Complaints generally have to do with police misconduct that affected you personally or that you witnessed. Most complaints are about police actions that may affect public trust. Your complaint must be made no more than 12 months after the incident occurred. Your right to make a complaint against the Vancouver Police Department is set out in the B.C. Police Act. This law affects all municipal police in British Columbia.

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Q: Where can I make a complaint?

You can make your complaint to the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner directly or through the Vancouver Police Department .

Q: Does my home or business alarm system have to be registered?

Yes. Anyone who possesses or uses a security alarm system, within the City of Vancouver, must obtain and maintain a valid security alarm permit. This includes both monitored and non-monitored alarm systems.