Values

Question 1

Vision

Answer 1

Providing the highest quality police service that inspires pride, respect, and trust

Question 2

Mission

Answer 2

To provide culturally-informed, community-responsive public safety services

Question 3

How do you strive to uphold the Values?

Answer 3

We strive to uphold the standards expected of a police service as set out in the British Columbia Police Code of Ethics, and the British Columbia Police Act. Our review of staff and community feedback highlighted the primary importance of accountability, inclusivity, and compassion as the foundational values to guide the work of the SPD over the next four years.

Question 4

ACCOUNTABILITY

Answer 4

Our integrity is foundational in building and sustaining community trust. We will communicate with transparency to ensure our objectives, decisions, and actions are understood by those we serve

Question 5

INCLUSIVITY

Answer 5

All people have value and the right to belong. We believe that diversity and inclusion enhance who we are as a community.

Question 6

COMPASSION

Answer 6

We seek understanding of others so we can act on that knowledge with kindness and respect

Question 7

What are the 4 strategic commitments

Answer 7

Service Excellence
Community Connections
Strategic Foresight & Innovation
Organizational Resilience & Growth

Question 8

Service Excellence Goal

Answer 8

GOAL: TO REDUCE CRIME AND SOCIAL DISORDER USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES

Question 9

Strategic Excellence:
STRATEGY 1

Answer 9

STRATEGY 1: ENSURE INVESTIGATIVE EXCELLENCE

Question 10

Strategic Excellence:
STRATEGY 2

Answer 10

STRATEGY 2: ADDRESS INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE

Question 11

Strategic Excellence:
STRATEGY 3

Answer 11

STRATEGY 3: ENHANCE ROAD SAFETY

Question 12

Strategic Excellence:
STRATEGY 4

Answer 12

STRATEGY 4: PROVIDE VICTIM & WITNESS SUPPORT

Question 13

Community Connections Goal

Answer 13

GOAL: ENHANCE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY

Question 14

Community Connections Strategy 1

Answer 14

STRATEGY 1: ENGAGE WITH YOUTH

Question 15

Community Connections Strategy 2

Answer 15

STRATEGY 2: FURTHER EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Question 16

Community Connections Strategy 3

Answer 16

STRATEGY 3: MAINTAIN OPEN COMMUNICATION

Question 17

Strategic Foresight & Innovation GOAL:

Answer 17

USE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ADDRESS EXISTING ISSUES AND EMERGING CHALLENGES

Question 18

Organizational Resilience & Growth Strategy 1

Answer 18

STRATEGY 1: PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Question 19

Strategic Foresight & Innovation Strategy 2

Answer 19

STRATEGY 2: ENABLE EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT SERVICES

Question 20

Organizational Resilience & Growth Strategy 3

Answer 20

STRATEGY 3: SEEK APPROPRIATE RESOURCING

Question 21

Organizational Resilience & Growth Strategy 4

Answer 21

STRATEGY 4: SUSTAIN INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Question 22

Organizational Resilience & Growth GOAL:

Answer 22

SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE TO BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC

Question 23

Strategic Foresight & Innovation Strategy 1

Answer 23

STRATEGY 1: FACILITATE COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Question 24

Strategic Foresight & Innovation Strategy 3

Answer 24

STRATEGY 3: ADVANCE CRIME PREVENTION

Question 25

Organizational Resilience & Growth Strategy 2

Answer 25

STRATEGY 2: INVEST IN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT