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A Surrey police patch is shown in Surrey, B.C., on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Victoria Police Board says a complaint by a former board member will be handled by investigators from Surrey and Delta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Victoria Police ‘crisis of integrity’ to be probed by Surrey, Delta officers

Former Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board member files complaint in wake of botched investigation

A Surrey police patch is shown in Surrey, B.C., on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Victoria Police Board says a complaint by a former board member will be handled by investigators from Surrey and Delta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A Victoria police officer has let their notebook fall into the hands of a “criminal element,” compromising personal information in the second such information incident within the department in just over one year. (Black Press Media file photo)

2nd Victoria police officer loses notebook containing personal information

Lawyer says the compromised information includes his client’s name, address and vehicle information

  • Mar 14, 2024
A Victoria police officer has let their notebook fall into the hands of a “criminal element,” compromising personal information in the second such information incident within the department in just over one year. (Black Press Media file photo)
A decommissioned hand grenade known as a “Mills bomb” was found in donated items at the Value Village store in Abbotsford on Monday (Feb. 26). (Abbotsford Police photo)

Businesses evacuated after hand grenade found at Abbotsford thrift store

RCMP’s explosives disposal unit determines device is not live

A decommissioned hand grenade known as a “Mills bomb” was found in donated items at the Value Village store in Abbotsford on Monday (Feb. 26). (Abbotsford Police photo)
One man was arrested and an alleged 3D-printed firearms operation has been shut down and seized in Prince George. (CFSEU handout)

Alleged 3D-printed gun operation taken down by police in Prince George

1 man was arrested and later released

One man was arrested and an alleged 3D-printed firearms operation has been shut down and seized in Prince George. (CFSEU handout)
Supinder Wraich (as the character Sabrina Sohal) salutes in a scene in CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, “Allegiance,” to debut Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo: Darko Sikman via CBC/Lark Productions)

‘I’ll be PVR’ing it’: Mayor, others enjoy CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama ‘Allegiance’

Party at city hall held ahead of TV and streaming debut tonight

Supinder Wraich (as the character Sabrina Sohal) salutes in a scene in CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, “Allegiance,” to debut Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo: Darko Sikman via CBC/Lark Productions)
B.C.’s police services director says there was no criminal offence committed by officers in a May 2022 undercover training event, according to a statement from the Public Safety Ministry Feb. 2, 2024. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

No criminal offence found in B.C. police’s undercover training event: Ministry

B.C.’s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has resumed it probe of May 2022 allegations

B.C.’s police services director says there was no criminal offence committed by officers in a May 2022 undercover training event, according to a statement from the Public Safety Ministry Feb. 2, 2024. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
Actors Supinder Wraich (Sabrina Sohal) and Enrico Colantoni (as Vince Brambilla) in CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, “Allegiance,” to debut Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Photo: Darko Sikman via CBC/Lark Productions)

Inside the ‘fictional world’ of CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, out Feb. 7

‘Allegiance’ creator says the new series has nothing to do with city’s recent policing transition mess

Actors Supinder Wraich (Sabrina Sohal) and Enrico Colantoni (as Vince Brambilla) in CBC’s new Surrey-set police drama, “Allegiance,” to debut Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Photo: Darko Sikman via CBC/Lark Productions)
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender speaks in Vancouver on March 7, 2023. Govender announced Jan. 30, 2024 that her office has launched an inquiry into police use of force in the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Inquiry launched into police use of force: B.C. human rights commissioner

This expands on the 2021 report that look at mental health calls, detainment in 5 police jurisdictions

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender speaks in Vancouver on March 7, 2023. Govender announced Jan. 30, 2024 that her office has launched an inquiry into police use of force in the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Police were investigating a shooting Tuesday at Edmonton City Hall, where a Molotov cocktail was also thrown from the building’s second floor. Police surround city hall during an investigation, in Edmonton, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Shots fired, Molotov cocktail tossed before man arrested at Edmonton city hall

Unarmed security guard acted quickly to detain suspect

Police were investigating a shooting Tuesday at Edmonton City Hall, where a Molotov cocktail was also thrown from the building’s second floor. Police surround city hall during an investigation, in Edmonton, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A driver and passenger were arrested in New Westminster after police found $110,000 worth of cash and another $100,000 worth drugs in vacuum-sealed packages in the vehicle during a traffic stop on Jan. 18, 2024. (New Westminster Police handout)

B.C. driver caught with $110K in cash, $100K worth of drugs: Police

New Westminster police say the suspect was also prohibited from driving when arrested

