Client: Awards
Date: June 09, 2011

BCAS’ Superintendent Randy Hansen, Provincial Coordinator HAZMAT Rene Bernklau and Regional Training Officer Roland Webb, played an integral part of this team assisting with the coordination and planning of operational readiness activities.

Integrated Public Safety was established in 2006 when Vancouver won the bid to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Four years of public safety planning by this group kept 6,500 athletes and team officials, 20704 volunteers, 12356 accredited media members, 1.79 million ticket holders and local British Columbians safe during the Games. The unit co-ordinated the planning and operational readiness activities of more than 100 separate entities including all levels of government, first responders, health organizations, transportation providers and utilities. The exceptional level of leadership and stakeholder engagement has created a legacy of heightened preparedness in these agencies. Many activities have been sustained and will be expanded upon, providing long-term benefits to all British Columbians.

Congratulations to our award recipients.