As British Columbians wait for Missing Women Commissioner Wally Oppal to present his findings, two key stakeholders in Vancouver say they’re constantly working to make improvements.
Police Chief Jim Chu says numerous changes have already been made in the ten years since serial killer Robert Pickton was finally caught.
“There’s lessons to be learned and we’ll definitely look at what he recommends and we’ll implement them. I think we’ve made lots of improvements, but in any area, there’s always more to do.”
Mayor Gregor Robertson Agrees.
“The VPD has definitely made a lot of changes since that time reflecting mistakes that were made. There’s still more work to do ensuring that nothing like that ever happens again.”
Vancouver Police and former city officials have repeatedly apologized for not acting sooner to catch Pickton.
The farmer from Port Coquitlam confessed to killing nearly 50 women before he was arrested by the RCMP in 2002.
Commissioner Wally Oppal has until October 31st to present his findings to the provincial government.
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