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Penticton Mayor Meets with Provincial Minister over Public Safety
Bloomfield said 40% of local RCMP calls are tied to mental health, addictions and social issues as the city seeks more funding flexibility.
- Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield hosted Terry Yung, Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services, last week at Penticton City Hall to discuss public safety strategies.
- Bloomfield told Yung that 40 per cent of local RCMP calls stem from mental health, addictions, and social challenges rather than traditional policing, creating significant pressure on resources.
- The city showcased the Integrated Crisis Response Team, or Car 40 program, which pairs mental health nurses with officers to connect individuals with appropriate support services.
- City officials requested continued provincial investment in the program, seeking more flexibility in funding, clear next steps regarding tiered policing, and progress on implementing compassionate mandatory care.
- While violent crime dropped 35 per cent in late 2025, officials are addressing a 17 per cent increase in intimate partner violence through the 'Not in My Community' campaign.
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Penticton mayor, B.C. minister have ‘candid conversation’ on public safety
Local trends related to public safety were recently brought to the attention of provincial officials at Penticton City Hall. Terry Yung, minister of state for community safety and integrated services, was in the city to chat with Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield, RCMP Supt. Beth McAndie and the municipal public safety general manager, Julie Czeck, on June 12. “It was great to welcome Minister Yung to Penticton and have a candid conversation abo…
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