City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

RCMP

development, communications, and cellblock operations. Support Services also delivers various community services and programs including front counter services, victim services, youth intervention, restorative justice and crime prevention.

2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PUBLIC SAFETY

• In partnership with the Surrey School District, hosted the 31st annual Surrey RCMP Basketball Classic, one of the biggest basketball tournaments in BC; • Initiated a joint forces project in partnership with Transit Police, conducting enhanced high visibility uniformed patrols in and around the major transit hubs; • Launched ‘You Etch It, We Catch It’ program during Auto Theft Enforcement Month to address the increase in catalytic converter thefts; • Implemented HealthIM to improve response to individuals in acute crisis due to mental health challenges. HealthIM is an application police use when attending mental health calls to conduct a risk assessment that assists with making an informed apprehension or a support referral. HealthIM interfaces in real time with Fraser Health professionals to assist in the medical triage and assessment process; • With the launch of the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (“ReVOII”) regional hub by BC Corrections, Surrey RCMP initiated efforts to identify cases involving repeat violent offenders and leverage local stakeholders to intervene at the earliest opportunity;

• Implemented a joint Surrey Bylaw & RCMP Bike Patrol program whereby Bylaw officers work in tandem with Surrey RCMP Bike Patrol members to establish an ongoing presence in community centre areas across Surrey and improve the safety and quality of life in neighborhoods; • Produced a new Surrey Gang Enforcement Team (“SGET”) Shattering the Image video that will be delivered to students in Surrey schools as part of ongoing efforts to prevent youth involvement in gangs and gang violence; • Developed and implemented a Retail Theft Strategy that focuses on stakeholder engagement with local businesses and targeted enforcement operations; • Held another successful Citizen and Youth Academy which gives Surrey residents, students, and business owners an inside look at policing. During this nine-week interactive program, participants received presentations and demonstrations covering a range of topics, including forensics, police dog services and traffic investigations;

City of Surrey | 2024—2028 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Police

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