Public safety is a major focus for 2025. Over the past several years, significant investments have been made in this area and the City has made substantial strides forward. We will continue to work with our public safety and sector partners to address the needs of the community, and we continue to work with the Province on supports for our most vulnerable.
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Supporting public safety is key to enhancing and protecting all residents and visitors to Penticton.
- Advocate for non-enforcement response to social disorder issues specifically related to individuals experiencing homelessness, untreated mental health and addictions issues.
- Facilitative and supportive role to not for profit sector that supports vulnerable residents.
- Ensure Penticton is prepared for emergencies, both human-made and natural disasters.
- Support strategies that reduce crime and increase a sense of community safety
Homelessness Initiatives
As part of our ongoing work with community partners and the Province, an industrial-sized bin has been delivered to the encampment site for 100 Homes Penticton to lead a community clean-up. We’re encouraged by this momentum and thank the Province for its investment and resources to clean up the site while we work on further solutions. The City is continuing to work with the Province toward a Heart & Hearth program to provide housing options for those living in the encampment. Visit our Homelessness Initiatives webpage for updates.