Oct. 1st, 2023.


Please provide these records electronically in PDF or Excel spreadsheet format, if possible, by email to wai.lam6@student.kpu.ca.


As a resident of Richmond, I'm interested in better understanding the prevalence of storage room break-ins in our city. This information could shed light on areas of concern and may help improve security measures to protect resident’s property.


Please contact me at 236-867-6656 if you have any questions about my request. 


Please notify me when the requested material is available for release. Thank you for your time.


Sincerely,


Felix Lam


Explanation for request:


By covering this past half year, the detailed reports I am requesting will help shed light on how often storage room break-ins occur in Richmond, at which community, and what is being stolen. My goal is to bring attention to this ongoing problem, which is often overlooked yet affects many Richmond residents. Public awareness and data-driven solutions are necessary. 


There is significant public interest in improving security measures, as these break-ins violate residents sense of safety and property rights. This data could be invaluable for analyzing problem areas, improving security measures, and identifying policy. 


As a resident of Richmond, I am concerned about and have personally experienced the ongoing issue of storage room break-ins and thefts in apartment buildings and condos. There have been numerous reports in the news and on social media of these incidents, which often leave residents missing important belongings. However, comprehensive data is lacking on the prevalence of this issue in Richmond specifically.


I appreciate your assistance in providing these reports, which will be vital for understanding and tackling this issue in our community. Please contact me with any questions or if you need clarification.


Relevant news articles/websites:

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/lw8hda/downtown_vancouver_breakins_is_this_becoming_a/?rdt=52975

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/storage-locker-theft-sentinel-1.6260919

Comments

  1. Amanpreet kaurOctober 23, 2023 at 6:25 PM

    it is effectively crafted a clear and concise request for detailed reports on storage room break-ins in Richmond, expressing their genuine concern for community safety. To improve the request, they might consider briefly mentioning the intended use of the data, providing more context for its importance.thank you

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  2. Rajan BoyalOctober 23, 2023 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Felix. Your request is very specific and well-structured, which made it easy to follow and understand! I like how specific you were with your timeframe and types of residential buildings. However, a broader timeframe (maybe two years?) could potentially give you more information to work with and perhaps something to compare this year's numbers and reports off of. Great work on your assignment!

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  3. Harjot SinghOctober 24, 2023 at 4:06 AM

    Hi Felix, your requests is totally well structured and you also mentioned the time frames very specifically and your explanation was also very good.

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  4. Kangkiran1234October 24, 2023 at 9:43 AM

    Your FOI is perfectly structured and organized . Great work.

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