https://vpd.ca/about-the-vpd/history/vpd-shoulder-flash/
Jul 26, 2024 - The VPD shoulder flash is proudly worn by all uniformed staff. Forming the centrepiece is the shield belonging to the City of Vancouver. The azure and argent...
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/community-partnerships/
Jun 28, 2022 - Ongoing Community Engagement Is a Priority Strong, positive relationships Ongoing community engagement is a priority for the Vancouver Police Board (the Board)...
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/about/financial-statements/
Aug 23, 2024 - The Vancouver Police Board (the Board) provides oversight and direction to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). This includes submitting an annual...
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https://vpd.ca/about-the-vpd/vpd-mounted-unit-horses/
Aug 21, 2025 - The VPD Mounted Unit has been patrolling Vancouver for over a century. When not keeping watch over the 1000 acres and 200 km of roads and trails in Stanley...
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/about/
Nov 21, 2025 - Legislated Mandate The Vancouver Police Board (the Board) provides civilian oversight to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) by governing in accordance with...
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https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/identity-theft/
Feb 18, 2025 - If someone uses your identifying information, such as your name, birth date, social insurance number, driver’s licence or credit card number, to commit fraud...
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https://pressprogress.ca/police-and-politics-how-police-in-vancouver-became-british-columbias-top-newsmaker-in-2022/?ref=drugdatadecoded.ca
Nov 27, 2025 - This year, police became political and stirred up a panic over crime and homelessness to help justify more funding for cops
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https://westcoastleaf.org/work/letter-to-opcc-calling-for-review-of-vancouver-police-board-decision-on-surveillance-of-palestinian-solidarity-protests/
Oct 8, 2025 - Surveillance of pro-Palestinian protests raises serious discrimination concerns...
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https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/vancouver-considering-a-ban-on-bitcoin-atms-which-police-say-are-ideal-for-money-laundering/article_1b96e78a-5775-59ea-a44b-d34db5abe04b.html
Jun 4, 2019 - City council is exploring a municipal bylaw or even a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs.
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https://vpd.ca/community/citizens-police-academy/
Jan 10, 2023 - For more than 10 years, the Community Police Academy has been bringing together leaders from Vancouver's diverse communities, with a goal of increasing...
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https://vpd.ca/community/diversity/
May 29, 2025 - Community Matters VPD’s community engagement promotes cultural awareness, safety, and helps build trust in police. These elements are essential to addressing...
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https://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/research
Museum Collections and Archives: Spanning over a century, our museum collections and archives explore the history of Vancouver through the eyes of criminal...
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https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/womens-personal-safety-team/
Nov 14, 2025 - A group of dedicated VPD female officers have been increasing women's safety and giving back to the community, as part of the VPD Women's Personal...
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https://globalnews.ca/news/6362359/woman-possibly-hit-by-2-cars-victoria-drive-vancouver/
The incident reportedly happened just before 7 a.m. on Victoria Drive near 43rd Avenue.
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/about/governance/
Feb 15, 2022 - The Vancouver Police Board (the Board) works to ensure that there is a high standard of policing, and that the interaction between police and the community is...
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https://swanvancouver.ca/police-drive-violence-in-the-unregulated-drug-and-sex-work-markets/
Jan 22, 2025 - In a significant example of police-triggered harm in a major Western Canadian news market, a carefully crafted police news release led major Calgary...
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https://vpd.ca/community/community-policing-centres/downtown-cpc/
Nov 26, 2025 - The Downtown Community Policing Centre (CPC), formerly known as Granville CPC, promotes public safety and education to improve the quality of life in our city....
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https://vpd.ca/consent-matters/
Feb 18, 2025 - Sexual consent means that anyone involved in a sexual encounter has willingly agreed to participate. You have the right
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https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/elections/vancouver-voters-approve-public-safety-levy/283-39bbde3f-e4a5-42a1-a95d-8d9711fe855f
The success of the public safety levy comes a year after the city's voters rejected a measure that had similar goals but was far more expensive.
