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#VPDNews: The Vancouver Police Department’s investigation into the April 26 mass casualty incident at the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival has resulted in additional second-degree murder charges against the alleged driver of the vehicle used in the incident. Three additional charges…

Harry Hayward Symes took leave from the VPD to join the armed forces in #WWI in 1914. In July 1916, a shell burst near him, knocking him unconscious. He never recovered his strength and suffered from “shell shock,” known today as PTSD. He was discharged in March 1918 and resigned…

Swing by to talk to our recruiters this weekend at Caribbean Days in Coquitlam! Our Recruiting Team will be on-site to answer any questions about a career in policing. #JoinVPD #VPD #CaribbeanDays #Recruiting

VPD’s Task Force Barrage has seized more than 14 kilograms of illicit drugs destined for distribution in the Downtown Eastside, disrupting a violent criminal network and removing more than $2 million in illegal substances from the community. “This neighbourhood continues to be…

If you’re leaving the area after the Celebration of Light, be patient and follow the direction of our officers. Consider taking side streets when possible to avoid Davie and Denman, which are getting heavily congested. #CelebOfLight

Lots of people already at English Bay for the fireworks. #CelebOfLight

For public safety, Transport Canada has an airspace restriction over English Bay tonight. Under the Canadian Aviation Regulations, flying drones of any size or weight at an advertised event is illegal unless you have a Special Flight Operations Certificate. If you violate the…

The @VPDMarineUnit will be doing safety checks at the Celebration of Light again tonight: ⚓️Don't enter the exclusion zone ⚓️Non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks and paddleboards, need to be in their assigned holding area ⚓️Ensure you have proper safety equipment, such as…

We're excited for night two of @CelebOfLight! 🎆 Celebrate safely with these #911Tips and join us tonight on X and Instagram as we share live updates & info from our call takers & dispatchers. See more #CelebofLights tips: bit.ly/44PsMd6 #911BC

Heading down to the fireworks tonight? Expect large crowds, road closures, and a strong #VPD presence. Following the fireworks, our officers will be at strategic locations to help everyone get home safely. If you need help, approach a VPD officer or call 911. #CelebOfLight

The Celebration of Light draws large crowds to the West End every year, which can make leaving the area after the show challenging for both spectators and police, as Davie and Denman become heavily congested. Our priority is your safety. Barriers will be in place to help manage…

Road closures will once again be in effect for tonight's Celebration of Light. If you live in an area with closures and you are driving, you may need proof of residency to enter. #CelebOfLight Map: @CityofVancouver

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#VPDNews: Vancouver Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old boy near Robson Square on Saturday night. A 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody around 11 p.m. Monday night after turning himself in to a VPD patrol officer near Kingsway and Nanaimo…

Today, I had the privilege of swearing in 11 new VPD pre-recruits. Their diverse backgrounds include firefighting, military service, police civilian roles, fitness training, volunteer work, and six former VPD special municipal officers. Among them are also two family members of…

#VanTraffic: The Lions Gate Bridge has reopened to traffic in both directions.

#VanTraffic: Lions Gate Bridge is closed in both directions due to a police incident.

#VPDNews: Vancouver Police are investigating the murder of a 15-year-old boy, who died Sunday morning following a violent altercation near Robson Square. No arrests have been made, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward. “Vancouver Police investigators…