Vancouver City Council approved two key public safety initiatives aimed at creating a safer environment for all residents. One of the motions, championed by Mayor Ken Sim, prioritizes the creation of a Community Policing Centre (CPC) to serve Gastown and Hastings Crossing area, accelerating efforts to engage with community partners, secure a permanent location, and allocate necessary funds for its establishment.

Read the full news release from the Office of the Mayor, with a supporting quote from Brian Davie of the GRA: https://gastownra.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241024-council-approves-key-public-safety-initiatives.pdf