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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

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A breakfast rally in Victoria calls for halt to C-IRG

By Michael John Lo
March 30, 2023

The RCMP’s industry and resource task force is currently under review and faces multiple lawsuits

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Internal VicPD survey results show both white and racialized participants feel discriminated against based on their race and gender

By Tori Marlan
March 22, 2023

The survey also notes the department's lack of diversity as only 11% of respondents identified as a visible minority