Downtown Community Policing Centre

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A heartwarming surprise in the office today! Students from a nearby high school stopped by and dropped off handmade thank-you cards for our officers. You made our day extra special! @VancouverPD

Proud to see a former volunteer graduating today from the JIBC! All the best!

Proud to see a volunteer in this post! All the best!

We are here at the @SVNSSeries with @VPDRecruiting until 5PM! Come say hi to us at section 204 and grab some personal safety devices and informational materials! 🏉🏟️

#VPDNews: The decision to grant the VPD Police Academy represents a significant milestone for public safety in Vancouver and across the Province. The creation of the VPD Police Academy marks a major step forward. This will strengthen the department’s ability to recruit, train, and prepare the next generation of police officers for the City of Vancouver. “The VPD Police Academy is intended to enhance the essential work of the Justice Institute of British Columbia, helping ensure future police officers are prepared for the evolving demands of modern policing,” said Vancouver Police Chief Constable Steve Rai. “The JIBC will remain an important institution for police education in British Columbia.” “This moment has been years in the making,” said Chief Constable Rai. “It reflects years of planning, advocacy, and collaboration driven by a shared commitment to building a safer Vancouver and a safer Province.” On behalf the VPD, we would like to thank the Province, Mayor Ken Sim, our City Councillors and the Vancouver Police Board who continue to support and recognize the extraordinary public safety pressures the City of Vancouver faces. “Public safety is the foundation of a thriving city,” added Chief Constable Rai. “This investment will prepare the officers who will serve the City of Vancouver for decades to come.”

Big things are coming to Granville Street this summer! In partnership with @downtownvan BIA, we're incredibly excited to announce the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone! Between June 11th and July 20th, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026, five blocks of Granville Street (between Georgia and Davie) will be converted into a fun, free, and family-friendly space, showcasing the best of what Vancouver has to offer as we welcome visitors from around the world. The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone will be an excellent opportunity to dine, shop, listen to live music, and connect with soccer fans from around the world. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer!

Last day of the month and volunteers are out and about all day on Foot Patrols in the neighbourhood promoting community safety and keeping downtown Vancouver clean!

The Vancouver Police Department is closely monitoring the situation in Iran. We are liaising with our policing partners, and additional officers have been deployed to manage pre-planned protests. We will adjust our deployment appropriately as the situation unfolds.

Please share: Due to an extreme weather alert for temperatures that feel at or below 0 C, additional shelter spaces will be open from tonight, February 27, through March 1 ⬇️ Translations: 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Tagalog | Español | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Tiếng Việt 1/7

#VPDNews: The Vancouver Police Department announced today the creation of the Vancouver Police Training Academy - Centre of Excellence in the Woodward’s building at 351 Abbott Street. “The issue of municipal police training in B.C. was first raised in 2017,” said Chief Constable Steve Rai. “Nearly a decade later, the core challenges remain.” He noted that the current Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Police Academy model still does not meet Vancouver’s complex policing needs. “Several formal reviews of the JIBC Police Academy have highlighted the issues we’re talking about (We Must Do Better: Best Practices Review of Municipal Police Training in British Columbia and Municipal Police Training in British Columbia – Needs Assessment). The Province invited submissions for municipal police departments to run their own satellite police academies. We’ve been waiting for the Province’s decision for almost five months.” Although the JIBC has increased its recruit cohort size, Chief Constable Rai emphasized that the expansion remains far below the VPD’s training demand. As a result, the VPD continues to provide extensive remedial training, including approximately eight weeks of combined pre‑ and post‑academy instruction for every new recruit. Contemporary policing requires specialized skills, advanced scenario-based learning, and expanded instructional capacity. The Vancouver Police Training Academy will provide advanced training for currently serving VPD officers and will also bridge the gap to prepare recent recruit graduates for policing in Vancouver. The location of the new academy was specifically chosen to bring greater police presence to the surrounding area. “We chose the Woodward’s site to reinforce our commitment to the Downtown Eastside community. The VPD is part of this community and we want our training to reflect that commitment,” said Chief Constable Rai. “Residents and businesses across Vancouver have been clear: they want stability, predictability, and to feel safe,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “Locating this new training academy in the Woodward’s complex will help anchor daily activity and presence in the heart of our city, contributing to safety, stability, and long-term renewal in Gastown and the surrounding communities.” The Vancouver Police Training Academy - Centre of Excellence is a practical, scalable, long-term solution. It will address identified deficiencies, align with provincial certification requirements, and reflect Vancouver’s unique policing environment. “The people of Vancouver deserve a police service that is thoroughly prepared, well-trained, and ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Chief Constable Rai. “This Centre of Excellence reinforces our commitment to public safety, now and into the future.”

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Our first Speed Watch of the year is underway in partnership with the @gastownhxcpc and @icbc. Please remember to slow down, obey posted speed limits, and help keep our streets safe for everyone.

The Downtown Community Policing Center partnered w/ Downtown Van, Amazon, & several neighborhood stakeholders to assemble warming kits for our community. Throughout the winter months, we’ll be out on foot patrols across the downtown core distributing these kits to those in need.

#VPDNews: A 13-year-old has been arrested by Vancouver Police for allegedly stealing a $1,200 jacket from a high-end luxury store downtown with a replica firearm strapped to his leg. VPD officers responded around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday to reports that security had a suspect pinned to the ground with a gun strapped to his leg outside the store, located near Granville and Dunsmuir. Police arrived on scene, arrested the teen, and secured the replica firearm. The 13-year-old, a Surrey resident, has been released into the custody of a parent. The investigation is ongoing.

#VanTraffic Vancouver Police have closed down Granville Street from Nelson to Helmcken. A man is throwing objects outside the window of a residential building to the street below. Crisis negotiators and emergency response teams are on scene and attempting to resolve the situation.

Due to an extreme weather alert for heavy rainfall, additional shelter spaces will be open tonight, January 27 until Thursday, January 29 ⬇️ Translations: 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Tagalog | Español | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Tiếng Việt 1/7

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Thank you to all #VPD officers and staff, both on the frontlines and behind the scenes, for your efforts in keeping the community safe during this weekend’s upcoming protests.

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we thank all the sworn and civilian professional members of the @VancouverPD for their dedication and service. Your commitment to safety and excellence makes a real difference every day. We also extend our appreciation to our partner law enforcement agencies and public safety partners who work alongside us to keep our communities safe. Together, we make Vancouver and beyond stronger and safer. @VPDRecruiting #LEAD2026 #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #ThankYou #VPD