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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.
Cell phone donation drive a huge success
We are so touched by your generosity! We are no longer accepting donations of cell phones. We have surpassed our cell phone donation drive goal of 50 phones and now we have more than 200 phones! We are calling this donation drive a success. If you would like to continue supporting the Victim Assistance Unit […]
Beware of unreputable couriers
The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about the use of unofficial couriers through online classified websites. In the past year, there has been several instances where people hired an unofficial courier to transport items out of the country but the property never arrived. Particularly, there have been couriers hired through the website […]
Thanks for a great Soccer School!
A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2016 Soccer School a success. Volunteers, coaches, organizers, kids and parents, we couldn’t have done it without you! A huge shout out to our partners: The Castle Neighbourhood Grill – provided a BBQ to over 400 people – kids and adults G & F Financial for […]
Keeping your home safe while on vacation
A house or apartment left empty while its owners are traveling is a tempting target for criminals. To ensure you have peace of mind while you’re away, here are five things you ought to consider, whether the family is driving to the Shuswap Lake for a long weekend or flying to Japan for a month. Ask […]
Pulling Together Canoe Journey 2016
Constable McLeod is participating in the Pulling Together Canoe Journey 2016! From July 2 to July 11, Constable McLeod will be paddling through traditional territories of Lil’wat, Samahquam, Skatin, Xa’xtsa, Sts’ailes, Sq’ewlets and Leq’a:mel. Cheer her on as she trains, and embarks on this exciting adventure! About the Pulling Together Canoe Journey Mission Statement: “Recognizing […]
Wrap our Ride unveiling
Massey Theatre parking lot 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster June 6, 11:45am – Noon The Wrap our Ride contest involved transforming a Hummer H2 into an anti-gang vehicle designed by a twelve year old New Westminster student, Christian. The Hummer H2 has been granted to the NWPD through the provincial government’s Civil Forfeiture Program which […]
Call for artists: Wrap our Ride! Hummer Art Project
Do you have a design idea for the New Westminster Police Department’s Hummer H2? The police department is looking to artists age 25 and younger to design an artistic vinyl wrap for the Hummer H2 which will be used by our School Liaison Officers through the streets of New Westminster. Learn more about the Hummer […]
Purple Lights Vigil happening April 25
Join us on April 25 as we bring attention to the devastating impact that domestic violence has on families and children. The Purple Lights Campaign raises awareness and provides public education through its annual campaign, which has run for seven years. The colour purple is recognized as the international colour symbolic of domestic violence. Mayor […]
How to support first responders
Across our country, thousands of first responders are struggling, often in silence, with what their jobs require them to confront: the death of a colleague, gruesome violence, horrific traffic collisions, overwrought relatives, and suicides in progress. After witnessing these events is not uncommon for constables to report partial post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. PTSD is […]
Play a key role in keeping your neighbourhood safe
Take a positive step towards a better New Westminster by volunteering for one of the many programs that the Crime Prevention Unit has to offer. Volunteers’ involvement is not only essential to the success of the community, but also rewarding for those who participate. Volunteers gain a real satisfaction knowing that they play a key […]