Richmond attracts residents and visitors from around the world because we are a safe, secure, welcoming city.
Keeping Richmond safe is Bill McNulty’s top priority. Maintaining a safe community is foundational to the success of individuals and businesses.
With the leadership of Bill McNulty, the City of Richmond has:
- Supported and expanded frontline service providers, adding 51 police officers, 36 fire and rescue personnel and replacing or upgrading fire halls
- Created B.C.’s only joint fire hall and ambulance station at the Cambie Richmond Fire Hall #3
- Reduced response time for fire and police
- Created a police bike squad to improve safety, security and accident investigations
- Declining residential break-ins and thefts from autos
- Installed intersection cameras to increase safety and expedite investigations
- Implemented and expanded programs that encourage residents to engage in household, neighbourhood and community safety
- Empowered young people to become engaged citizens and enhance their community
- Increased transparency and public awareness around incidents of crime
- Developed emergency preparedness protocols and resources to ensure maximal individual and collective readiness
