Vancouver Mayor Announces Increased Police Presence in Gastown

Mayor Ken Sim pledges immediate action to enhance public safety and address street disorder through a new community policing centre.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has committed to boosting police visibility in the Gastown neighbourhood to enhance public safety.
A community policing centre will be established in Gastown in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department.
The initiative aims to address street-entrenched offenders and reduce violent robberies linked to repeat shoplifters.
Sim emphasized that while Gastown is a tourist hotspot, it also faces challenges due to its proximity to the Downtown Eastside.
Residents and businesses have voiced strong support for increased police presence, and Sim acknowledges that further measures will be necessary to restore a sense of security.