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https://www.indy100.com/viral/vancouver-london-hand-drawn-map-police-young-girls-8495951
Two young girls in Vancouver, Canada had their nighttime adventure thwarted by a pair of police officers who intercepted them on their trip.According to...
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https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/distraction-theft/
Jun 11, 2025 - Distraction thefts continue to be a public safety issue in Vancouver. Thieves typically target elderly people in residential neighbourhoods. They tend to...
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/
Nov 20, 2025 - The Vancouver Police Board – Serving the People of Vancouver, BC We provide independent civilian oversight, governance and strategic leadership to the...
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https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/speed-watch/
May 30, 2024 - Speed Watch volunteers monitor speeds throughout the city, including schools and playground zones. They use portable radar equipment and electronic signboards...
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https://vpd.ca/join-us/recruiting/become-a-special-municipal-constable/
Dec 2, 2025 - The Vancouver Police Department employs Special Municipal Constables as Jail Guards, Traffic Authority, and Community Safety Officers. You will be trained to...
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https://vpd.ca/join-us/recruiting/retired-police-officer-program/
Dec 4, 2025 - The Vancouver Police Department is now hiring retired police officers on contract, on a temporary basis, to help fill vacancies while our long-term recruitment...
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https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/vancouver-shield/
Mar 20, 2023 - Vancouver SHIELD is a partnership between public and private sectors to strengthen Vancouver against terrorism, violent extremism and other threats. The...
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https://vpd.ca/stop-sex-trafficking/
Feb 18, 2025 - Sex trafficking is a form of human trafficking that involves recruiting, moving, or holding victims for sexual exploitation purposes. Sex traffickers can...
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https://vpd.ca/news/2025/05/22/vancouver-police-release-new-task-force-barrage-data/
May 22, 2025 - Vancouver – Vancouver Police released new data today, showing violence [...]
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https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/12/08/b-c-woman-mistakenly-calls-911-to-order-pizza-gets-visit-from-police/
Dec 8, 2025 - RCMP attends every misdial or hang-up because of possibility caller was coerced to call it a mistake
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https://vpd.ca/join-us/indigenous-cadet-program/
Oct 1, 2025 - Check back in the new year for the 2026 summer program. Are you Indigenous and considering a career in law enforcement? For over 17 years, the VPD Indigenous...
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https://vpd.ca/about-the-vpd/vpd-police-service-dogs/
Apr 25, 2025 - Since 1957, our police service dogs have been valuable members of our team in helping fight crime – the oldest municipal police dog unit in Canada. The dogs...
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https://kaotic.com/video/18e321cf_20241209200507_t
Kaotic.com is a free video and file host depicting the reality of life around the globe. The world is a scary place !
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/about/governance/police-oversight/
Mar 23, 2022 - Police Oversight in British Columbia Municipal police officers in British Columbia are subject to more oversight than any other profession. Police boards, as...
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https://vpd.ca/about-the-vpd/organizations-divisions/
May 16, 2025 - Patrol Districts Vancouver is divided into four geographical areas for our patrol officers. Each district receives service that is tailored to the needs and...
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/about/vpd-strategic-plan/annual-strategic-business-plans/
Mar 23, 2022 - The progress of the VPD’s Strategic Plan is monitored by the Board through an annual Strategic Business Plan, which identifies strategies for that year...
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/news/
Aug 9, 2023 - Welcome to Our News & Updates Section Board statements, news, updates and other information – including posts that highlight some of the key activities...
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https://vpd.ca/join-us/volunteer-opportunities/
Oct 13, 2023 - The Vancouver Police Department has many dedicated volunteers giving their time to make our community a safer place to work and live. It can be a great...
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https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/04/24/vancouver-police-suspect-released-after-woman-tourist-assaulted/
Apr 24, 2025 - Police say a suspect is out on bail after a woman suffered a violent assault while walking in Vancouver and sharing her story online.
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https://vancouverpoliceboard.ca/about/meet-the-board/
Sep 9, 2025 - Under British Columbia’s Police Act, the Board consists of the Mayor as Chair, one person appointed by the municipal council, and up to seven people...
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