Policy Scope
The Community Safety Committee guides UBCM policy development on community safety issues in three core areas:
- Pursuing federal and provincial policy changes that will improve support for local government protection of the public;
- Representing local government in the development of new federal and provincial policy intended to protect the public; and
- Information sharing and promotion of successful solutions implemented by local governments to protect the public.
UBCM is focusing on a number of significant community safety issues facing local government, including but not limited to policing services, emergency services, cannabis regulation, and liquor policy. UBCM also engages on a broader range of community safety issues including bylaw enforcement, court services, and road safety.
UBCM administers two funding programs in support of community safety initiatives: Community Emergency Preparedness Fund and Community Resiliency Investment.