Vancouver – Vancouver Police have arrested a woman after she allegedly impersonated a police officer while attending the Victory Square Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The annual ceremony, which is one of the largest Remembrance Day events in British Columbia, draws thousands of attendees each year to honour Canada’s veterans.
Officers noticed the woman wearing camouflage combat-style clothing, body armour, tactical boots, and a tactical vest with military-style pouches. She was also allegedly displaying a police-style badge on a chain and several police-related patches. After arresting the woman, officers found she was in possession of a replica firearm.
“The VPD had roughly 120 police officers deployed to secure Remembrance Day ceremonies across the city,” said Constable Megan Lui with the Vancouver Police Department. “Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the need for police presence at such important public events.”
A 34-year-old Vancouver woman has since been charged with one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
