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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.
Students show support for Cops for Cancer
New Westminster – School Liaison Officer Constable Gerald Lau is taking part in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast and the New Westminster Police Department would like to thank a local student, Sahara for her support of Constable Lau’s journey. Constable Lau extended an invitation to the local elementary and middle schools to help […]
New Westminster Police Department changes coat of arms
New Westminster – After 25 years, the New Westminster Police department will change its coat of arms. While much of the coat of arms remains the same as the previous, the inner scroll has been updated to read: Safety, Service, Integrity. The previous version of the scroll read: Safety, Service, Friendship. “For us integrity is […]
Parent’s Night Out – Social Media Awareness, Safer Schools Together
New Westminster – Resources mentioned at the Parent’s Night Out talk are available below: Social Media Checklist Safer Schools Together Sexting Safety Agreement by J. Hengstler (2016) Family Cell Phone & Technology Use Contract by Carrie Goldman Family Media Agreement K-5 by commonsense.org (2013) The NWPD is happy to announce Parent’s Night Out! If you’re […]
Car decorating contest
Congratulations to Samanya and Ariana who are the winners of the car decorating contest! You will be meeting Chief Constable Dave Jones and receiving a VIP tour of the police department. Thanks to the other top six entries. You will be contacted shortly about receiving your evidence bag full of goodies. Bravo to each of […]
Crime prevention program Safe-Tea is back for the holiday season
The New Westminster Police Department’s crime prevention program Safe-Tea was such a success that it’s back for the holiday season. This free program brings together local police and seniors to talk about recent trends in fraud, and ways to stay safe. If you’re interested in learning more about this program please call Constable Wendy Bowyer […]
NWPD launches refreshed website
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is pleased to launch a refreshed website featuring improved navigation, new features and an updated look and feel. “This is an exciting day for the New Westminster Police Department,” said Chief Dave Jones. “It’s been a while since we updated the look of our site and we […]
Pedestrian safety blitz launches in New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department and ICBC would like to remind both drivers and pedestrians about the shared responsibility in keeping our New Westminster roads safe. “We are conducting enforcement directed at drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians for offences that put themselves and others at risk,” said Sergeant Paul Fayle who works […]
Donate your cell phone to a good cause
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is looking for 50 cell phones to be donated over the month of August. The Victim Assistance Unit uses the phones by giving them to victims of domestic violence, seniors, and people in at-risk situations. “By donating your old cell phone you ensure that help for victims […]
Tea party brings officers and seniors together to talk safety
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department, have stepped up efforts to give seniors the tools to deal with scams and fraud over the phone and through email. Safe-Tea workshops were held between May 30 and June 3 throughout New Westminster and were funded by the Canadian Department of Justice. The workshops were presented […]
Seized Hummer transformed by New Westminster student
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has unveiled a transformed Hummer, which was designed by 12 year old New Westminster student Christian W. The Hummer H2 was provided to the New Westminster Police Department through the provincial government’s civil forfeiture program. This prompted the New Westminster Police Department to have the Wrap our […]