Public safety

Public safety is about creating a secure, just and resilient British Columbia.

Services and information topics

Fire services, standards and reporting

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) provides:

  • Applicable legislation and codes
  • Firefighter standards and training
  • Fire incident reporting
  • Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner (LAFC)
  • Fire service awards

Cannabis

Non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada. Here, you’ll find information on the laws and regulations that help keep the people and communities of British Columbia safe.

Missing persons

In B.C., there is no waiting period to report someone missing and anyone can make a report. You do not need to be a member of the missing person’s immediate family.

Gender-based violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender. It can be physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual in nature. GBV disproportionately impacts women and girls, Indigenous peoples, and other diverse populations. 

Protect your images

Have you had a nude or nearly-nude private image shared without your consent? Are you worried someone might share your images?

It’s not your fault. And you are not alone. The Intimate Images Protection Service is here to help.

Protecting Children

Child protection services in BC are intended to safeguard children from harm. Where there is reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected, or is otherwise in need of protection, child protection social workers have the delegated authority to investigate and take appropriate action to ensure that child’s safety.

Emergency alerts

BC emergency alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent public safety information during life-threatening emergencies. 

Updates on the Surrey Police Service transition

The B.C. government is taking action to keep people safe through the Surrey police transition.