But in recent years, Rosedale has experienced a phenomenon virtually unknown in living memory: Constant, brazen property crime. Cars stolen from driveways. Armed home invasions. Families woken up by the sound of breaking glass and shouting men. One resident told CTV they’d had four cars stolen and had their home invaded twice.
And Rosedale’s solution, thus far, has been a massive, unprecedented increase in private security.
Private security patrols are already a visible feature at night. A company called Rosedale Security is now advertising its services for private K9 patrols. “Our use of canine accompaniment for all daily foot patrols enhances crime prevention by creating an obvious and natural deterrent,” reads the company’s website.