The Alberta RCMP, in partnership with the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association, is encouraging residents in ranching, farming, and rural communities to join their local Rural Crime Watch group or consider forming a chapter in their area. Established in 1978, the Rural Crime Watch program has grown into a vital voluntary initiative that fosters collaboration between rural residents and their local RCMP detachments. Article contentAcross Alberta, Rural Crime Watch associations are focusing their efforts on farmstead, acreage, and rural property security, as well as property identification and general crime awareness. Communities with active Rural Crime Watch groups often display signage at entry points, signalling their collective commitment to crime prevention. For more information on how to join or establish a Rural Crime Watch group in your area, visit www.ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca.