4.4.2

Description: 
We will support the RCMP and communities in their efforts to strengthen partnerships to prevent and respond to violence by supporting the development of policing action plans in each community in accordance with each community’s priorities.
Lead Dept: 
DOJ
Priority: 
4.4
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Social Envelope
Number: 
2
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Social Envelope
Background Information: 

COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND SAFETY

Commitment 4.4.2 – We will support the RCMP and communities in their efforts to strengthen partnerships to prevent and respond to violence by supporting the development of policing action plans in each community in accordance with each community’s priorities.

Every year, the RCMP and communities work collaboratively to develop local policing plans. Policing plans consider local needs, the resources available and collaborative strategies to address priority community safety issues.

Working together on action plans enhances communication and increases the level of commitment toward achieving local goals. Communities benefit from this process by being active partners and having a direct role in making their community a safer place to live. The action plan lays out the activities to be done by the RCMP and the community in response to the priorities. Quarterly reports provide information on progress toward achieving the goals and priorities, and allow for any adjustments to be made to actions where necessary.

Since 2015-16, all 33 communities have been participating in the setting of annual policing priorities with the RCMP. Each year, policing priorities and plans are re-visited and revised as deemed necessary by the community and the RCMP. While all 33 communities have a Policing Priorities Action Plan, those communities that do not have detachments are a priority in the policing plan process.

The Department of Justice and the RCMP continue to work together to evaluate the implementation of policing plans and analyze trends. This information is shared with communities and help to refine the planning process and identify common themes that may benefit from a more territorial approach.

Milestones established for this mandate commitment include the development of annual policing action plans for each community.

Related Mandate Commitments:

  • Commitment 4.4.1 - We will strengthen initiatives and partnerships to prevent and reduce family violence by: Providing training, public information and outreach on protections provided under the Protection Against Family Violence Act.