Almas Meherally, Author at Transit Police

Transit Police’s Alanna Wong recognized for her outstanding support to veterans

Almas Meherally October 1, 2024 No Comments

As we approach Remembrance Day, her crocheted poppies are available for $5 at Transit Police reception For Transit Police Crime Analyst Assistant Alanna Wong, raising funds for veterans has a…

Top 5 tips for a safe ride heading Back to School

Almas Meherally August 28, 2024 No Comments

With students heading back to school after the Labour Day long weekend, many of whom are navigating the transit system for the first time, it will be extremely busy and…

Meet the women of the CSO program

Almas Meherally March 5, 2024 No Comments

In June 2023, the Transit Police Community Safety Officer (CSO) program launched with a swearing in ceremony of 10 peace officers. As that first class of CSOs ended their 17…

Transit Police Staff Sergeant Michelle Hansen recognized with BCWLE Award

Almas Meherally April 14, 2023 No Comments

On April 13, 2023, Metro Vancouver Transit Police Staff Sergeant Michelle Hansen accepted the 2023 British Columbia Women in Law Enforcement (BCWLE) Leadership Award. In a room filled with women…

Transit Police dispatcher proud of being the calm voice during chaos

Almas Meherally April 11, 2023 No Comments

When there is a safety concern or a crime takes place on or around the transit system, the operators in the Transit Police Operations Communications Centre (OCC) receive those reports.…

Top 5 transit safety tips for students

Almas Meherally September 3, 2021 No Comments

As the school year begins next week with closer-to-normal in-person learning, many students will need to take transit to school. If you’re heading off to school on transit by yourself…

Top 5 transit safety tips for students

Almas Meherally September 9, 2020 No Comments

While many middle school, secondary school and post secondary schools have moved to provide classes online this year, many students will still need to take transit to school for at…

Transit safety tips for children

Almas Meherally November 20, 2019 No Comments

Children have the right to have peace and safety As a Neighbourhood Police Officer with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, I get to attend community events and give talks in the…

Introducing Cst. Olson – Our Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast rider

Almas Meherally August 7, 2019 No Comments

Constable Eric Olson will be riding 800 km on his road bike along the Sea to Sky corridor and through other cities in Greater Vancouver this September as a participant…

Video: Trolley bus wire thieves put lives at risk. Learn how to keep yourself safe

Almas Meherally June 19, 2019 No Comments

When trolley bus wires get stolen, lives are put at risk. When thieves steal the wires that are used to keep Vancouver’s fleet of trolley buses moving, they can leave…

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