FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - City of Vancouver VANCOUVER, BC – Today, Mayor Ken Sim addressed the Save Our Streets Forum to unveil a comprehensive plan aimed at transforming Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) through measures focused on accountability, dignity, and public safety
Downtown Eastside Project - Public Safety Canada Downtown Eastside in Vancouver is a community facing serious crime and social problems The Downtown EastsideProject was launched in 1999 to address the roots of crime and victimization This project involved many partners working in collaboration
Crime Prevention Safety - Vancouver Police Department The program increases public safety by giving security-minded organizations and groups information and support to help them in their crime prevention efforts, with a focus primarily on property crime and how to recognize and report suspicious activity
Framework for Action: A Four Pillar Approach to Vancouvers Drug Problems Under the Enforcement Pillar, a new action is proposed for addicted youth involved in the sex trade that would increase enforcement against customers and pimps and co-ordinate the efforts of health services to direct youth towards treatment programs
Community crime prevention - Province of British Columbia The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch leads the development of crime prevention strategies and programs in British Columbia to help build and maintain safe communities
Province announces measures to bolster downtown Vancouver safety That money will be used to provide police with enhanced tools, new technology, and investigative resources that will help reduce property crime According to the province, C-STEP will “boost police efforts tackling public-safety challenges that are affecting businesses and communities ”
Improving Public Safety - ABC Vancouver We’ve invested in a wide range of public safety measures to reduce crime, enhance emergency response and create safer neighbourhoods Strengthening our police and fire services is essential for creating safe and thriving communities