VANCOUVER – In a show of solidarity, Attorney General David Eby stood alongside four law enforcement candidates to express his support for the police’s efforts in tackling gun violence and gang activity in British Columbia.
Eby, flanked by Vancouver Police Department Chief Constable Adam Palmer, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, and two other candidates for the upcoming police board election, addressed the media at a press conference on Tuesday.
The Attorney General emphasized the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in addressing the ongoing issue of gun and gang violence in the province.
“We are all in this together,” Eby stated. “It is crucial that we work together to keep our communities safe and put an end to the senseless violence caused by gangs and illegal firearms.”
Eby also acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the police officers on the frontlines, who put their lives at risk every day to protect the public.
“We are fortunate to have such dedicated and skilled law enforcement professionals in our province,” he said. “Their commitment to keeping our communities safe is commendable and we must continue to support them in their efforts.”
The Attorney General’s show of support comes after a recent spike in gun violence in the Lower Mainland, including a shooting in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighborhood on Sunday that left one person injured.
Eby and the law enforcement candidates also addressed the issue of illegal firearms, with Eby stating that the government is committed to implementing stricter gun control measures to prevent these weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
“We need to do everything in our power to keep illegal firearms off our streets,” Eby said. “This includes implementing stricter gun control measures and cracking down on the illegal trafficking of firearms.”
The law enforcement candidates echoed Eby’s sentiments and emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach in addressing gun and gang violence.
“We need to work together as a team to tackle this issue,” said Chief Constable Palmer. “We are committed to working closely with our partners to keep our communities safe and put an end to the violence caused by gangs and illegal firearms.”
The press conference concluded with Eby and the law enforcement candidates reaffirming their commitment to working together to address the ongoing issue of gun and gang violence in British Columbia.
