B.C. has an RCMP provincial force, 63 RCMP municipal forces, 11 independent municipal police departments, a First Nations-administered Police Service, the RCMP federal force, and the transit police.

B.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO) seeks to forfeit the tools and proceeds of unlawful activity through the civil-court process and return forfeited funds to B.C. communities directly impacted by crime.

British Columbians are very aware of the prices they pay for their alcohol. Whether it's at a private or a government liquor store, you notice whether a six-pack costs you a dollar more at one location or a dollar less at another.

The production, distribution and sale of liquor in B.C. have significant economic benefits for the Province, contributing more than $1.2 billion annually to things like health and social programs.

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) protects and improves public safety in B.C. by working with local authorities to provide advisories of active emergencies.

On Nov. 12, government announced enhancements and modifications to British Columbia's tsunami notification system.

Violence in the home has a devastating impact on too many women, children and families throughout B.C.

Local authorities are the legislated lead in an emergency, but the B.C. government provides assistance through Emergency Management BC's (EMBC) co-ordination role that helps communities connect with the resources they need.

As the minister responsible for public safety, I want British Columbians to know the facts about how we're improving the DriveABLE program to better meet the needs of drivers while maintaining public safety.

Crime rates have dropped to their lowest point in nearly 40 years, and yet we find our justice system is bogged down with growing backlogs, delays and stays.