Public Disorder & the Decline of Vancouver's Livability

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Wow, what a great message this sends to tourists (and locals) when even your safety ambassadors aren't safe:

October 1, 2024
Statement on Weekend Incident Involving Downtown Van’s Safety Ambassadors

This past weekend, one of our Downtown Safety Ambassadors was physically attacked during a situation involving a man who was being aggressive towards members of the public. Despite our Ambassadors
maintaining a safe distance while calling 9-1-1, the individual continued to act aggressively before being apprehended by the Vancouver Police Department.

Thankfully our Ambassador received only minor injuries and will make a full recovery. We thank the Vancouver Police Department for their quick and thorough response to this incident.

Our Downtown Safety Ambassadors, who patrol 90 blocks of the central business district, are witnessing an alarming amount of hostility and aggression. While trained to de-escalate situations and provide a safe, visible, and hands-off presence, conditions in our district are changing and their work is becoming more difficult.....

https://www.dtvan.ca/wp-content/uploads/...ing-Downtown-Vans-Safety-Ambassadors.pdf