VPD Victim Services staff members have specialized training in emotional support, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
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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.
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.
There are many types of fraud, with new ones invented regularly. Learn about some common types of fraud and how to prevent them.
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 about VPD crime prevention and safety initiatives you can get involved in.
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Vancouver’s Community Policing Centres empower local residents and volunteers to partner with the VPD.
The VPD’s community engagement promotes cultural awareness, safety, and helps build trust in police.
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 about the programs the VPD leads and supports to engage and empower Vancouver’s youth.
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 about community initiatives the VPD is involved in.
View VPD news releases and stories.
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.
The VPD’s five-year strategic plan outlines our goals in responding to crime and public safety issues.
The VPD’s Regulations & Procedures Manual is available online.
The VPD supports open and transparent communication with the public, and posts FOI requests that are important for the larger public.
See all VPD reports and policies information.
In May 2025, Chief Constable Steve Rai was appointed to lead the 1,452 sworn and 483 civilian members of the Vancouver Police Department.
The VPD’s patrol officers are organized into five geographical areas within the City of Vancouver.
Every year, the VPD and Vancouver Police Board recognize officers, civilian staff, and citizens for extraordinary and courageous acts.
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.
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.
See other general information about the VPD.
We’re looking for highly qualified and diverse candidates to join Vancouver’s finest.
If you are looking to change police departments, the VPD can offer many opportunities that other agencies cannot.
The VPD’s Retired Police Officer Program is an opportunity for retired officers to return to operational policing in a meaningful and flexible capacity.
The VPD employs Special Municipal Constables as Jail Guards, Traffic Authority, and Community Safety Officers.
VPD civilian staff work in data entry, training, crime analysis, victim support, IT, and many other roles.
Learn about all opportunities to join the Vancouver Police Department.
If you need an immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance, please call 911.
Learn about reporting non-emergency crime online or by phone and what types of crime qualify.
There is no waiting period to report a missing person in BC. To report a missing person, please call 604-717-3321.
Vancouver residents can request a police information check, also known as a background check, from the VPD.
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.
See other ways to contact the VPD for specific reasons.
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