Vancouver Police Department (VPD)

Safety program for seniors or individuals at high risk of relationship violence. Cell phones are programmed to dial 911 without any upfront or monthly cost to the participant. Program helps bring potentially abusive environments or individuals to the attention of police and offers safety planning as...

Works with the Chinese community to enhance the accessibility of police services to this community. Services include crime reporting, public education on crime prevention and personal safety, and translation and interpretation. Victim Assistance Services include referral, education about the crimina...

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Collingwood neighbourhood community. Services include crime reporting, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday.

Focuses on the safety of sex workers. Conducts in depth investigations of human trafficking related offences. Situations involving violence, exploitation, youth involvement, and organized crime affiliations are priorities for intervention. Also assists sex workers exit the sex industry safely and pr...

Engages with specific populations in Vancouver, including those with racial, cultural, ethnic, sexual, gendered, and religious identities, to build relationships towards greater access to police services, enhanced public safety, and reduced fear of crime. Does equity and inclusion work, engaging clo...

Confidential website and tip lines for reporting information on drug-related activities.

Investigates incidents of abuse and neglect of older and vulnerable people in power-based relationships after a report has been made. Referral is by police as well as self-initiated reporting. To make a report of abuse or neglect, call the non-emergency policing line. Liaises with Designated Agency ...

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood community. Services include crime reporting, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Hours are 12 noon to 6 pm Monday to Thursday and 10 am to 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Office may a...

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Granville Downtown South neighbourhood community. Services include crime reporting, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Hours are 12 noon to 5 pm Monday to Saturday.

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood community. Services include crime reporting, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays.

A police officer and an outreach social worker provide a coordinated response to sexually exploited and at-risk youth between the ages of 12 to 18; includes youth who are victims of human trafficking.

Investigates the online exploitation of children, specifically the making, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse materials. Works in conjunction with the RCMP National Child Exploitation Crime Centre, which receives reports directly from internet service providers that have detected chi...

Teams consisting of community counsellors (employed by Family Services of Greater Vancouver) and Vancouver Police Department (VPD) detectives provide investigative follow-up, emotional support, and advocacy to victims of high-risk domestic violence. There are also VPD officers who deal with criminal...

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Arbutus, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Mackenzie Heights, Marpole, Oakridge, Quilchena, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, South Granville, Southlands, and Southwest Marine neighbourhood communities. Services include crime reporting, and public education o...

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Kitsilano and Fairview neighbourhood communities. Services include crime reporting, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Office hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Handles complaints, up to 12 months from the time of the incident, against members of the Vancouver Police Department.

Investigates all serious sexual assaults (current and historical) and all serious child assaults reported to the Vancouver Police Department where further evidence is required to request criminal charges from Crown Counsel.

Provides a link between sex workers and the police, through support and intervention services.

A VPD initiative to combat the under-reporting of violence against women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Members of the community can use this tip line to share information about violent incidents against women. Line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is answered by civilian women who...

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the South Vancouver neighbourhood community. Services include crime reporting, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Hours are 9 am to 1 pm Mondays, 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday, and 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays.

Works to enhance the accessibility of police services for the Strathcona neighbourhood community. Services include information and referral, crime reporting, free 529 bike registration, and public education on crime prevention and personal safety. Office hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday an...

Provides support to victims, witnesses, and their family members to lessen the impact of crime and trauma. Services include emotional support, crisis intervention, needs assessment and referrals, as well as canine therapeutic support. Accepts referrals from self or other. Office hours are from 7 am ...

Works in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department to enhance the accessibility of police services for the West End and Coal Harbour neighbourhood communities. Services include public education on crime prevention and personal safety, and assistance with crime reporting. Office hours are 10 a...