Linda Tobias, Author at Transit Police

Keep your belongings safe this holiday season

Linda Tobias November 29, 2024 No Comments

For many of us, Black Friday signals the start of the holiday shopping season. And transit is a great way to get to shopping destinations. From some of BC’s biggest…

Alanna Wong stands outside Transit Police HQ wearing a hand-crocheted poppy and holding two others

A crocheter’s tribute to veterans has raised over $20,000 for local Legions

Linda Tobias November 1, 2024 No Comments

This article first appeared in the TransLink Buzzer Blog Imagine crocheting literally thousands of poppies, and not for yourself or any profit, but for others. That’s what Alanna Wong, who…

Transit Police welcomes VPD Inspector Randy Fincham as new Deputy Chief Officer

Linda Tobias July 15, 2024 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police is pleased to announce that Randy Fincham, Inspector with the Vancouver Police Department, has accepted the role of Deputy Chief Officer of Operations with our department.…

Close up of a Deputy's uniform with patch, name badge and rank

Transit Police Searches for new Deputy Chief Officer

Linda Tobias May 6, 2024 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police is seeking an exceptional leader to guide our department as we head into a time of rapid growth and expansion. Commanding all Operational or Administrative Services…

Constable Ray Athwal poses for the camera with his wife and children, all of them wearing green shirts

At Transit Police, a ‘Ray’ of light shines attention on the need for organ donors

Linda Tobias April 5, 2024 No Comments

For Transit Police Constable Ray Athwal, Green Shirt Day and raising awareness for organ donation is a deeply personal cause. His family was forever indebted when his wife was gifted…

Transit Police Norquay is wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and has a sign that says I love you

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Transit Police dog Norquay

Linda Tobias February 1, 2024 No Comments

Transit Police Dog Norquay wants to celebrate Valentine’s Day with you! Click on the colouring sheets to download and print them, or pick up copies at the Transit Police front…

Transit Police invites you to take part in the 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Linda Tobias January 22, 2024 No Comments

Join us for the 9th annual Metro Vancouver Transit Police Charity Golf Tournament in support of Special Olympics BC athletes. On Monday, June 3, enjoy a day of golf, while…

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Transit safety tips for a spooky and safe Halloween

Linda Tobias November 17, 2023 No Comments

Halloween is almost here and, for many of us, that means dressing up in costume, gathering with friends, or trick-or-treating. If you’ll be using transit to get to any of…

Graphic with smiling police officer and the words: Bridgeport Station, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Top 5 safety tips for Back to School

Linda Tobias August 24, 2023 No Comments

As a new school year begins, transit will soon be bustling with students, many of whom are navigating the system for the first time. If you’re new to using transit…

Updated Transit Police Office Clerk is on her way to Berlin for the Special Olympics World Summer Games

Linda Tobias May 19, 2023 No Comments

*Please scroll to bottom to read the update For the third time, Metro Vancouver Transit Police Office Clerk Amanda Manzardo will travel to the Special Olympics World Games to represent…

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