Lunch & Learn: The Community Safety Team

Join this session to learn about Winnipeg's Community Safety Team!

The Winnipeg Community Safety Team was established in the fall of 2023 as part of the continuum of emergency and front-line social services in the City. The team of Safety Officers work alongside Winnipeg emergency services, safety patrols, and social agencies, employing a trauma-informed approach to their interactions with the public. Safety Officers currently patrol on and around the Winnipeg Transit system, including riding on buses, in marked vehicles, and on-foot around Downtown Transit hubs . Join the session to learn about the City of Winnipeg's newest safety group. 

Learning objectives: 

• Attendees will gain an understanding of the Community Safety Team, their role in supporting all Winnipeg residents, including newcomers, and receive valuable safety tips.

Presenter: 

• Dr. Bob Chrismas – Team Lead, Community Safety Team
• Christine Welsh – Safety Officer – Supervisor, Community Safety Team
• Sean Berman – Safety Officer – Supervisor, Community Safety Team