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 overwhelming. We hope these safety tips help you feel more confident in your journey. Know how to call for help – save our contact numbers […]
Constable Eric Olson will be riding 800 km on his road bike along the Sea to Sky corridor and through other cities in Greater Vancouver this September as a participant in the Tour de Coast to support Cops for Cancer and raise funds for cancer research, especially pediatric cancer. We interviewed Cst. Olson to learn […]
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 municipalities over the long weekend, the trains and buses will be extremely busy and often filled to capacity. While our officers will be on duty […]
When trolley bus wires get stolen, lives are put at risk. When thieves steal the wires that are used to keep Vancouver’s fleet of trolley buses moving, they can leave dangerous live wires dangling. If you live or work in Vancouver, particularly in one of the “hot spots” shown in the video, help be our […]
This month, Constable Darren Chua takes over the role of Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO) for Surrey, Langley, North Delta and White Rock. Cst. Chua will be replacing Cst. Mike Woolley who will be joining the patrol division. We interviewed Cst. Chua to learn more about him. Q: How is the role of an NPO different […]
Join us for the 6th 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 $125 registration fee includes lunch and a banquet dinner […]
On November 21, at the Canadian Urban Transit Association Conference in Toronto, Metro Vancouver Transit Police Sergeant Wendy Hawthorne will receive the 2018 Leadership Award in Excellence to acknowledge the benefits our transit system has gained thanks to her specialized expertise in graffiti on transit. We caught up with Wendy for an interview before she […]
Written by Cst. Miles Teitelbaum, NPO for South Vancouver and Richmond, and participant in the Lower Lonsdale Community Patrol Partnership I recently took on the role of Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO) with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, joining the program on temporary assignment in order to assist Cst. Bruce Shipley in the area of South […]
It’s Bike to Work Week but did you know Metro Vancouver Transit Police Officers also conduct patrols using bikes at work? In 2017, Transit Police launched a Bike Program pilot project following an invitation to participate in cycle training with The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) Bike Team. Building partnerships with local jurisdictional police is integral […]
Join us for the 5th annual Metro Vancouver Transit Police Charity Golf Tournament in support of Special Olympics BC athletes. Enjoy a day of golf, while helping to create a world of inclusion where every person is accepted regardless of ability. Your $125 registration fee includes lunch and a banquet dinner featuring a silent auction, […]
Support our BC Special Olympics athletes and the Polar Plunge! Metro Vancouver Transit Police is a proud supporter of Special Olympics BC, since 2005 and has been dedicated to fundraising activities that benefit athletes with intellectual disabilities. This dedication to raising awareness through charitable fundraising events has seen Transit Police officers plunge into the freezing […]
Written by Cst. Jenny Chung, NPO for North Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and the West Coast Express in Mission. As a Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO) for what we call a “Hub Area” in the northeast of Metro Vancouver, which includes the Evergreen Extension and surrounding area, I’ve […]
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