Linda Tobias, Author at Transit Police

Masks are no longer mandatory on transit

Linda Tobias August 21, 2020 No Comments

Update: March 11, 2022 The Provincial Health Officer has ended the mandatory mask order for indoor public places, including on transit, as of 12:01am this morning. As a result, face…

High school students take the lead on new MVTP anti sex assault campaign

Linda Tobias August 18, 2020 No Comments

A little over a year ago, a group of students at Vancouver’s Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School compared their individual experiences on transit and realized that sexual assault on transit…

Introducing Cst. Kirk Rattray, MVTP Indigenous Liaison Officer

Linda Tobias June 19, 2020 No Comments

This month, Metro Vancouver Transit Police was proud to welcome Constable Kirk Rattray into the newly created role of Indigenous Liaison Officer. Cst. Rattray moved into the role after serving…

Statement regarding the death of George Floyd from Chief Officer Dave Jones and the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Board

Linda Tobias June 12, 2020 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police is deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd and have been listening closely to the grief and dialogue prompted by the disturbing circumstances that led…

MVTP Community Policing approach temporarily expands to Philippines

Linda Tobias May 15, 2020 No Comments

Constable Clint Hervias did not expect to be travelling to the Philippines in early 2020. And he certainly didn’t expect to get stranded there with no way to return to…

Transit Police Offices are closed to the public until further notice

Linda Tobias March 25, 2020 No Comments

In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Metro Vancouver Transit Police headquarters’ lobby and front desk are now closed until further notice. Please contact us from home…

A hand is seen reaching into the open bag of a person standing on a platform as they are distracted by their phone

Keep your belongings safe this holiday season

Linda Tobias December 6, 2019 No Comments

As the holiday season gets underway, many of us will be using transit as we go about purchasing gifts for friends and family. Perhaps some of us might even get…

You’re invited: Violence Risk Triage Workshop

Linda Tobias October 17, 2019 No Comments

First responders are invited to join us for a one-day workshop on November 1 In partnership with Protect International, Metro Vancouver Transit Police is hosting a 1-Day Violence Risk Triage Workshop for…

Top 5 transit safety tips for students

Linda Tobias August 28, 2019 No Comments

If you’re heading off to school on transit by yourself for the first time next week – or you have a child who is – it can be a bit…

Important Information for a Safe Ride during Canada Day Celebrations and for the Canada Day Weekend

Linda Tobias June 27, 2019 No Comments

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are committed to ensuring that everyone has a safe ride on our transit system and reaches their destination safely. With Canada Day festivities scheduled in most…

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