A driver and passenger were arrested in New Westminster after police found $110,000 worth of cash and another $100,000 worth drugs in vacuum-sealed packages in the vehicle during a traffic stop on Jan. 18, 2024. (New Westminster Police handout)
B.C.'s police complaint commissioner has ordered a review into how an officer was disciplined for misconduct, saying it didn't fit the seriousness of allegations that he made inappropriate sexual advances. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

Watchdog wants review of B.C. police officer’s penalty for sexual advances

Officer reduced in rank, complaints commissioner checking to see if punishment fit misconduct

B.C.'s police complaint commissioner has ordered a review into how an officer was disciplined for misconduct, saying it didn't fit the seriousness of allegations that he made inappropriate sexual advances. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth is considering the expansion of Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit. The unit currently serves most but not all parts of Vancouver Island. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

As homicides spike, B.C. looks to upgrade Vancouver Island major crime unit

Public safety minister looks to expand unit’s reach into underserved areas

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth is considering the expansion of Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit. The unit currently serves most but not all parts of Vancouver Island. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
New Westminster police are asking for help locating a stolen vehicle and the dog that was inside it. The department says the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport was stolen from the 800-block of Carnarvon Street at about 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2023. (Photos courtesy of New Westminster Police Department)

B.C. man’s dog stolen after car nabbed with pup inside of it: police

Owner hoping to reunite with 6-year-old border collie, ‘Zoey’

New Westminster police are asking for help locating a stolen vehicle and the dog that was inside it. The department says the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport was stolen from the 800-block of Carnarvon Street at about 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2023. (Photos courtesy of New Westminster Police Department)
Delta Police Department Sgt. Jim Ingram wears one of the detachment’s body-worn cameras at the B.C. RCMP ‘E’ Division headquarters in Surrey on Jan. 11, 2024. The B.C. Associations of Chiefs of Police were touting the current and future roll out of of body-worn cameras in B.C. (Lauren Collins)

Watchdog calls body cams an imperfect ‘eye’ into B.C. police interactions

Police chiefs tout the effectiveness for investigations with timelines, evidence gathering

Delta Police Department Sgt. Jim Ingram wears one of the detachment’s body-worn cameras at the B.C. RCMP ‘E’ Division headquarters in Surrey on Jan. 11, 2024. The B.C. Associations of Chiefs of Police were touting the current and future roll out of of body-worn cameras in B.C. (Lauren Collins)
A Delta Police Department officer demonstrates recording on a body camera during a news conference by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police about implementing body-worn cameras for officers, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Police chiefs say body cams will improve carriage of justice

Cameras soon to be worn by thousands of officers in BC and across Canada

A Delta Police Department officer demonstrates recording on a body camera during a news conference by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police about implementing body-worn cameras for officers, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Police say a dog that fell to its death in downtown Vancouver may have been deliberately thrown from a window. A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dog found dead on Vancouver lane may have been thrown from window

Police investigating video security footage after incident at Downtown Eastside hotel

Police say a dog that fell to its death in downtown Vancouver may have been deliberately thrown from a window. A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Roy Heide of Abbotsford has received just under five years in prison after his 21st conviction for impaired driving. (Facebook photo)

B.C. man convicted of impaired driving for 21st time; most in Canadian history

Roy Heide, 66, sentenced to five years in prison on Dec. 15

Roy Heide of Abbotsford has received just under five years in prison after his 21st conviction for impaired driving. (Facebook photo)
Police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested and released pending charges after being found riding the SkyTrain on Christmas Day with a rack of allegedly stolen coats. A SkyTrain is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, April 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver

Police say the 34 coats on the rack were worth an estimated $6,100

Police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested and released pending charges after being found riding the SkyTrain on Christmas Day with a rack of allegedly stolen coats. A SkyTrain is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, April 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Police say a 72-year-old woman used a shovel to chase a combative and naked man from her Vancouver home on Tuesday night. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. woman, 72, corners naked man with shovel after he broke in to her home

Vancouver police say the man has been charged and remains in custody.

Police say a 72-year-old woman used a shovel to chase a combative and naked man from her Vancouver home on Tuesday night. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
First responders look over the scene of a bus crash on Highway 97C Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna in this Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 handout photo. The BC Prosecution Service says there will be no charges stemming from the Christmas Eve 2022 bus crash that claimed four lives. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Bill Gerber

No charges in B.C. Highway 97C bus crash that killed 4 Christmas Eve, 2022

Police said extremely icy road conditions caused the rollover east of Merritt

First responders look over the scene of a bus crash on Highway 97C Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna in this Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 handout photo. The BC Prosecution Service says there will be no charges stemming from the Christmas Eve 2022 bus crash that claimed four lives. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Bill Gerber