I’ve only been on the road for 30 minutes, and there have already been so many #heresyourcoupon moments. Give me strength. #VPDRideAlong #TrafficSafety

Report of a hit and run where a car struck a pedestrian. The car stopped, then reversed and drove away. The pedestrian should be okay, considering their ride on the hood of the car. To the driver - we have your license plate number. Best to turn yourself in. #VPDRideAlong

Took a spin through the downtown Entertainment District on Granville St. A lot of people are bustling about but not much else is going on. Seems like everyone is still dining or shopping. We’ll check back later tonight once the bars and clubs open. #VPDRideAlong

Did I mention that it’s raining? Well, it is, and it’s raining hard. Like cats and dogs hard. Huge puddles are forming on some of the low lying roads and intersections, so if you’re driving tonight, please be careful. #VPDRideAlong #RoadSafety

Alert citizen calling in a male breaking into vehicles in an underground parkade. Units and K9 are on the way. #VPDRideAlong

Suspect popped out of the underground and tried to make a run for it. He was challenged by K9 and he surrendered. One in custody. Well done, team! #VPDRideAlong VPD Canine Unit

The rain is keeping people inside, and the domestic disturbances are starting to come in. There are several in progress across the city. With heightened emotion and often involving violence, domestics are some of the sketchiest calls for officers to attend. #VPDRideAlong

Each district has their own channel and dispatcher. When there’s a major call, the chief dispatcher (CD) sends out an alert tone, called a “warble”, and broadcasts the call across all channels. This way, all units are aware of the unfolding incident. #VPDRideAlong

A short time ago, there were several callers reporting “shots fired” and the call was warbled. After an extensive area search, additional witnesses were located who confirmed the “shots” were actually fireworks. 👍🏻 #VPDRIdeAlong

Did another spin through the Granville Entertainment District and the lid was still on it, so I headed back to HQ for a quick break. But then, another warble, so I’m headed out again. #VPDRideAlong

I was in a parkade recovering a car when a golf cart with a flashing yellow light came rolling slowly up the ramp and around the corner toward me. Inside, the serious security guard was a septuagenarian, dapper in his red coat and styled white hair. #VPD #TheySeeMeRollin

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! If you’re working, I hope you get some down time with your loved ones over the next few days. #VPD #MerryChristmas

Congratulations to my dear friend and old partner, Sgt. 1880 Jana McGuinness, as she works her last shift with the Vancouver Police tonight. Jana - it’s been my honour to have worked with you. Congratulations on your retirement! #VPD #patrol #partners #oneofthegoodones

As 2023 comes to a close, I am grateful for many things: my family, friends, and a job I enjoy. I’m healthy, happy, and have a life that I love. What a great way to end the year. Wishing you a Happy New Year, and see you all in 2024! #VPD #HappyNewYear

Headed to a gun call when I got passed by a speeding motorist. What the… With no time for a #heresyourcoupon moment, I pulled in front and flipped on the red & blues. It worked. They went from warp speed to legal. If only it were always so easy. #VPD #RoadSafety

To our fallen comrade, may all those whose lives you touched find light in these darkest of moments. Rest easy now, officer. We have the watch from here. Vancouver Police

I arrested a guy the other week and caught several officers playing rock/paper/scissors to see who was going to help with the report. “Are you playing what I think you’re playing?” Silent pause… “Yup!” They just rolled with it and kept playing. 😂 #VPD #team