Thank you Quinn Lifshitz for the thoughtful artwork for around my desk! This hat may actually be large enough to fit my big head🤣

Just >7pm tonight 2 brave uniformed #VPD officers were walking the beat in the #DTES - one of them was randomly attacked by a suspect armed with an edged weapon - slashing our officer several times. He was rushed to hosp & treated for injuries. Suspect arrested/history of

#VPDNews Update: VPD re-arrests high-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide   Vancouver Police have re-arrested a high-risk sex offender who went missing from his halfway house on Friday after being granted statutory release one day prior.   Officers from VPD’s Chronic Offender

Because it's important for readers to have all of the facts, here is our full statement to the Canadian Press: We are unapologetic about the work we are doing in the Downtown Eastside. The results of Task Force Barrage speak for themselves. Assaults, robberies, and other

A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds.

#VPD Sergeant Steve Addison gave an update today on the attack at the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 26th. Eleven people from age 5 to 65 died -- 8 women, 2 men, and a 5-year-old girl. “... we’ve seen this happen throughout the world - it has never happened to us here and it has

The Family and Friends Assistance Centre at Douglas Park Community Centre will be closing at 8:00 p.m. today, April 29, and will not re-open. We now have a Community Support Centre at E 41st & Fraser, which will be open daily from noon to 8:00 p.m. to assist those affected by

🚨 Since January 1, nearly 70 DISTRACTION THEFTS have been reported in Vancouver — with over $150,000 in losses. More than 50 incidents happened in southeast Vancouver. 👥 Suspects often work in pairs, sometimes with children, and target elderly people in residential areas and

#VPD Sgt. Schellenberg recounts the harrowing moments when a suspect pointed a gun at his head, fired at his Police Service Dog Jade, and forced him to make a split-second decision that would change everything. #ChiefConstablesCommendation

🚦 Don’t Block the Box 🚗 Drivers must ensure there's enough space to fully clear the intersection and crosswalk before entering. If traffic is backed up, wait until you can completely exit the intersection before proceeding. Blocking the box puts pedestrians and other drivers

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#TY to City of Vancouver for proclaiming today as 'Out-on-Patrol' day in our city. The Vancouver Police Out On Patrol🏳️‍🌈🚓 #leadership group has worked tirelessly to build inclusive relationships in & out of policing. They lead by example,well-done!

First responders face situations every day that put them at increased risk for PTSD. If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Support is available: bit.ly/4bpwj2W #ShareItDontWearIt #PTSDAwareness PTSD can affect anyone—not just first responders. If

#VPDNews: High-risk sex offender to reside in Vancouver Vancouver – Vancouver Police are warning the public that high-risk sex offender Kelly Isbister was released from custody today and will be living in Vancouver. Isbister, 53, served an 18-month sentence for one count of

⚠️ We’ve received at least seven reports of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked in the West End since June 28. Thieves often make a lot of noise while removing them, usually with power tools — so if you see or hear suspicious activity, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Heading down to the fireworks tonight? Expect large crowds, road closures, and a strong #VPD presence. Following the fireworks, our officers will be at strategic locations to help everyone get home safely. If you need help, approach a VPD officer or call 911. #CelebOfLight

It’s the last night for this year’s Celebration of Light and road closures are already starting. If you are returning home to a residence in the West End or Kits Point, you may need proof of residency to enter the area by car. #CelebOfLight

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Pride Parade TODAY 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade Route: 📍Pacific Blvd/St closed from Carrall St to Burrard St 📍Burrard St closed between Davie St and Pacific St 📍NB Burrard Bridge closed 🕐 Sun, Aug. 3, 10 am – 5 pm #VanTraffic

#VPDNews: Vancouver Police are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred in the downtown core last night, and are asking witnesses or anyone with dash-cam video to come forward. The victim, a 55-year-old man, was struck by the driver of a Blacktop Taxi at the