Red Deer Guardian Angels

City of Red Deer Guardian Angels - Gallery

December 8, 2007

(See News page for story) The following images were taken while patrolling the downtown area. Our patrols covered much of the downtown core with a stop at a school yard where drug activity has been reported to run rampant. A quick look around the yard ended with the signs of possible drug paraphernalia in an exit door stairway. This sort of finding could be significant if a child was to accidentally come across something left behind from drug usage. Proper training allows the Guardian Angels to deal with such findings in a safe secure manner. In the short time the Guardian Angels walked through the downtown area they also had the opportunity to be the first responders to a traffic accident which required ambulance and paramedic attention. The group has already left a positive impact on the city and with everyone's support they can make a big difference.

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Members start to tour the downtown core in full uniform. The day was arranged to bring attention to the need of the group in Red Deer. Everyone was positive and supportive along the travelled route.	Graffiti, seen on the light pole, is rampant downtown. The bright red beret and uniforms are a much needed deterrent of crime in various areas of our growing city.
Members standing watch near the Red Deer City Hall prior to the Guardian Angel meeting with reporters and other media.	Media gathering near Red Deer City Hall. Reporters and photographers were on hand for this step in the organization of the Guardian Angels in Red Deer. We appreciate everyone's support and dedication to the crime deterrent cause.
Touring along the south side of Ross Street approaching Gaetz Ave. south bound.	Touring along Ross Street near the tree park where vandalism has been recently noticed.
Touring along the south side of Ross Street. Guardian Angels are trained in First Aid/CPR, Assault Prevention, Conflict Resolution and more.	Possible drug related items found near downtown school where reports of suspicious activity is regularly witnessed by residents in the area.
Steve Saretsky answering resident's questions near new construction. Many times residents and those who frequent areas will offer pieces of information to the Guardian Angels that wouldn't be offered to other groups. This can be a big asset in working with authorities to solve crimes in the area.	Guardian Angels from Edmonton in watch formation near Rexall Drug Store. A short time later they witnessed a vehicle accident and were first responders - a large indication of the importance of the group.
Big 105's Tanara McLean interviewing Steve Saretsky. The Guardian Angels truly appreciate the support being shown by the media.	Guardian Angel's are first responders to a traffic accident downtown. Paramedics were required and were on scene in within a couple minutes.
Alaynne West answering questions for CHCA News at 5. We appreciate the positive support CHCA has shown us.	Dave Schroder explaining the benefits the Guardian Angels bring to a community, at no expense to it's citizens, across from Red Deer City Hall. The support from Mayor Morris Flewwelling has been tremendous as he looks for ways to minimize criminal activity in the downtown core.
Edmonton Chapter Leader Dave Schroder heads a media and information meeting for the general public at a downtown location. On hand were media and a city official.	Red Deer residents of all ages are interested in making our city a better... a safer city for everyone.

Guardian Angels at work in other parts of North America.

Here are a number of informative clips that give you a sneak peek into the training, the operation and the origins of the Guardian Angels.

What are the responsibilities of a Guardian Angel? Founder, Curtis Sliwa, addresses a graduating group of Guardian Angels in Las Vegas.

A number of longer videos from a visit to LA by Guardian Angel founder, Curtis Sliwa.

Part I

Part 2

Part 3

Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, at Forham Road - Curtis Sliwa explains the origins of the Guardian Angels from the platform of the Fordham Road Woodlawn #4 train where the organization has its roots.

Vancouver Guardian Angels - The Vancouver, BC, Guardian Angels patrolling East Vancouver, an area notorious for crime.

The Guardian Angels in LA - The California group work Venice Beach and tell us about the Guardian Angels organization and the role it plays in their community.

Guardian Angels in Davenport, Iowa - The Guardian Angels see regular training on many areas. This short clip shows a little of that as well as the Iowa group doing a patrol.

A Group of Guardian Angels from NYC receive awards from the local police department.

Guardian Angels Visit Springfield - Video shows a day patrol and drug paraphernalia in hidden back yards.

The Red Deer Chapter of the Guardian Angels Canada | "Helping Our Gateway Be A Safer Place"