written by Cst. Justin Biggs, NPO for South Burnaby and New Westminster As a Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO), I received information from Metrotown Mall security and also another Transit Police Officer that one particular youth who is well known to Transit Police had returned to the Lower Mainland. This youth was seen with his younger […]
Check out our new display at Commercial-Broadway Station. We are promoting our non-emergency text number 87.77.77. You can text us discreetly and in real time from anywhere on the transit system including the SkyTrain, bus, SeaBus or West Coast Express, or call us at 604-515-8300 if you have witnessed an incident, observed suspicious behaviour or if […]
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. No need to worry though because we’re here to help. Follow our tips to enjoy a safe and stress-free commute. Know how to call […]
May 1st and 2nd of 2017, Metro Vancouver Transit Police co-hosted, with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, what has been hailed as a ‘watershed conference’ for transit police and community safety providers. Delegates attended from across Canada, the U.S. and England. The conference was addressed by internationally recognized leaders in the policing of […]
Join us for the 4th annual Metro Vancouver Transit Police Charity Golf Tournament in aid of Special Olympics BC athletes. To find out more about Special Olympics visit www.specialolympics.bc.ca For more information email Special.olympics@transitpolice.bc.ca
Last year, CBC’s Keeping Canada Safe spent some time filming a few members of the Transit Police as they went about their day, ensuring safety for our customers. In under 4 minutes, the video they produced highlights just a few of the things that Transit Police do on a daily basis, including a glimpse into […]
Maple Ridge, B.C. – Mission and Ridge Meadows RCMP, along with a member of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP) have arrested 39 year old Kevin James Vanderwal after he was allegedly seen driving a stolen pickup truck. Around 8:20 a.m. Monday November 21st Ridge Meadows RCMP received a report of a Ford F350 pickup […]
An officer who was part of Transit Police’s origins was killed on duty over 100 years ago, and he will be honoured in September as part of the BC Law Enforcement Memorial. Charles Painter was employed as a night watchman and held the office of Special Constable for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company […]
Metro Vancouver Transit Police are traveling with you. Our brand new mobile-friendly website means that it even easier to say something, when you see something, all with your mobile phone. Visit transitpolice.ca to discreetly report a non-emergency police issue, contact us, download the OnDuty app or text 87-77-77. We take each report that we receive […]
On Wednesday March 18, 2016, Doug Lepard was sworn in as Transit Police’s new Chief Officer at the Oath of Office ceremony. The ceremony was attended by numerous dignitaries including Assistant Deputy Minister and Director of Police Services Clayton Pecknold, members of the Transit Police Board and TransLink executive. Doug LePard is a 35-year police […]
Transit Police is pleased to announce that a name was selected for our new explosives detection dog. The winning name for our newest recruit, a one year-old, female, chocolate lab is Kona. Kona means “Lady” in Hawaiian and is a popular dark brown Hawaiian coffee. Over 640 contest submissions were received from Fort St. John […]
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