Vancouver police are setting up a $ 6.5-million pilot program for community safety. It's based on a model from the UK. If approved, 30 full-time and unarmed peace officers will be appointed – starting April 1. The team's purpose is to respond to non-priority calls. The board has also approved its 2013 budget, at $ 219 million. Mayor Gregor … [Read more...]
Abbotsford police officers and firefighters to help rebuild elderly couple’s burned home
November 17, 2012 by
Police officers and firefighters in Abbotsford are stepping forward to help rebuild the home of an elderly couple. The Connors lost their house in a fire on Remembrance Day, and didn't have insurance. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says it's the natural reaction to help given their line of work. "Some of the staff both at Fire and … [Read more...]
Two officers assaulted in Saanich
October 27, 2012 by
A police officer received significant injuries to his hand while helping clear out a house party in Saanich early this morning. Details surrounding how he was injured are under investigation, but two men and a woman in their early twenties were arrested. Meanwhile, later this morning in Saanich, two police officers received minor injuries as they … [Read more...]
Officers gather to remember fallen comrades
September 30, 2012 by
Police forces from across the Province gathered in Stanley Park to remember those who have died on duty for the 15th Annual BC Police and Peace Officer's Memorial. While no officers died in the line of duty this year, junior officers took turns reading a list of all the names of those who have died on duty in the Province’s policing history, … [Read more...]
Conservation officers kill cougar
August 16, 2012 by
The cougar responsible for mauling a seven year old boy near Port Alberni has been shot and killed by conservation officers. Inspector Chris Doyle says the animal was found early this morning... not far from the site of last evening's attack. He desribes how the mauling unfolded. "At approximately 8pm, a 7-year old boy was out for a walk with his … [Read more...]
Police officers earnings revealed
April 27, 2012 by
The same year Vancouver had a riot, the city's top cops got a pay raise. In 2010, Police Chief Jim Chu made 311-thousand dollars. In 2011, he got a 3-thousand dollar upgrade, and earned 314-thousand. The Department's next top earner last year was Deputy Chief Doug Lepard. He earned 223-thousand, down 15-grand from the … [Read more...]
Four senior VPD officers set to testify next at missing women inquiry
March 11, 2012 by
The next panel of witnesses to testify at B.C.’s missing women inquiry will feature four senior Vancouver police officers working in the years before serial killer Robert Pickton was arrested. In the late 1990s, Inspectors Fred Biddlecombe and Dan Dureau, Sgt. Geramy Field and Deputy Chief Const. Brian McGuinness each had a hand in the search … [Read more...]
B.C. police officers cleared of kicking man
December 7, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Two Victoria police officers who repeatedly kicked and kneed a man in the head after a March 2010 brawl outside a local night club won't be disciplined for abusing their authority.Chief Const. Dave Jones of the New Westminster Police Service ruled in his recent Police Act investigation that the use of force by Constables Brendan … [Read more...]
More aboriginal officers needed: First Nations leader
October 27, 2011 by
A First Nations leader, and brother of one of BC's murdered women, says the RCMP and Vancouver Police need to hire more aboriginal officers. Under cross-examination at the Oppal inquiry, Ernie Crey used humour to get his point across. He said, "you know Mr. Commissioner, I do have a few speeding tickets and parking … [Read more...]
