Police prepare for a return to Greater Victoria schools

New safety plan reinstates police liaison officers in Greater Victoria schools

A new Safety Plan has been approved by the BC government and will be implemented in the coming school year that will reinstate the controversial School Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) program.

Police prepare for a return to Greater Victoria schools

Saanich police will assign 14 officers to cover 52 schools across two districts, including 21 in SD61

Police liaison officers to return to Greater Victoria schools

As final preparations are underway for schools to return to session, police liaison officers are also getting ready for a return in Greater Victoria. In 2023, the Greater Victoria School Board voted to remove school liaison officers from school, citing concerns like the lack of oversight over officers, and consultation with the school community which recommended the removal. Prior to this, Victoria Police ended its SPLO program due to not being …