Victoria police changing response to weekly pro-Palestinian rally after 126 weeks
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According to the department, more than 10,000 hours of officer time have been dedicated to managing these events, which have been taking place for 126 weeks.
The Victoria Police Department is changing its response to a weekly pro-Palestinian rally.
The department says that after more than two years of deploying officers to maintain public safety during these demonstrations, they are implementing the change to protect the health and well-being of its officers while upholding the right to peaceful assembly.
According to the department, more than 10,000 hours of officer time have been dedicated to managing these events, which have been taking place for 126 weeks.
It says that maintaining this level of service is no longer sustainable and that, as of April 4, officers will no longer provide traffic control or other related police resources for the street portion of the demonstration.
“We are responding daily to the highest calls for service per member in British Columbia,” Victoria police Chief Const. Fiona Wilson said. “Integrated teams, ongoing investigations, traffic safety and community-based policing priorities. We must ensure that our resources are aligned with our broader and ongoing demands.”
She said the decision announced on Wednesday is a thoughtful and necessary measure to ensure that police can continue to deliver effective and responsive policing in Victoria.
Insp. Conor King said they have informed key community partners, including representatives from the City of Victoria, the Muslim and Jewish community leadership, and demonstration organizers.
Starting this Saturday, officers will begin sharing information with protest participants and businesses.
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