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Alanna Wong

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

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 […]

Back to School

Top 5 tips for a safe ride heading Back to School

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 […]

Deputy Randy Fincham

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

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 […]

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Transit Police Searches for new Deputy Chief Officer

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 […]

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

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 […]

Meet the women of the CSO program

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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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Transit Police dog Norquay

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 counter at 300 – 287 Nelson’s Court in New Westminster, open 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. If you would like to share your artwork […]

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

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 helping to create a world of inclusion where every person is accepted regardless of ability. Your $195 registration fee includes a sponsored Southern-style BBQ lunch […]

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Transit safety tips for a spooky and safe Halloween

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 your Halloween events, Transit Police has tips to keep you safe. Take extra care when choosing Halloween costumes. Put some thought into your props before […]

Bryce Graham - Transit Police Deputy Chief Officer

Transit Police announces new Deputy Chief Officer

Metro Vancouver Transit Police is pleased to announce that Bryce Graham has accepted the position of Deputy Chief Officer, Administrative Services, effective immediately. In his role, Deputy Graham will oversee Finance, IT, HR, Information Management, Recruitment, Training, Facilities and Fleet. “It is an important time of growth at Transit Police, and the extensive organizational knowledge and […]

Transit Police Deputy Chief Officer Muir smiles at the camera with Sergeant Dal Deol who is wearing 'Cops for Cancer' gear

Meet Sergeant Dal Deol as he prepares for a grueling bike ride to fight childhood cancer

This September, Metro Vancouver Transit Police Sergeant Dal Deol will join other local first responders for the 8-day, 800 km Cops for Cancer: Tour de Coast bike ride that raises money for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society.  This ride is incredibly important to Dal, who has been deeply affected by cancer […]

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Top 5 safety tips for Back to School

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 by yourself – or you have a child who is – it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. We hope our Top 5 safety tips […]

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