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Business group, police, seniors’ safety officials host crime prevention event

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

Bridgewater Police Service, in partnership with Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel and Convention Centre, is sponsoring a “breakfast briefing” with the Bridgewater Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Crime Prevention for Business event is an opportunity for merchants to learn strategies for enhancing safety and protecting and securing their assets.

There will be a panel discussion on retail theft impacting community businesses, along with a talk about scams and frauds targeting older adults. The panelists are Scott Feener, Chief of Police, Bridgewater Police Service; Danny MacPhee, Deputy Chief of Police, Bridgewater Police Service and Lisa Bennett, Seniors’ Safety Co-ordinator, Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program.

Speakers will share practical strategies for safeguarding business interests against evolving online and other risks. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

Crime Prevention for Business is hosted by Bridgewater Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Bridgewater Police Service and Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety.

The discussion and learning session takes place Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Best Western (527 Hwy. 10, Cookville, Lunenburg County) over a buffet breakfast, from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

To learn more about the event (and to obtain tickets), go to: Crime Prevention for Business | Bridgewater Chamber on the internet.