Action Item #1: Enhance structure and funding options for policing
The Ministry of Justice will work in collaboration and consultation with local governments, other key stakeholders and a committee of external experts to: a) Define and clarify policing...
View ArticleAction Item #12: Develop police-related strategies for persons in crisis with...
The Ministry of Justice will: a) work with stakeholders to promote best practices and expand successful policing strategies such as integrated police/health initiatives across the province; and b)...
View ArticleAction Item #8: Enhance community safety
In support of enhancing community safety, the Ministry of Justice will work with stakeholders to develop strategies to support: a) crime prevention efforts; b) province-led crime reduction initiatives;...
View ArticleAction Item #5: Strengthen police board ability to effectively govern
The Ministry of Justice will review the current police board structure, function and training, and make enhancements and improvements where necessary. CONSULTATION FINDINGS: Police governance and...
View ArticleAction Item #16: Review Police Act
The Ministry of Justice will conduct a comprehensive review of the Police Act to assess its relevancy to support the changing and complex environment of policing in British Columbia. CHALLENGE: Since...
View ArticleAction Item #15: Performance management based on quality police data
The Ministry of Justice will work with key stakeholders and academia to develop a performance management framework and enhance the quality and availability of police data in order to measure policing...
View ArticleAction Item #6: Support bias-free and equitable policing
The Ministry of Justice will conduct a study to examine the practices and policies of police agencies in British Columbia related to ensuring bias-free policing and will, where required, ensure that...
View ArticleAction Item #11: Support cultural awareness training
The Ministry of Justice will ensure the development and delivery of cultural awareness and sensitivity training for all police officers in British Columbia, consistent with the recommendations in the...
View ArticleAction Item #4: Enhance community engagement
In support of community-based policing, the Ministry of Justice will ensure that British Columbia communities have meaningful opportunities for significant input into local policing. CONSULTATION...
View ArticleAction Item #7: Develop provincial policing standards
The Ministry of Justice will continue developing provincial standards for police agencies in the province. Priority will be given to standards consistent with those recommended by Commissioner Oppal...
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