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Asian Heritage Month at Transit Police

Linda Tobias May 26, 2021 No Comments

The month of May has been Asian Heritage Month in Canada. This year, it took on an extra meaning for us as a police department tasked with keeping people on…

Joint statement from Lower Mainland police Chiefs and Commanders

Linda Tobias May 14, 2021 No Comments

Police in British Columbia share the concerns that the public have as a result of recent gang-related violence in communities across the Lower Mainland. Senior police leaders in British Columbia…

Constable Bruce Shipley ensures that vulnerable people on transit stay safe

Linda Tobias May 6, 2021 No Comments

Helping vulnerable people in crisis is a Metro Vancouver Transit Police priority*, and Constable Bruce Shipley plays a key role in helping us deliver on this commitment. In his role…

Community Policing Centre opens at Waterfront

Linda Tobias February 2, 2021 No Comments

On Tuesday, February 2, Metro Vancouver Transit Police will open its first Community Policing Centre (CPC), at Waterfront Station. Staffed by volunteers, the CPC will work in partnership with Transit…

Movember at Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Linda Tobias November 13, 2020 No Comments

Led by Transit Police dog Strider, members of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police are growing facial hair this month for Movember, a charity that supports men’s health. As a Deutsch…

Constable Gwen Ranquist helps vulnerable people use transit safely

Linda Tobias October 9, 2020 No Comments

Helping vulnerable people in crisis is a Metro Vancouver Transit Police priority*, and Constable Gwen Ranquist plays a key role in helping us deliver on this commitment. As our department’s…

Meet the MVTP Community Engagement Team

Linda Tobias October 6, 2020 No Comments

Community policing is at the heart of everything we do at Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP). Our approach is exemplified by the Community Engagement Team (CET). Each member of the…

Unveiling the MVTP Indigenous Art Piece

Linda Tobias September 30, 2020 No Comments

We are proud to unveil the Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP) original Indigenous Art Piece that was created for our department by First Nations artist Christine Mackenzie. The artwork was…

Top 5 transit safety tips for students

Almas Meherally September 9, 2020 No Comments

While many middle school, secondary school and post secondary schools have moved to provide classes online this year, many students will still need to take transit to school for at…

Masks are no longer mandatory on transit

Linda Tobias August 21, 2020 No Comments

Update: March 11, 2022 The Provincial Health Officer has ended the mandatory mask order for indoor public places, including on transit, as of 12:01am this morning. As a result, face…

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