Recent statements posted on social media by the vice chair of the Vancouver Police Board do not reflect the values of the Board and are inconsistent with our code of conduct. While I value the many contributions Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba has made as a member of this Board since 2022, these statements have made her continued service on the Board untenable. This afternoon, I requested and received Comfort’s resignation from the Vancouver Police Board.
Sincerely,
Frank Chong
Board Chair
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While the Board awaits the outcome of the Section 27(3) Provincial Review of the VPD’s 2021 Operating Budget, it has been necessary to develop and approve the budget submission to Council for 2022.
On October 21, 2021, the Director of Police Services released the final report from the independent review of the Vancouver Police Board’s (Board) response to a 2018 service or policy complaint related to street checks, made by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and BC Civil Liberties.
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At today’s Vancouver Police Board (Board) meeting, the Board approved a revised Use of Handcuffs policy.
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The Board would like to take this opportunity to offer congratulations to VPD Chief Constable Adam Palmer on being honoured with the Major Cities Chiefs Association 2021 Leadership Award.
