Linda Tobias, Author at Transit Police

Why aren’t Transit Police officers located at every transit hub?

Linda Tobias February 7, 2022 No Comments

At Transit Police, we often get asked why we can’t have officers posted at every SkyTrain station, or why Transit Police officers don’t regularly ride all major bus routes. The…

Transit Police invites you to take part in the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Linda Tobias February 3, 2022 No Comments

Join us for the 7th annual Metro Vancouver Transit Police Charity Golf Tournament in support of Special Olympics BC athletes. On Monday, May 30, enjoy a day of golf, while…

Blue Eagle Community Cadets program expands to Surrey

Linda Tobias January 17, 2022 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police is pleased to announce that the successful Blue Eagle Community Cadets program, launched in 2021 in partnership with Vancouver Police Department’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Relations Section and…

The holiday season at Transit Police

Linda Tobias December 29, 2021 No Comments

Many of you are spending the holiday season connecting with friends and family, taking advantage of holiday events throughout Metro Vancouver, enjoying the snow, or giving back to your community.…

RCMP Supt. Anita Furlan hired as Transit Police Deputy Chief Officer

Linda Tobias November 9, 2021 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police is excited to announce that RCMP Superintendent Anita Furlan has accepted the position of Deputy Chief Officer with our department, beginning on January 4, 2022. She…

Movember at Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Linda Tobias November 4, 2021 No Comments

Things at Transit Police are going to get a little “hairy” this month as, once again, members of our organization grow facial hair to raise money for Movember, a charity that…

Transit safety tips for a spooky and safe Halloween

Linda Tobias October 26, 2021 No Comments

Halloween weekend 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…

Chair Levine’s Opening Remarks – June 18, 2021 Police Board Meeting

Linda Tobias July 1, 2021 No Comments

“We would like to acknowledge Metro Vancouver Transit Police operate throughout the traditional territories of the Lower Mainland Coast Salish peoples. We acknowledge our hosts and thank them for their…

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Transit Police

Linda Tobias June 21, 2021 No Comments

by Sergeant Cheryl Simpkin, Community Engagement Team June 21, 2021 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Metro Vancouver Transit Police celebrate the four Transit Police officers who have Indigenous heritage and the Indigenous…

Transit Police taking steps to address Metro Vancouver gang violence

Linda Tobias May 28, 2021 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police, alongside all other police agencies in the Lower Mainland, is working in partnership with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit BC to end the recent gang…

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