2019 Annual Report

City of Chilliwack 50 Improve the safety of parks and public places. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are applied in park and public space upgrades. Mobile security patrols continue - 4 patrol vehicles working overnight and 1 additional patrol working during daytime hours to provide 24hr coverage. Patrols concentrate on downtown core - Central Park, Salish Park and the Chilliwack Library. Night patrols ensure any temporary shelters in parks are removed at the prescribed time. Patrols prevent the set-up of shelters in prohibited locations. High visibility patrols were conducted throughout the year with RMCP, Bylaw and contracted security firms in the downtown core and various commercial areas. Parks are being assessed using CPTED principles and visually obstructive vegetation is being removed to allow for clearer lines of sight. Support improved coordination between social agencies in the community. Support the Chilliwack Healthier Community partnership. The City continued to provide funding, meeting space and in-kind staff support for the Chilliwack Healthier Community Partnership. Active initiatives include Housing First project development, mental health in the workplace, collaboration with respect to financial literacy and Aboriginal workshops. Monthly partner events support increased awareness of programs and networking and coordination amongst agencies. The City continued to co-chair the Interagency Response Team Situation Table established by the RCMP in late 2018. The Team is a partnership of 15+ provincial and local nonprofit organizations connects individuals with appropriate services within 48 hours of discussing complex situations to promote personal and community wellness and reduce incidents to emergency services.