If you see it, report it.

That’s the message from the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association when it comes to crime in the city.

KCBIA Executive Director, Howie Reimer, said on the NL Morning News, that even if it’s a small infraction, it should be reported.

“You need data. You need to have data, you need to have numbers because that is what dictates what the resources will be and where they’re allocated,” Reimer said, noting its the same when it comes to Community Services Officers (CSOs).

Reimer says many incidents go unreported because some people think it’s a waste of time, but he reiterates, that’s just not the case.

“You know, a lot of people are getting frustrated to the point where they’re saying ‘You know what, I’m not even going to call because chances are they’re not going to show’ or ‘it’s too minor and it’s not going to be one of their top three priorities so they’re probably not going to show so I’m not going to report,'” Reimer said.

“You need to report.”

If there is a mess behind a business or an encampment, he says it should be also reported as that data helps determine things like budgets and staffing levels.

“Whether they show up or not, unfortunately at this point is beside the point,” Reimer added.

“If it is a priority one, chances are they’re going to be there but if it’s one of those lower level priority things, it’s still important that you report because again, that’s how they determine the statistics, that’s how they determine the allocation of resources.”