MattersPublic SafetyFirst seen Feb 28, 2023
RCMP officer staffing levels
The staffing report addressed RCMP officer levels and related budget requests. Staff were directed to use a target of one officer per 750 residents when considering the budget, a direction that may shape future policing costs and service levels.
Where it stands: Report received and staffing ratio directed for budget consideration Feb 28, 2023.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Report received and 1:750 officer-to-population target set for budget consideration
Council received the RCMP staffing report and directed staff to use a target cop-to-population ratio of 1:750 for budget consideration; three councillors opposed that direction.
Decision: Directed staff to use a 1:750 cop-to-population ratio for budget consideration.
Passed 4–3· Against: Colby Harder, Mary Wagner, Kimberley Guiry
Decision: Received the RCMP staffing report for information.
Passed