Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim: 'We're committed to public safety, and we are committed to giving the VPD the tools they need to make sure that we have safe streets in the city.'
The Vancouver Police Department is on track to rack up $1 million in overtime costs by the end of the year for escorting city crews as they continue to clean East Hastings Street sidewalks and ensure the strip doesn’t become an encampment again.
Dozens of officers were involved in the initial push, resulting in a bill of $409,536 between April 5 and 12, according to documents the VPD released via a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . 'Giving the VPD the tools they need' The work is expected to continue indefinitely, with Mayor Ken Sim telling Glacier Media the month after the ramped-up action that “we’re not letting up,” noting the police-city worker teams were making the corridor a cleaner, safer area for all people.“We're committed to public safety, and we are committed to giving the VPD the tools they need to make sure that we have safe streets in the city,” Sim said after a police board meeting.
“City staff will monitor VPD cost pressures through the quarterly financial reporting process, including options to fund. The Vancouver Police Board, as part of their oversight of the VPD, can make requests to council for budget adjustments. If such a request is received, staff would bring forward a report to council.”In November 2023, council agreed to cover $3.
'Not actively tracking shelter offers' Critics of the East Hastings decampment have previously told Glacier Media money spent on policing and city crews would be better dedicated to operating a shelter, or building temporary housing. “When removing materials on East Hastings, staff work with individuals to pack up their belongings and identify what items need to be stored or disposed of,” the city said.
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