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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.
Constable Crowston recognized for dedication to apprehending impaired drivers
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Constable Jamie Crowston is the first person in the history of the department to be recognized for four consecutive years of service to Alexa’s Team. Cst. Crowston has been with the New Westminster Police Department since 2009, where he works in the Traffic Unit. Alexa’s Team, which is made […]
NWPD Host Social Media Awareness Workshop – Jesse Miller and Carol Todd
New Westminster – On January 28th 2016 at 6:30pm the New Westminster Police Department, in partnership with District Parent Advisory Council, School District 40, New Westminster Community Schools, New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation, Fraserside Community Service, Family Services, and New Westminster Teacher’s Union, are hosting Parents’ Night Out at the Justice Institute of BC. […]
Update: Officer Involved Shooting, Suspect Charged
New Westminster – On Friday, January 15th 2016 at approximately 1200pm members of the NWPD responded to a report of an unwanted person at a business in the 800 block of Boyd Street in Queensborough. One adult male was taken into custody without incident and an interaction occurred with a second adult male in the […]
Closure of Front Street
New Westminster – On February 1st 2016 Front Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic for construction until July 2016. During the closure, the City of New Westminster has implemented changes to the local commercial vehicle regulations, but commercial vehicles will be re-routed to other regional truck routes where possible. The NWPD will be […]
New Westminster Police Department release Strategic Plan 2016 – 2019
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is excited to announce the 2016 to 2019 Strategic Plan. As the City of New Westminster continues to grow, the NWPD has set out three major strategic directions and their respective objectives, which provides clear direction and organizational accountability. Throughout 2015, the NWPD conducted a series of […]
Saving lives during Operation Impact
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department will be out in force over the Thanksgiving long weekend in support of Operation Impact. This national campaign will run from October 9th – 12th and the New Westminster Police Department will be engaging in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at unsafe driving behaviors. Operation […]
NWPD supports National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day
New Westminster – The NWPD is pleased to announce our support of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the 2015 National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day being held on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The CACP notes, the rising rates of recreational misuse of prescription drugs by youth can lead to addiction and unintended tragic […]
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
New Westminster – Remembrance Day is a proud Canadian tradition and the New Westminster Police Department will continue to take part in ceremonies as planned by the City of New Westminster. We are mindful of recent events and are taking extra precautions. As part of our due diligence, additional resources will be in place to […]
NWPD conducts commercial vehicle inspections in partnership with other agencies October 22-23
New Westminster – On October 22 and 23, 2014, the New Westminster Police Department, in partnership with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE), Delta Police Department, CP Police, Greater Vancouver IRSU, and the RCMP’s Port Mann Freeway Patrol, checked vehicles to confirm their compliance with applicable safety […]
NWPD to Light Wait for Me Daddy Monument
New Westminster – On October 4, 2014 at 7:30 pm, the New Westminster Police Department will have the honour of lighting the Wait for Me Daddy war memorial for the first time following the memorial’s official unveiling earlier that day at 11am, Hyack Square. The memorial has a special lighting feature that will be turned […]