Summary
This report presents the findings and recommendations from the civilianization
study. It identifies a number of positions currently occupied by sworn officers that
could be filled by specially-trained civilians and provides data on the cost
implications of civilianizing these positions. This report also sets out a policy on
civilianization that can be used to guide the assessment of future positions that
may be developed within the Vancouver Police Department. As well, the report
addresses the issues of developmental positions in the Department, the need to
accommodate officers who are on reduced duty, the current situation regarding
sworn officer secondments to other police duties, and the potential opportunities
for additional shared services between the Vancouver Police Department and the
City of Vancouver.