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West Shore
2024-11-08 12:17 PST
West Shore RCMP Service Delivery Update - Infographic details The West Shore is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. With that, the West Shore RCMP is growing to better serve our communities.How we are better serving victims of intimate partner violence in the West Shore West Shore RCMP created it’s own Intimate Partner Violence Investigator position in spring 2024 and will expand to two full time police officers in spring 2026. The unit will be supported by the existing Special Victim’s Unit (sSVU) & newly created Investigative Support Team (IST).How we are better serving those in crisis in the West Shore West Shore RCMP Mental Health Unit was created in 2024. The unit has 3 RCMP Officers and 2 Island Health Registered Nurses who are experienced in mental health and substance use care.West Shore RCMP Mental Health Unit has responded to over 513 calls this year.How we are better serving youth in the West Shore West Shore RCMP has a Youth Outreach Officer who works with a Youth Counsellor from Pacific Centre Family Services Association who focus on at risk youth by being both proactive and referral based.West Shore RCMP Community Policing Unit has 5 School Liaison Officers who are connecting with youth in SD 62 daily.
The West Shore is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. With that, the West Shore RCMP is growing to better serve our communities.
West Shore RCMP created it’s own Intimate Partner Violence Investigator position in spring 2024 and will expand to two full time police officers in spring 2026. The unit will be supported by the existing Special Victim’s Unit (sSVU) & newly created Investigative Support Team (IST).
West Shore RCMP Mental Health Unit was created in 2024. The unit has 3 RCMP Officers and 2 Island Health Registered Nurses who are experienced in mental health and substance use care.
West Shore RCMP Mental Health Unit has responded to over 513 calls this year.
West Shore RCMP has a Youth Outreach Officer who works with a Youth Counsellor from Pacific Centre Family Services Association who focus on at risk youth by being both proactive and referral based.
West Shore RCMP Community Policing Unit has 5 School Liaison Officers who are connecting with youth in SD 62 daily.
You may have heard recently, that we are planning to exit 3 regional policing units namely, the Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT), Mobile Youth Service Team (MYST), and Regional Domestic Violence Unit (RDVU). The decision to exit these Regional Unit’s did not come lightly. West Shore RCMP strives to provide the best possible service to our communities and we are constantly looking at ways to innovate and improve our current service delivery models.
Though exiting a regional unit may seem like service delivery will be impacted negatively, our goal is to enhance service delivery by utilizing existing and new West Shore RCMP units.
It is important to understand that West Shore RCMP’s rationale to exit these regional units is largely based upon the fact that we have created our own specialized units that enhance service delivery in these areas. Essentially, remaining a part of these regional units is creating a duplication of service and is not cost effective.
After careful analysis and consideration, we made the decision to respectfully exit the 3 regional policing units and opt for enhanced service delivery through existing West Shore RCMP units.
Though we are exiting the above-mentioned regional units, we remain committed and a part of Crime Stoppers and the Greater Victoria Diversity Advisory Committee. A rapidly growing population in West Shore has created the need for enhanced policing services for the residents of the West Shore communities. Staying on top of current policing trends and community needs is a top priority for our detachment. Read more information on our transition away from the regional units.
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