BRAMPTON, ON (October 14, 2022) – The City of Brampton has launched its first-ever Community Safety Action Plan.
Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City, and together with its partners, the City is focused on achieving an empowered and connected community where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging and has their needs met. The Action Plan, led by the Community Safety and Well-Being Office, offers new solutions for implementing community safety and well-being at the lower-tier municipal level.
The Action Plan is focused primarily at the neighbourhood level to address safety concerns, connect those in need with resources and enhance a sense of belonging for all in the community. It identifies three Areas of Focus – Safety, Awareness, and Empowerment – with several tactics under each that will be implemented from 2022 to 2027.
As the Plan is implemented, residents will become equipped with tools and resources to address and overcome safety concerns, have increased opportunities to participate and connect within the community and take the lead in shaping the safety and well-being of their neighbourhoods, and be better connected to community networks and service providers.
The City’s Community Safety and Well-Being Office collaborated with internal partners across all City departments to develop the Community Safety Action Plan, and was further informed by:
• Town hall meetings
• Resident meetings
• A Citizen Advisory Committee Strategy Session
• City Council interviews
• Staff and external partner engagement
• Data from more than 1800 residents through the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program
• A robust community participation phase following release of the draft, which included over 330 interactions
The Community Safety Action Plan can be viewed here.
Become a Friend of the Community Safety and Well-Being Office
Residents are invited to become Friends of the Community Safety and Well-Being Office! Together, Friends will encourage the implementation of creative solutions tailored to the needs of Brampton’s neighbourhoods.
Friends of the Community Safety and Well-Being Office can:
• Stay connected via email on community safety and well-being initiatives and matters
• Work with the City and within neighbourhoods to develop civic engagement programs with information on how communities can access information and participate in decision-making
• Support Neighbourhood Asset Mapping through awareness of what programs and services exist within a neighbourhood
• Provide insight into what programs and services residents want from the City
Quick Facts
• The Community Safety and Well-Being Office was established in 2021 as a Term of Council Priority.
• The Ontario Police Services Act, effective January 1, 2019, requires municipalities to develop and adopt community safety and well-being plans.
• The City’s Community Safety Action Plan complements the Region of Peel’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The collective vision of Peel’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan guides the work of all partners to make Peel a safer, more inclusive and connected community where all residents thrive. Its identified focus areas include family violence, mental health and addictions, and systemic discrimination.
Quotes
“The City of Brampton strives continuously to increase community safety and encourage active and healthy lifestyles for all who live, work, learn, play and visit here. We are pleased to introduce our first Community Safety Action Plan, and thank our residents who were engaged in the process to help us create it. Together with its partners, the City will continue to ensure Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City for all.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“The City of Brampton is focused on achieving an empowered and connected community, where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, and has their needs met. We are pleased to release our first Community Safety Action Plan that will move our community forward. Thank you to our residents who had their voices on community safety heard, and we encourage you to continue to get involved as we implement this plan.”
- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
“At the City of Brampton, our team is committed to ensuring Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City. Our first Community Safety Action Plan is a joint effort from staff, City partners, and our residents. We look forward to continuing to build an empowered and connected Brampton where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, and has their needs met.”
- Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton
“Peel Regional Police and the City of Brampton have a shared vision of creating a safer and healthy environment for our community. Through our Community Safety and Well-Being strategy, we continue to transition towards approaches that are proactive, collaborative and focused on preventing and mitigating risks to the safety and well-being of our residents. We are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate and engage with our community and City partners in the development of the Community Safety Action Plan.”
- Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
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