01 | Community Safety, Feeling vs Reality

In this exciting first episode, Ridge Meadows RCMP's Officer-in-Charge, Superintendent Adam Gander and Mayor Dan Ruimy unpack why community safety in Maple Ridge can feel worse than the numbers show - including how social media shapes perception and what local crime data is actually indicating.Discover how modern policing is evolving toward mental health and crisis response, and what residents can do (reporting, prevention, and partnership) to support safer neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge------------------------------------------------The Real Ridge Podcast is the City of Maple Ridge's official municipal podcast. We host candid conversations between Mayor Dan Ruimy, City staff, regional leaders, community champions, and subject matter experts to uncover the stories behind the headlines on topics our residents care most about.