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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.
NWPD wage increase due to retroactive pay
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department recently received a query from a media outlet asking for an explanation of the pay increase of NWPD police officers who made $100,000 or more in 2011 as opposed to 2012. According to the figures provided, 40 NWPD police officers made over $100,000 in 2011 while 71 […]
NWPD Chief Constable inducted into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The New Westminster Police are pleased to announce the investiture of their own Chief Constable, Dave Jones, as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Chief Jones was present at the investiture ceremony in Ottawa this morning, held at Rideau Hall and presided over by His Excellency the Right Honourable Dave […]
Seven NWPD Officers selected for Alexa’s Team
The New Westminster Police are proud to announce that seven of our officers were selected as part of Alexa’s Team for 2012. At the young age of 4½, Alexa Middelaer tragically lost her life in May of 2008 after she and her aunt were run down by an impaired driver. Despite this devastating loss, Alexa’s […]
New Westminster police to move dispatch to E-Comm
Today the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) announced that it will be relocating its dispatch operations to E-Comm, the regional emergency communications centre for southwest British Columbia. The transition of NWPD’s call-taking and dispatch services has been endorsed by the New Westminster Police Board and is scheduled for June 4, 2013. As Police Chief Dave […]
NWPD Pipe Band to attend World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland
The New Westminster Police Department is proud to announce that the New Westminster Police Pipe Band will again be attending the World Pipe Band Championships held on Glasgow Green in Scotland on August 11th. Under the musical direction of Pipe Major Angus MacPherson and lead drummer Cam Dodson, the NWPD Pipe Band continues to be […]
New Westminster Police Department launches new website, kicking off new chapter in community engagement
New Westminster – On Tuesday, July 3, the New Westminster Police Department launched their new website. The site, which was designed by Ballistic Arts Media Studios, features access to interactive crime maps, new promotional videos and detailed, easy-to-follow information on recruitment just to name a few. “We’re thrilled about our new website,” said Chief Constable […]
NWPD Reserve Constable Graduation
New Westminster – On June 28th, 2012 the New Westminster Police Department will be graduating its first Reserve Constable Class since the program was phased out 12 years ago. Under the former program, the NWPD Reserve Constable’s were armed and their primary function was to supplement operational policing under the supervision of full time police […]
NWPD mourns passing of former Chief Constable
New Westminster – It is with deep regret that the New Westminster Police Department announces the passing of former Chief Constable Ken Brown. Chief Brown started policing in 1955 when he first joined the Vancouver Police Department as a Constable. Chief Brown quickly rose through the VPD ranks, being promoted to Detective in 1963, Sergeant […]
New Westminster Police Officer Assists Paramedics In Saving A Life
On the evening of April 14, 2012, a New Westminster Police Officer and her recruit came upon an ambulance parked on the side of the road in the 200 block of Columbia Street. The ambulance’s emergency lights were flashing and the paramedics were hurriedly opening compartments and selected the defibrillator. The constables pulled over to […]
Increase In Residential Break And Enters
In the past week, New Westminster has experienced an increase in the number of residential break and enters in various areas throughout the city. The break and enters are being investigated by our Patrol and Major Crime investigators. The break and enters occur primarily in the daytime wherein no occupants are in the residence at […]