This week, we’ll be celebrating 20 years since Transit Police became operational as a Designated Policing Unit on December 4, 2005. We’re proud of the unique achievements and milestones we’ve reached along the way and we’re keeping our eyes on the exciting road that’s ahead of us. Transit is a popular way of getting around […]
Next month, we’ll be celebrating 20 years since Transit Police became operational as a Designated Policing Unit on December 4, 2005. To this day, we remain the only police service in Canada dedicated to a transit system, which has allowed us to hone our expertise in policing a unique environment of heavy rail, light rail, […]
December 4 will mark 20 years since Transit Police became operational as a Designated Policing Unit and the first police service in Canada dedicated to a transit system. Since then, we have forged a path to become leaders in transit policing, not just in Canada, but globally as well. We didn’t come from nothing in […]
A public service announcement from the Transit Police Targeted Mobile Enforcement Team (TMET) A white diamond symbol on a sign means that the lane is reserved. You need to read the rest of the sign on which the symbol appears to figure out who the lane is reserved for. In the example image at the […]
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 shopping malls, to seasonal markets, to one-of-a-kind artisanal stores, the perfect gift for someone special on your list can be found along a transit route. […]
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 works for Transit Police, has completed, since she began crocheting poppies to raise money for her local Legion, in New Westminster. Since 2017, she’s raised […]
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 very personal significance. Alanna sells crocheted poppies and donates the proceeds to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Program as a tribute to the men in […]
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 often filled to capacity during rush hour. If you’re new to using transit by yourself – or you have a child who is – it […]
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. Deputy Fincham will step into the role on Friday, July 19. Deputy Fincham joined the Vancouver Police Department in 1997 and spent four years in […]
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 Sections at Transit Police, the role will lead in the planning, implementation and assessment of key programs and initiatives for our police service. The ideal […]
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 a heart by a family that lost a loved one, and Ray believes in trying to pay their generosity forward. Almost eight years ago, on […]
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 weeks of training, a new class of 10 more CSOs were sworn in and are now getting ready to deploy to the transit system. Working […]
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