I have the honour of submitting the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Service Plan 2004/05 – 2006/07. This plan presents the goals, objectives and strategies that will direct ministry activities over the next three years, and represents a key element in our accountability to British Columbians.

Over the past year, the ministry has furthered its commitment to enhance public safety. We take pride in our achievements, including: implementing PRIME, an innovative crime-fighting technology that enhances officer and public safety and improves law enforcement across the province; demonstrating the strength of our Provincial Emergency Program by our timely and coordinated response to the interface forest fires and fall flooding; and continuing to streamline the regulatory environment while maintaining our public safety mandate.

Public safety is a key priority for our government. In the coming year, we will continue to work toward enhancing the security and economic vitality of communities through effective policing, corrections, liquor and gaming control, road safety initiatives and other protective programs. The ministry has a strong, skilled workforce of professionals who are focused on the strategic goals of the ministry and are dedicated to serving the public and their communities. I am confident we will continue to build on our successes to realize the government's vision of a prosperous and just province.

Honourable R. T. (Rich) Coleman
Solicitor General
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General

February 4, 2004