News release
For immediate release
The Township of Esquimalt has selected Perivale + Taylor Consulting to propose one or more police service delivery models as options for the township. The existing framework agreement with VicPD expires on December 31, 2023.
- Read the release: "Township of Esquimalt opts not to renew policing agreement"
In addition to looking at options for police service delivery models, the consultants are also responsible for putting together a transition plan that outlines how to bridge between any change in service delivery as well as cost estimates.
Residents and businesses will be able to view and comment on the proposal or proposals before a request for approval is forwarded for consideration to the Ministry of Public Safety.
This project is to be completed by June 1, 2023, with work commencing as soon as possible in November 2022. As part of the project, the consultants will prepare a request for approval of the proposal for final consideration by the Ministry.
The Esquimalt Division of the Victoria Police Department currently occupies the ground floor of Esquimalt Municipal Hall. Future police services in Esquimalt will occupy part of the forthcoming Public Safety Building, in pre-construction and slated for completion in 2024. The building will also house the township’s emergency program and fire rescue services amongst other township and Capital Regional District offices.
More information
- Police Act Section 42 Review Budget Allocation Formula For Policing In The City Of Victoria And The Township Of Esquimalt
- Police Act Section 42 Phase II Review: Analysis Of “Framework Agreement” Issues Regarding Policing In The City Of Victoria And The Township Of Esquimalt
- 2014 Policing Framework Agreement
- Community Policing Engagement Strategy: Final Report
- Factsheet: Community Well-Being
- Factsheet: Value For Money
- Factsheet: Prevention & Response
- Policing in Esquimalt
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Contact
Tara Zajac, Manager of Communications
250-414-7122
Tara.zajac@esquimalt.ca