Brampton residents will soon have another opportunity to speak directly with city officials and community partners about neighbourhood safety concerns.<\/p>\n
The Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee (BCSAC) will hold its next community meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at Cassie Campbell Community Centre, located at 1050 Sandalwood Parkway.<\/p>\n
The meeting is part of the committee\u2019s effort to bring safety conversations directly into Brampton neighbourhoods, giving residents a chance to raise concerns and ask questions outside of the traditional City Hall setting.<\/p>\n
The BCSAC was created as a citizen-based advisory committee during the 2017 term of council. It includes members of council, community representatives and local agencies, with support from the city\u2019s Community Safety and Well-Being Office.<\/p>\n
Residents do not need to register to attend the meeting. Those wishing to make a formal delegation can submit a request form at least 48 hours in advance. There will also be an opportunity for residents to ask questions following presentations.<\/p>\n
The upcoming meeting follows a similar community safety discussion held in April at Riverstone Community Centre.<\/p>\n
Residents have raised concerns about a range of issues, including auto theft, violence, property crime, public safety at large events and the need for more police resources.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, the City of Brampton held a telephone town hall focused on community safety with Peel Regional Police. More than 7,800 households participated, with residents hearing updates from police officials and answering questions about possible crime-fighting measures.<\/p>\n
The discussion included proposals such as expanding the use of high-definition security cameras, increasing police staffing and allowing police to use drones during active criminal investigations.<\/p>\n
The Aug. 20 BCSAC meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend and share their concerns about safety in their communities.<\/p>\n