Happy #ParamedicServicesWeek !

The dedicated & courageous paramedics of BCEHS work in every corner of the province, in ground & air ambulances, in dispatch centres & community clinics, on city streets, in rural areas & in patient’s homes.

Stay tuned all week for more.

UPDATE: The Independent Investigations Office has now concluded:

- VPD officers acted calmly, lawfully, and professionally
- video evidence confirms no excessive force was used
- there is no evidence that police caused a physical injury
- the complainant was intoxicated in

#VPD Sgt. Dayne Campbell is in Saskatchewan, enroute from Swift Current to Moose Jaw, as he continues his cross-country #CopsForCancer charity ride. Thank you to all the supporting police agencies helping make this possible. Moose Jaw Police RCMP Saskatchewan Canadian Cancer Society MooseJawToday

Meet the birds of Bloedel! As part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration, Bloedel Conservatory is offering an all-ages mini tour to celebrate our feathered friends 🦜

On May 25th. Register bit.ly/discoverbirdsa…

#vanbirdparty #exploreVancouver   #GardensBC

Whether you’re staying home or hitting the road this Victoria Day long weekend, be prepared for:

Heat: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat ☀️

Smoky conditions: ow.ly/wXcU50Oswao 🔥

Fire bans & restrictions: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sa… ❗

I didn't have 'tow for two' on my BC Highway Patrol bingo card today. These drivers were street racing at 131km/hr in the 60km zone. Both vehicles are headed to the impound lot and hefty fines for the drivers. #GiveItABrakeBC #slowdown

Day 13 Cross Canada Rosetown to Swift Current. RCMP Commercial vehicle unit, Sask Highway patrol, And Regina Police Services were providing a ton of help 👌👌👌.

Toronto C4C
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Canadian Cancer Society
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@copsforcancercanada
Regina Police

“My favourite part of Cadets is that no one ever sits alone— and that in itself has been life changing. VPD Cadets has this incredible power to connect people, whether strangers from across the city or people you pass in the halls daily.

Celebrating 45 yrs of #ExemplaryService with our longest serving member of the #VPD - Maureen Ing is a well-respected civilian professional in our 'Property & Forensic Storage Section'! Congrats Mo! DCC Steve Rai Howard Chow Fiona Wilson Vancouver Police

Day 12 Cross Canada. Youngstown AB to Rosetown Sask. lots of great support from local RCMP traffic and Regina Police service 👌👌 Toronto C4C
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Canadian Cancer Society
GRC
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@copsforcancercanada
@bikingacrosscanada
#campgoodtimes
#CrocsAcrossCanada
Cervélo

#VPDCommendations2024 : For helping stop a dangerous threat, protecting citizens and their fellow officers, these members were awarded the Chief Constable’s Citation: Sergeant Rodrigue, and Constables Louie, Miller, Mui, and Wong. Read their story: bit.ly/3vku8ig

On long weekends, BCEHS generally receives more than 60 calls a day for motor vehicle incidents. Stay safe on the road by following these tips:

Happy Friday! We’re CollingwoodCPC CollingwoodCPC Coordinator VPD Traffic Section set-up for Speed Watch outreach Grenfell Elementary reminding drivers to slow down, think of Vancouver School Board students City of Vancouver #NoNeedForSpeed ICBC

Shout out📢to 🚨Vancouver Police officers🚨 for protecting and serving City of Vancouver 24/7, 365 days a year.🚔Thank you for your dedication in keeping our community safe.🚔VPD Traffic Section VPD Community Policing Services Unit #PoliceWeek #PoliceWeek 2024

Stay safe on the road! Poor weather like fog and heavy rain limits visibility, making riding risky. If you can't see clearly, pull over and wait for things to clear.
#MotorcycleSafetyBC
#ShareTheRoad

May 17 marks International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and this year’s theme is “No One Left Behind: Equality, Freedom, and Justice For All.”
The #VPD stands with the #2SLGBTQ community in taking a stand against hate - today and everyday.
Vancouver Police

Day 11 Cross Canada. Drumheller to Youngstown. Headwinds & Tornado !!! 😳 Toronto C4C
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Canadian Cancer Society
GRC
Vancouver Police
@copsforcancercanada
@bikingacrosscanada
#CrocsAcrossCanada
Drumheller Valley
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The #VPD is hosting a job and career fair next week for 16- to 30-years old, with 20 different exhibitors. There is no cost to attend and parking is free.

Go #Canucks Go!

🏒Planning to watch Game 5 somewhere in Vancouver tonight?

Check out TransLink BC's guide for transiting to viewing areas across the city and beyond, including Oak Meadows Park & participating Vancouver Community Centres during their operating hours.

It’s #MooseHideCampaignDay . Raising awareness and speaking out against violence can lead to change. Learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign: moosehidecampaign.ca

Vancouver Police Moose Hide Campaign