On May 23, visit the B.C. Policing Plan site to participate in an online discussion with other British Columbians about how to enhance public safety in our communities.

This is the first in a series of online dialogue sessions the Province is hosting on the blog as part of creating B.C.'s Policing Plan, a 10-year strategic plan for policing that will set out goals, targets and performance measures.

To talk live with other British Columbians about what makes you feel safe or unsafe in your community, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, you are invited to visit: http://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcpolicingplan/

Although the crime rate in B.C. is at a 30-year low, it does not determine whether or not British Columbians feel safe in their communities. Whether it is road safety on the highway you take to work, an incident of gang violence in your community or a recent drug bust nearby, everyday experiences affect whether or not British Columbians and visitors to our province feel safe.

The discussion will remain posted on the blog, so British Columbians who could not participate in it can read it. Additional comments and ideas can also be submitted at any time to: BCPolicingPlan@gov.bc.ca

Learn More:

• B.C.'s Policing Plan fulfils the Premier's commitment to developing a strategic plan for policing with stakeholders from outside the policing community.

• The plan is designed to provide goals, targets and performance measure to police over the next three, five and 10 years.

• The public engagement process to build this plan includes:
• Regional roundtables with stakeholders.
• Online discussion sessions with the public.
• A public survey.

• Community members can also organize meetings in their communities, and send summaries of their ideas and suggestions to: BCPolicingPlan@gov.bc.ca

Latest News:

May 16, 2012: Have your say on B.C.'s Policing Plan

April 25, 2012: Public engagement begins on new policing plan

Contact:

Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Justice
250 356-6961