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    Information for Victims

    VPD Victim Services staff members have specialized training in emotional support, crisis intervention, and communication skills.

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    Intimate Partner Violence

    Violence in relationships can include intimidation and threats, as well as physical or sexual assault. Just because you don’t have physical injuries doesn’t mean you’re not being abused.

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    Human Trafficking

    Human trafficking involves recruiting, moving, or holding victims to exploit them. See information on what to do if you or someone you know might be being exploited.

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    Fraud Prevention

    There are many types of fraud, with new ones invented regularly. Learn about some common types of fraud and how to prevent them.

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    Community Crime Watch

    As part of the VPD’s Community Crime Watch (CCW), members of the community provide an extra set of eyes and ears on Vancouver streets.

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    View All Crime Prevention & Safety Topics

    Learn more about VPD crime prevention and safety initiatives you can get involved in.

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    • Information for Victims
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Human Trafficking
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  • Community Initiatives
    Community Policing Centres

    Vancouver’s Community Policing Centres empower local residents and volunteers to partner with the VPD.

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    Diversity

    The VPD’s community engagement promotes cultural awareness, safety, and helps build trust in police.

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    SisterWatch

    SisterWatch brings together community leaders, VPD representatives, and members from the Women’s Memorial March Committee with the goal of eliminating violence against women and girls in the Downtown Eastside.

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    Youth Outreach

    Learn more about the programs the VPD leads and supports to engage and empower Vancouver’s youth.

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    Mental Health Initiatives

    The VPD uses a collaborative approach with community service providers to help improve the quality of life for people living with mental illness, substance use, and addiction.

    Learn More

    View All Community Initiatives Topics

    Learn more about community initiatives the VPD is involved in.

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    • Community Policing Centres
    • Diversity
    • SisterWatch
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  • Reports & Policies
    VPD News

    View VPD news releases and stories.

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    Crime Statistics

    Crime statistics help us identify trends, make resource decisions, and measure enforcement and prevention initiatives. Find out what kind of crime is taking place in your neighbourhood.

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    Strategic Planning: 2022-2026

    The VPD’s five-year strategic plan outlines our goals in responding to crime and public safety issues.

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    VPD Regulations & Procedures Manual

    The VPD’s Regulations & Procedures Manual is available online.

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    Information & Privacy Requests

    BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act provides individuals with the right of access to records in the custody or control of a public body subject to listed exceptions which may be applicable to the request.

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    View All Reports & Policies Topics

    See all VPD reports and policies information.

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    • VPD News
    • Crime Statistics
    • Strategic Planning: 2022-2026
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  • About Us
    Executive Team

    In May 2025, Chief Constable Steve Rai was appointed to lead the 1,452 sworn and 483 civilian members of the Vancouver Police Department.

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    Organization

    The VPD’s patrol officers are organized into five geographical areas within the City of Vancouver.

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    Beyond the Call

    Every year, the VPD and Vancouver Police Board recognize officers, civilian staff, and citizens for extraordinary and courageous acts.

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    History

    The VPD was formed as a one-man operation in the Spring of 1886, when Vancouver was just a small village of 500 residents known as Granville.

    Learn More

    In Memoriam

    Since 1886, 16 VPD officers have been killed in the line of duty, and 14 officers lost their lives in WWI and WWII. The VPD has also lost police service dogs in the line of duty. They will be remembered.

    Learn More

    View All About Us Topics

    See other general information about the VPD.

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    • Executive Team
    • Organization
    • Beyond the Call
    • View All…
  • Join Us
    Become a Vancouver Police Officer

    We’re looking for highly qualified and diverse candidates to join Vancouver’s finest.

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    Experienced Officers

    If you are looking to change police departments, the VPD can offer many opportunities that other agencies cannot.

    Learn More

    Retired Police Officer Program

    The VPD’s Retired Police Officer Program is an opportunity for retired officers to return to operational policing in a meaningful and flexible capacity.

    Learn More

    Special Municipal Constables

    The VPD employs Special Municipal Constables as Jail Guards, Traffic Authority, and Community Safety Officers.

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    Civilian Careers

    VPD civilian staff work in data entry, training, crime analysis, victim support, IT, and many other roles.

    Learn More

    View All Join Us Topics

    Learn about all opportunities to join the Vancouver Police Department.

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    • Become a Vancouver Police Officer
    • Experienced Officers
    • Retired Police Officer Program
    • View All…
  • Contact Us
    Emergency? Call 911

    If you need an immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance, please call 911.

    Learn More

    Report Crime

    Learn about reporting non-emergency crime online or by phone and what types of crime qualify.

    Learn More

    Report a Missing Person

    There is no waiting period to report a missing person in BC. To report a missing person, please call 604-717-3321.

    Learn More

    Police Information Checks

    Vancouver residents can request a police information check, also known as a background check, from the VPD.

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    Fingerprinting Services

    The VPD can submit fingerprints on your behalf to the RCMP for criminal record checks, immigration or citizenship purposes, visas, legal name changes, and other reasons.

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    View All Contact Us Topics

    See other ways to contact the VPD for specific reasons.

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  • Crime Prevention & Safety
    Information for Victims

    VPD Victim Services staff members have specialized training in emotional support, crisis intervention, and communication skills.

