About the Policing and Security Branch

Last updated on March 5, 2021

Under the Police Act, the Policing and Security Branch is responsible for ensuring adequate and effective levels of policing and superintending law enforcement by:

Superintending policing in the province
Monitoring the finances and operations of the provincial and municipal RCMP
Administering First Nations policing agreements and programs
Administering road safety programs
Providing training and support to municipal, First Nations and other police boards
Establishing provincial policing standards for police services delivery
Inspecting and reporting on the quality of police services
Developing and coordinating police policy and legislation
Facilitating innovative, proactive, evidence-based policing through service delivery and technological innovation
Managing non-police law enforcement appointments and activities (i.e., special constables, auxiliary members)
Reporting on provincial crime and police data

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

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