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Data on VicPD’s use of force show overrepresentation of Indigenous people

Robyn Bell
January 16, 2025

Use of force against Indigenous people made up 17% of incidents, despite only representing 5% of the capital's population.

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No police liaisons could soon mean no job for SD61 board members

BC’s education minister has suggested it would fire school board members over failure to amend the safety plan to include the program

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Impaired driving is on the rise in Saanich and Victoria

Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.

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UVic study shows benefits of integrating police with mental health teams

IMPACT report indicates that long-term work with clients means reduced hospitalization and incarceration for those with severe disorders.

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Victoria Police ready for next phase of Pandora-Ellice Safety Plan

Robyn Bell
September 11, 2024

VicPD will no longer escort emergency services for all Pandora calls

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VicPD officers use dangerous driving tactics: reports

Mark Brennae
June 26, 2024

A BC Civil Liberties Association spokesperson calls the incidents concerning.

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Consequential questions remain about the potential revival of the SPLO program in SD61

The debate continues as to whether—and how—the school police liaison officer program might continue

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Victoria and Esquimalt councils review 2024 police budget

Robyn Bell
November 16, 2023

The budget could increase up to $6M if province approves rejected items from 2023