    Learn More

    Intimate Partner Violence

    Violence in relationships can include intimidation and threats, as well as physical or sexual assault. Just because you don’t have physical injuries doesn’t mean you’re not being abused.

    Learn More

    Human Trafficking

    Human trafficking involves recruiting, moving, or holding victims to exploit them. See information on what to do if you or someone you know might be being exploited.

    Learn More

    Fraud Prevention

    There are many types of fraud, with new ones invented regularly. Learn about some common types of fraud and how to prevent them.

    Learn More

    Community Crime Watch

    As part of the VPD’s Community Crime Watch (CCW), members of the community provide an extra set of eyes and ears on Vancouver streets.

    Learn More

    View All Crime Prevention & Safety Topics

    Learn more about VPD crime prevention and safety initiatives you can get involved in.

    View All

    • Information for Victims
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Human Trafficking
    • View All…
  • Community Initiatives
    Community Policing Centres

    Vancouver’s Community Policing Centres empower local residents and volunteers to partner with the VPD.

    Learn More

    Diversity

    The VPD’s community engagement promotes cultural awareness, safety, and helps build trust in police.

    Learn More

    SisterWatch

    SisterWatch brings together community leaders, VPD representatives, and members from the Women’s Memorial March Committee with the goal of eliminating violence against women and girls in the Downtown Eastside.

    Learn More

    Youth Outreach

    Learn more about the programs the VPD leads and supports to engage and empower Vancouver’s youth.

    Learn More

    Mental Health Initiatives

    The VPD uses a collaborative approach with community service providers to help improve the quality of life for people living with mental illness, substance use, and addiction.

    Learn More

    View All Community Initiatives Topics

    Learn more about community initiatives the VPD is involved in.

    View All

    • Community Policing Centres
    • Diversity
    • SisterWatch
    • View All…
  • Reports & Policies
    VPD News

    View VPD news releases and stories.

    Learn More

    Crime Statistics

    Crime statistics help us identify trends, make resource decisions, and measure enforcement and prevention initiatives. Find out what kind of crime is taking place in your neighbourhood.

    Learn More

    Strategic Planning: 2022-2026

    The VPD’s five-year strategic plan outlines our goals in responding to crime and public safety issues.

    Learn More

    VPD Regulations & Procedures Manual

    The VPD’s Regulations & Procedures Manual is available online.

    Learn More

    Information & Privacy Requests

    BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act provides individuals with the right of access to records in the custody or control of a public body subject to listed exceptions which may be applicable to the request.

    Learn More

    View All Reports & Policies Topics

    See all VPD reports and policies information.

    Learn More

    • VPD News
    • Crime Statistics
    • Strategic Planning: 2022-2026
    • View All…
  • About Us
    Executive Team

    In May 2025, Chief Constable Steve Rai was appointed to lead the 1,452 sworn and 483 civilian members of the Vancouver Police Department.

    Learn More

    Organization

    The VPD’s patrol officers are organized into five geographical areas within the City of Vancouver.

    Learn More

    Beyond the Call

    Every year, the VPD and Vancouver Police Board recognize officers, civilian staff, and citizens for extraordinary and courageous acts.

    Learn More

    History

    The VPD was formed as a one-man operation in the Spring of 1886, when Vancouver was just a small village of 500 residents known as Granville.

    Learn More

    In Memoriam

    Since 1886, 16 VPD officers have been killed in the line of duty, and 14 officers lost their lives in WWI and WWII. The VPD has also lost police service dogs in the line of duty. They will be remembered.

    Learn More

    View All About Us Topics

    See other general information about the VPD.

    View All

    • Executive Team
    • Organization
    • Beyond the Call
    • View All…
  • Join Us
    Become a Vancouver Police Officer

    We’re looking for highly qualified and diverse candidates to join Vancouver’s finest.

    Learn More

    Experienced Officers

    If you are looking to change police departments, the VPD can offer many opportunities that other agencies cannot.

    Learn More

    Retired Police Officer Program

    The VPD’s Retired Police Officer Program is an opportunity for retired officers to return to operational policing in a meaningful and flexible capacity.

    Learn More

    Special Municipal Constables

    The VPD employs Special Municipal Constables as Jail Guards, Traffic Authority, and Community Safety Officers.

    Learn More

    Civilian Careers

    VPD civilian staff work in data entry, training, crime analysis, victim support, IT, and many other roles.

    Learn More

    View All Join Us Topics

    Learn about all opportunities to join the Vancouver Police Department.

    View All

    • Become a Vancouver Police Officer
    • Experienced Officers
    • Retired Police Officer Program
    • View All…
  • Contact Us
    Emergency? Call 911

    If you need an immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance, please call 911.

    Learn More

    Report Crime

    Learn about reporting non-emergency crime online or by phone and what types of crime qualify.

    Learn More

    Report a Missing Person

    There is no waiting period to report a missing person in BC. To report a missing person, please call 604-717-3321.

    Learn More

    Police Information Checks

    Vancouver residents can request a police information check, also known as a background check, from the VPD.

    Learn More

    Fingerprinting Services

    The VPD can submit fingerprints on your behalf to the RCMP for criminal record checks, immigration or citizenship purposes, visas, legal name changes, and other reasons.

    Learn More

    View All Contact Us Topics

    See other ways to contact the VPD for specific reasons.

    Learn More

    • Emergency? Call 911
    • Report Crime
    • Report a Missing Person
    • View All…
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