2023 Annual Report I CITY OF CHILLIWACK 55 2023 HIGHLIGHTS PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT The Public Safety and Social Development Department is responsible for the provision of administrative and support services to Chilliwack RCMP as well as the development and implementation of collaborative plans and initiatives to address social issues and improve community safety. Police Support Services The Chilliwack RCMP Community Policing Office (CPO) is part of an Integrated Regional Detachment that serves the Upper Fraser Valley area. The Chilliwack CPO is the operational hub for police services in Chilliwack, supplemented by the City of Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services Office, located in the heart of downtown Chilliwack. Policing services provided by the Chilliwack RCMP include frontline and community policing, general investigations, serious crimes, traffic safety, drugs and street enforcement. Municipal employees provide administrative and operational support in the areas of exhibits, prisoner guarding, client services, records management, crime analysis, crime prevention services, court services, media relations and fleet maintenance. A large team of dedicated volunteers work with municipal employees and RCMP to deliver crime prevention programs such as Speed Watch, Block Watch, City Watch and the Crime Free Multi-Housing. Social Development This section works with a wide range of community partners and senior levels of government to address social issues and improve the health, safety and well-being of the community. Social Development staff are responsible for developing and implementing the following community-based plans and initiatives: • Chilliwack Healthier Community. • Chilliwack Homelessness Action Plan. • Chilliwack Community Safety Plan. • Reaching Home Projects - funded through Infrastructure Canada to prevent and reduce homelessness. 18 SAFETY PRESENTATIONS 28 SCHOOL SAFETY TALKS BY SCHOOL LIAISONS 38,470 POLICE CALLS FOR SERVICE ✅ Established the Mobile Integrated Crisis Team - pairing an RCMP mental health liaison with a psychiatric nurse to respond to residents experiencing mental health crises. ✅ Opened the Wellness Centre, providing a safe, welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness with access to health, social services, shelter and housing services. 26,900+ VISITS TO THE WELLNESS CENTRE ✅ Reaching Home Program granted over $1,068,923 to local service providers for the provision of coordinated outreach and housing support services. Chilliwack Safety Fair Chilliwack City Staff
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