Add police capacity: 250 police recruits, 500 RCMP, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff

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British Columbia

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Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

Add police capacity: 250 more police recruits, 500 more RCMP, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff over five years.

Overview

Expand front-line police capacity with 250 municipal police recruits, 500 provincial RCMP officers, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff over five years.

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Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 39) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 39 (Give public safety the resources it needs): Add police capacity: 250 more police recruits, 500 more RCMP, 30 sheriffs, and 150 civilian staff over five years.

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