.Victoria Police patrols started on Fri in the 900 blk Pandora & 500 blk Ellice. Day one - 14 criminal code/drug files initiated, a number of arrests, large number of weapons (see pic) & quantity of illicit drugs seized. Public came out to thank officers. Our work is just starting.

#ICYMI: "(Mia) Golden said in some cases, young students are afraid to use the school bathroom because of threats and sexual coercion" Greater Victoria School District #yyj #bcpoli timescolonist.com/local-news/you…

VicPD is proud to release the results of our 2024 Community Survey: vicpd.ca/open-vicpd/com… Drawn from the responses of 946 participants who live or work in Victoria and Esquimalt, the statistically significant survey captures the impressions, concerns and opinions of the public

Unbelievable. Thanks to Victoria Fire for dealing with this stupidity quickly. $350 minimum fine should be tripled. #yyj

The 2023 Crime Severity Indexes (CSI) have been released for Esquimalt & Victoria. The City of Victoria continues to have the highest CSI out of all B.C. municipal police agencies while the Township of Esquimalt’s CSI dropped slightly. Learn More: vicpd.ca/2024/07/26/202… 1/2

The Research Universities Council of BC (RUCBC) is pleased to announce that Christina Zacharuk will be joining RUCBC as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 16, 2024. University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University @UVic University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Royal Roads Thompson Rivers University

VicPD has implemented a plan to increase safety in areas of concern in the city. Read more about the safety plan for Pandora Avenue and Ellice Street below: vicpd.ca/2024/08/06/saf…

Once again great job Victoria Police! #thanks #yyj

Tomorrow's Victoria & Esquimalt Police Board meeting will be live broadcast at 5 p.m. See the agenda and link to watch here: vicpd.ca/police-board/4…

Grateful to continue working with such an exceptional leader Del Manak and looking forward to supporting the newly elected leaders of the VEPB. vicpd.ca/2024/08/21/chi…

Construction has begun on the PRGT natural-gas pipeline, which will feed the Nisga'a Nation's #KsiLisimsLNG project in BC . 'We are breaking new ground . . . for the Nisga'a People and all #Indigenous people in Canada.' News release: ow.ly/IJvJ50T9nui

A 7 hour wait for ⁦Victoria Police⁩ officers overnight at RJH for a physician to see an individual apprehended under the Mental Health Act. Officers waited from 2am to 9am. Not a good use of officer’s time. Meeting w/Island Health leadership on Sep12 to discuss solutions.

B.C. Hydro can't deliver the electricity required to meet province's climate goals: critic vancouversun.com/news/bc-hydro-…

Very pleased to attend a swearing-in ceremony at Victoria Police this morning for 6 new Recruit Constables and 1 new Experienced Constable. Thank you to all of them for joining the Victoria Police Department team - one of the best police depts in the country. #yyj

A man prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior convictions for drug trafficking, robbery, and other offences, was arrested yesterday morning in the 200-block of Gorge Road East w/ a loaded handgun and over $29,000 in cash. The suspect is facing 5 firearms-related

Another day another random attack in British Columbia. Very frustrating to see this happening in our communities. Status quo is not good enough. #bcpoli

📢 The Board of Directors for the British Columbia School Trustees Association is pleased to announce that Trevor Davies has been selected as its incoming CEO. Learn more here: ⬇️ buff.ly/3zeLG1d

In July, VicPD implemented enhanced safety measures in response to rising concerns in areas around the city. Now, over a month into the plan, we are providing an update on the progress and outlining the next steps. #yyj Read More: vicpd.ca/2024/09/11/pan…

7 weeks of enhanced Victoria Police enforcement targeting the criminal element. Results - 50 arrests, fentanyl, cocaine & crystal meth seizures re: drug trafficking, many weapon seizures & seizure of $13,500 cash related to drug trafficking investigations. Our work continues.

In a long, rambling statement, after refusing interview requests, the Greater Vic School board disputes use of the word "safety," says it's concerned gov playing politics before elxn. Probably worth reminding the board, at this point, the minister has the power to fire them.