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If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If the crime you are reporting is not an emergency, you can call the non-emergency line at 604-525-5411 or attend our Front Counter at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC.
Protect yourself against phone scams
We are warning residents about a telephone scam involving fraudsters posing as governments agents. New Westminster residents are still being targeted by people claiming to work with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), a scenario that’s affected local residents since the summer. Scammers contact people by phone, telling them they owe money that must be repaid or […]
Social Media Workshop for Parents
Register today! Event is at 6:30pm on January 28. Presented by the New Westminster Police Department and Parents’ Night Out Jesse Miller on Digital Citizenship Learn about social networking and what kids are really doing online. Kids in 2016 are growing up in a digital age, growing up in a wired world we could never […]
Twitter Chat about Crime Reduction for Businesses
We are hosting a twitter chat tomorrow morning at 11:00am to chat with local businesses about crime reduction. Shoplifting has been a hot topic as of late and we’d like to provide the business community an opportunity to engage with us and one another about tips and strategies. You can find us on twitter (@NewWestPD) […]
Don’t give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December
New Westminster Police Department is warning shoppers not to give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December. We hope to raise awareness about thefts from vehicles this December, says Acting Sargent Jeff Scott. “People are thinking about preparing meals and buying gifts. It’s a busy time of year and protecting yourself against theft is […]
Lest we forget
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Cenotaph to remember the sacrifices our Veterans have made. May their courage and bravery never be forgotten.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a form of impaired driving as a driver’s judgment is compromised when they are not fully focused on the road. Distracted driving is the act of driving while engaged in other activities—such as looking after children, texting, talking on the phone or to a passenger, watching videos, eating, or reading. Even talking […]
Violence Against Women
Click here to exit this site quickly. Violence against women is not just a women’s issue, it’s everyone’s issue. Violence against women is not a private family problem. It is a community and public health concern affecting not only the victim and abuser but everyone around them. When violence does occur, women, children and […]
Abuse of Older Adults
Abuse of older adults is an act or behaviour by anyone, including a caregiver, which results in harm to an older person’s well-being or safety. Caregivers are often family members, but include anyone who provides care to the older person in their own home or a care facility. Issues of power and control underlie all […]
Our 2014 Annual Report
The New Westminster Police Department is proud to share the 2014 Annual Report. It was an exciting year for the New Westminster Police Department, and our report details partnerships that were established, changes that were made, and new projects that are underway. ANNUAL REPORT
Friday night with the NWPD: Mayor Cote ride along blog post
Our New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote went for a ride-along with us. We were excited to see he shared his experience on his blog. Thanks for the kind words Mayor Cote.