Saanich Police officers and staff squared off against Grade 12 Boys and Girls from Claremont Secondary School today in a friendly game of basketball! The students took it easy on SPD and came away with the W. Final score of 34-31. Thanks to all the students who packed the

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Capital Region Policing partners are out in force tonight to #LightUpTheProvince and #LightUpTheNight. Drivers will see more counterattack roadblocks throughout December. So if you’re impaired by drugs and alcohol, don’t drive! Hail a taxi or ride-share, take transit, or have a

The Cruiser is successfully crammed! Huge thank you to the children, parents and staff of Cordova Bay Elementary School for the great vibes and amazing donations! It was great to meet you and we're happy to help those in need this holiday season.

Our Saanich PD elves were at Colquitz Middle School today, where the generous students and staff Crammed the Cruiser for the eleventh year running! Thank you to Principal Schlappner and the school community #yyj

25 impaired drivers in 15 days of December! We’re halfway through December and have already stopped 25 impaired drivers, 14 of these drivers received a 90-day license suspension and had their vehicles impounded. Our officers are continuing stepped up enforcement throughout

The Saanich Police Department are not a part of the investigation and subsequent arrest of two Central Saanich Police Officers. We ask that media correctly identify that the two officers are from the Central Saanich Police Service. Any inquiries should be directed to the

Jolly ol’ St. Nick asked us to help deliver reply letters to kids of Saanich Police officers and staff who wrote him with their Christmas wishes! We didn’t let the big guy down. Mission completed. Warms the heart seeing Christmas magic & wonder in the eyes of children! #yyj 🎄

I just spent a few special minutes with Saanich Police officers on C Platoon at morning muster. As always, they are ready to serve with honour & pride to keep our community safe. Thinking of all first responders, medical staff & people reporting for duty today to help others.

Wishing for everyone to do something each day to brighten another’s day in 2025 - that will help make it a Happy New Year. Spend more time with loved ones, reconnect with an old friend, get to know your neighbour, let a colleague know how much you appreciate them. #joinSPD #yyj

What an amazing way to finish off a day! I joined a few dedicated Saanich Police Community Engagement & Patrol officers at HEROS Hockey to help kids lace up skates & hit the ice! I then attended @LifelineBCY Sirens for Life to donate & help people who need it most! #joinspd #yyj

Congratulations GV Police Pipe Band on your 25th anniversary & hosting another sold out Burns Dinner celebration! This event brings people together to reconnect, enjoy a meal, & the sweet sounds of pipes and drums! So nice to see many serving and retired police & families #yyj

As we live & serve our values of accountability, inclusivity & compassion, we Saanich Police respect Minister Beare’s decision & will continue to collaborate with our community partners, leaders, & rightsholders to ensure a comprehensive Safety Plan is created for SD61.

The WoundedWarriorRunBC team just stopped by Saanich Police on the their Sooke 2 Sidney run - a warmup to their island run starting on Feb 23 in Port Hardy. 8 runners, 8 days, 800 kms will raise funds to help trauma exposed professionals & families on VI. Heroes helping heroes! #yyj

Today Saanich Police recognized & expressed our gratitude to five newly promoted officers. Honoured to involve Tsawout First Nation Chief Pelkey as he presented Deputy Chief Underwood with a traditional blanket representing the support of the Tsawout people. #gratefulchief #yyj

Huge thanks to Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit & Patrol Section for all your hard work during the extreme winter weather this week! Response made to 349 calls, investigated 27 crashes, issued 6 IRPs (1 impaired driver a day) & 28 tickets. #yyj #DriveSafe #joinspd

Cst. Alex Omoding moved to Canada from Uganda in 1996 and became a police officer in 2009. He joined the Saanich Police in 2020 and currently serves in the Community Engagement division. Cst. Alex, as he is called by the youth of Saanich, is well known across the community for

No more bullying! Today, members of our Community Engagement division visited three schools to show our support in the fight against bullying. They handed out stickers and swag and had a great time chatting to the students. Even Ace made a friend! Thank you to Lakeview Christian

Drivers, when you’re behind the wheel, you need to #LeaveYourPhoneAlone! Our officers, along with members of CRD IRSU stopped and ticketed 36 drivers in just under two hours this morning. Each one received a $368-dollar ticket and 4 points on their license. According to @ICBC,

Our officers avoided serious injury after being kicked by a man, including to the head, who was resisting arrest after a routine traffic stop revealed drugs and drug paraphernalia. Zachary Mott has been charged with one count of assaulting a police officer. More information on