December 11, 2024 – The Oak Bay Police Department is committed to maintaining transparency and fostering public trust. In response to public interest and media requests, we are releasing a letter written by the Oak Bay Police Board to School District 61 (SD61), dated October 17, 2024. This letter addresses SD61’s inquiry regarding data relating to gang activity in SD61 schools within the District of Oak Bay. The information from this letter was used in SD61’s draft Safety Plan that was recently released to the public.
We believe that sharing this information with the public is essential for maintaining an open dialogue and ensuring the community is well-informed about the steps being taken to protect our schools.
The letter is attached to this media release for your reference.
Deputy Chief Kris Rice
Public Information Officer
Oak Bay Police Department
Attachment: Letter from Oak Bay Police Board to SD61, dated October 17, 2024