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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.
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.
Congratulations Carmel Keenan!
More than 25 years ago Carmel Keenan reported for her first shift of work at the New Westminster Police Department. She has had the opportunity to work in many posts during the course of her career. The most memorable being her five years in Traffic Patrol as the first female Motorcycle Officer in the history […]
Distracted Driving
We are focusing on distracted driving in New Westminster this month. When driving distracted, you take longer to react to unexpected situations and are less aware of what’s going on around you. Please take the time to learn the facts about distracted driving, and choose to focus on the road when you are behind the […]
Public Notification – Kayla Bourque
The NWPD would like the members of the community to be aware we are working closely with the Ministry of Justice, Corrections Branch to ensure the safety of the community after this afternoon’s release of high risk violent offender, Kayla Bourque, who will be residing in New Westminster. Ms. Bourque has been deemed a “high-risk […]