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Keep your belongings safe this holiday season

Linda Tobias November 29, 2024 No Comments

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…

Alanna Wong stands outside Transit Police HQ wearing a hand-crocheted poppy and holding two others

A crocheter’s tribute to veterans has raised over $20,000 for local Legions

Linda Tobias November 1, 2024 No Comments

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…

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

Almas Meherally October 1, 2024 No Comments

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…

Top 5 tips for a safe ride heading Back to School

Almas Meherally August 28, 2024 No Comments

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…

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

Linda Tobias July 15, 2024 No Comments

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.…

Close up of a Deputy's uniform with patch, name badge and rank

Transit Police Searches for new Deputy Chief Officer

Linda Tobias May 6, 2024 No Comments

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…

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

Linda Tobias April 5, 2024 No Comments

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…

Meet the women of the CSO program

Almas Meherally March 5, 2024 No Comments

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…

Transit Police Norquay is wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and has a sign that says I love you

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Transit Police dog Norquay

Linda Tobias February 1, 2024 No Comments

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…

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

Linda Tobias January 22, 2024 No Comments

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…

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