Strategic Planning

2008-2012 Strategic Plan

The Vancouver Police Department 2008-2012 Strategic Plan (PDF) helps us set our priorities and explain to others how we intend to work towards making Vancouver the safest major city in Canada.

Our plan promises Vancouver residents that by 2012 we will:

• reduce property crime by 20%
• reduce violent crime by 10%
• suppress violent gang activity
• reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths
• reduce street disorder
• maintain the highest levels of preparedness for emergencies
• provide more visible and proactive policing

Summary of Our Goals

We will engage in multiple operational strategies, and involve key stakeholders, in an effort to achieve our goals. Further, in support of those strategies, the VPD will strive to:

• leverage technology to improve police services
• enhance internal and external communications
• support and develop our members to maximize their potential
• achieve and maintain best practices
• acquire the resources needed to achieve our goals
• initiate financial processes that support our goals

The Vancouver Police Department encourages the public to become familiar with the entire Strategic Plan, available in PDF format. Our plan will guide decision making over the next five years and provide direction for annual business plans and budgets.