US EditionNew Victoria police training program reaches out to diverse communities
- The Victoria Police Department launched the Before the Badge program on April 23, aimed at connecting with marginalized communities in Victoria and Esquimalt before recruits begin formal training at the Justice Institute of British Columbia .
- This initiative includes sessions where recruits learn about the culture and history of diverse groups to foster better interaction with the community.
- Chief Del Manak emphasized that the program is about building trust and effective communication, stating, "There is the relationship piece – that is the key which is going to pay dividends."
- Community partners have expressed strong support for the program, emphasizing its potential to improve perceptions and relationships with diverse populations.
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Okanagan syilx Homelands, Westbank BC, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is excited to announce the launch of a new, provincially approved training course for police. Developed in partnership with Surrey Police Services…
VicPD launches 'Before the Badge' community training program
New police recruits in Victoria will now have to undergo more training as VicPD has launched a new community training program. The ‘Before the Badge’ program aims to build better relationships with diversity groups in the city and with police. “We want to make sure that the officers know from day one, in fact before they get their badge, the importance of community connections,” Chief Del Manak said. In ‘Before the Badge,’ new recruits will take…
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