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Provincial Announcement on Decriminalization
In British Columbia, we know all too well the severity of the toxic drug crisis. On April 14th, 2016, it was deemed a public health emergency in British Columbia. Since this time, tragically, more than 14,000 British Columbians have died from accidental overdose. In recognition of the magnitude of this
BC Public Safety Agencies Come Together to Champion Anti Racism
Police agencies, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Provincial Corrections and the Canada Border Services Agency came together at the Dhaliwal Banquet Hall in Surrey for the one-day forum called Being Anti Racist in Public Safety. Hosted by the British Columbia Law Enforcement Diversity Network (BCLEDN), the event’s focus was
Statement on the use of Body Worn Cameras
Vancouver, BC – January 11th, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BC Association of Chiefs of Police Statement on the use of Body Worn Cameras Recognizing British Columbians would benefit from a coordinated approach to the use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs), the British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP)
Decades of leadership.
The British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) is an association representing the senior police leadership of both the RCMP and Municipal police within British Columbia. There are also associate members from various law enforcement and other agencies.
The purpose of the BCACP is to encourage and develop co-operation amongst all its members in the pursuit and attainment of their goals, promoting a high standard of ethics, integrity, honour, and conduct, fostering uniformity of police practices, encouraging the development and implementation of efficient and effective practices in the prevention and detection of crime, and effectively communicating problems and concerns to appropriate levels of authority.
Making a Difference
The BC Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) has over twenty Standing and Special Purpose Committees that focus on specific mandates and key issues. You can find out what each committee is committed to pursuing here.
Refining the Standard
The BC Association of Chiefs of Police meets three times a year to discuss common policing issues and maintain our strong relationships with one another.