The City of Kamloops recognizes the importance of a safe and secure community. Community safety requires involvement from community and government agencies, business organizations, residents, municipal staff, and City Council.
The new and more inclusive structure for the Safe and Secure Working Group—known as Safe & Secure Kamloops—provides the opportunity for broader community representation, targeted and focused discussions, and increased opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
Safe & Secure Kamloops will be supported by four engagement groups—Protective and Safety Services, Business Sector, Social Agencies, and Neighbourhood Associations—which will include City staff and representatives from community groups, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, social service providers, business organizations, and neighbourhood associations. This structure will focus beyond street-level social issues to also encompass safety and security through a broader community lens.
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Safe and Secure Kamloops Updates
Safe & Secure Engagement Groups
The Protective and Safety Services Engagement Group is chaired by the City of Kamloops Community Services Division, and includes representatives from:
- City of Kamloops Community Services
- Kamloops Fire Rescue
- RCMP
- BC Ambulance Services
- Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre (KRCC)
- BC Conservation Office Service
- Crown Counsel
- Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Bylaw Services
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans
- CP Rail Police
- CN Rail Police
The Business Sector Engagement Group is chaired by the City of Kamloops Administrative Division, and includes representatives from:
- City of Kamloops Community Services
- Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Economic Development
- Venture Kamloops
- Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association
- North Shore Central Business Improvement Association
- Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Home Builders Association - Central Interior
- Association of Interior Realtors (formerly KADREA)
- Tourism Kamloops,
- Thompson Rivers University
The Social Agencies Engagement Group is chaired by the City of Kamloops Social and Community Development Division, and includes representatives from:
- City of Kamloops
- Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc
- BC Housing
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Interior Health
- United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo
- ASK Wellness
- Interior Community Services
- The Mustard Seed
- Connective
- A Way Home Kamloops
- Elizabeth Fry Society,
- Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
The Neighbourhood Association Engagement Group is chaired by the City of Kamloops Social and Community Development Division, and includes representatives from:
- City of Kamloops
- Aberdeen Neighbourhood Association
- Barnhartvale Community Association
- Batchelor Heights Community Association
- Brock CommunityAssociation
- Dallas Community Association
- Downtown Neigbourhood Association
- Dufferin Neighbourhood Association
- Heffley Creek Community Recreation Association
- High Country Neighbourhood Society
- Juniper Ridge Community Association
- McDonald Park Neighbourhood Association
- North Shore Central Community Association
- Pineview Valley Community Association
- Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association
- Sahali Community Association
- Schubert Drive Neighbourhood Association
- Valleyview Community Association
- Westsyde Community Development Association
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Community safety is everyone's responsibility. It requires involvement from government agencies, business organizations, residents, municipal staff, and City Council. The things we are experiencing are new to Kamloops and they are also evident throughout BC. We will continue to work with all of our partner agencies to curb what is a complex combination of drug addiction and chronic untreated mental illness. We are always open to trying new ideas, and we invite you to assist us in that regard—if you have ideas that are not already addressed in the list of actions we are currently taking, please submit your constructive ideas for review.
This is not a tool for reporting criminal activity or requesting immediate assistance. In the case of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. For all other concerns, please call RCMP non-emergency line (250-828-3000) or Community Services (250-828-3409). See "How and When to Report a CrimeHow and When to Report a Crime(External link)" brochure for direction.
