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Policing and Public Safety Modernization Initiative

Your voice shapes our community’s future

The Policing and Public Safety Modernization Initiative, initiated in response to the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act's recommendations, represents a pivotal step in reshaping policing culture and addressing systemic racism in British Columbia. With insights garnered from diverse stakeholders during the committee's inquiry, the resulting report underscores the need for community-informed policing. This historic initiative offers community-based organizations, advocates, and stakeholders the opportunity to actively participate in a systematic review of BC's policing and public safety landscape. The project's threefold goals—fostering collaboration, amplifying lived experiences, and harnessing community expertise—aim to cultivate strong partnerships, prioritize diverse perspectives on police interactions, and tap into local knowledge to inform reformed legislation. Through these engagement sessions, the initiative aspires to lay the groundwork for more responsive and inclusive policing strategies, fostering increased public trust and enhancing the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve, with a particular focus on the unique needs of Indigenous, People of African descent, racialized, and intersectional communities in the region. 
Please share your perspective through this survey to contribute to the ongoing discourse!
1.Ethnicity(Required.)
2.What is your age range?(Required.)
3.What is you gender:(Required.)
4.What is your top priority in the proposed Policing Legislation?(Required.)
5.How can trust be fostered between law enforcement and communities?(Required.)
6.What role should the community play in shaping policing policies and oversight?(Required.)
7.How would you describe your experiences with the police and policing services?(Required.)
8.What recommendations do you have for improving police processes?(Required.)
9.What do you believe is the ideal police governance structure?(Required.)
10.How should police board members be selected and trained?(Required.)
11.Which police oversight model do you prefer?(Required.)
12.What funding model for the police do you support?(Required.)
13.What roles should various entities play in the law enforcement continuum?(Required.)
14.What should be the primary focus of police training?(Required.)
15.How do you define adequate and effective policing?(Required.)
16.What data collection methods contribute to public trust?(Required.)
17.What is your vision for provincial or regional police models?(Required.)
18.How can organizational police culture be strengthened?(Required.)
19.How important is public safety modernization to you?(Required.)
20.How effective do you find the current police training?(Required.)
21.How involved do you believe the community should be in police governance?(Required.)
22.How satisfied are you with your local police services?(Required.)
Thank you for completing this survey. Your input is crucial in understanding the diverse perspectives within our community.