Policing

Updates from the Local Government Contract Management Committee, articles related to policing advocacy, legislation, policy, and relevant news. 

Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee update

Earlier this summer, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee met with representatives from the provincial government and BC RCMP to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the meeting are summarized in this article. 

Next Generation 911

The Committee received an update regarding the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in British Columbia, including:

Canada releases summary of Contract Policing Assessment

As part of its assessment of RCMP contract policing, the federal government has published a summary of its engagement with contract partners, including local governments. This assessment was mandated in 2021, with engagement occurring throughout Canada in 2023. UBCM members provided input through a March 2023 webinar, and the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee.

 

Arbitrator’s decision sets RCMP pay

The federal government and the National Police Federation, the union representing RCMP Members below the rank of Inspector and Reservists, are getting closer to finalizing a second Collective Agreement. This comes after an independent arbitrator has awarded RCMP Members a 4% salary increase per year for two years. Binding arbitration was pursued to resolve outstanding issues, including compensation.

The arbitral decision has awarded the following: