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Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Toronto Police Constable Mark Pinizzotto, who was tragically killed in the line of duty today. For 18 years, Constable Pinizzotto served his community with dedication, courage, and selflessness. His
Officer Meghan Lui shares her journey as a member of the Vancouver Police Department, highlighting what it means to lead with purpose, strengthen teamwork, and go beyond the call every day.
From the challenges in the field to the moments of connection that matter most, her story
#VPDNews: The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is adding new cutting-edge technologies to help keep the city safe.
The new tools enhance frontline officer awareness, strengthen accountability, and build on the Department’s mission to protect public safety while balancing the
Introducing #VPDConnect — the Vancouver Police Department’s new free mobile app.
Get real-time public safety alerts, crime prevention updates, interactive crime maps, online crime reporting, and one-touch access to emergency and non-emergency services.
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Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Constable Bali's family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time.
We will remember his service and ultimate sacrifice.
#NeverForget
It is with deep sorrow that I confirm that #OPP Provincial Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line of duty this afternoon in Hearst. His courage and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten. As we grieve this immeasurable loss, I extend our heartfelt condolences
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: Broadway Subway construction
📍Traffic deck removal at Broadway & Granville
🕐Starting June 10 - up to 4 days
🚗Traffic light turned off. @VancouverPD directing traffic through intersection. No left turn from Broadway onto Granville.
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VPD officers responded to over 650 calls yesterday. In addition to the home invasion in the 3600 block of Commercial Street, Patrol members attended two sensitive sudden deaths, three sexual assaults, a harassment incident, a lost child report, and another violent assault within
As the recipient of the 2026 Jim and Vicki Chu Community Safety Leader Award, Mr. Eddy Elmer exemplifies extraordinary dedication to crime prevention, public safety, and community well-being. His passion for education, advocacy, and transformative dialogue has made a lasting
#VPDNews: At approximately 9 p.m. Monday, Vancouver Police responded to reports of a violent home invasion in the 3600-block of Commercial Street.
Police arrived on scene to find a violent incident underway with the suspect having gained entry to a residence and holding a man
Friendly reminder: If your pet escapes, give your neighbours a heads‑up. Last night, someone found a serval under their porch. Not a typo. A full-grown African serval cat, which is approximately 3X larger than your typical housecat. Police and conservation officers were called to
These 5 guns were taken out of rooming houses in the Downtown Eastside in just one afternoon by VPD officers walking their beats this week.
In addition to deploying more officers to reduce violence along East Hastings, we’ve also:
- strengthened community partnerships with
#FIFAWorldCup2026Vancouver: If you’re planning to fly a drone in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup 2026, you can expect airspace restrictions around stadiums, fan zones, and event sites. Drones of any size will not be permitted within designated no-fly zones around these