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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 to provide vehicles and volunteers for Operation Red Nose
The New Westminster Police Department is gearing up for a great night this Saturday, December 15, 2012. Police officers, civilians, Reserve Constables and NWPD volunteers will be heading out to volunteer their time to Operation Red Nose, providing safe rides home to holiday party-goers. This is the first year that the NWPD has taken part […]
NWPD to participate in ICBC’s Speed Relative to Conditions Campaign
With rain in the forecast for later this week, the New Westminster Police will be set up in various locations around the city to enforce ICBC’s Speed Relative to Conditions Campaign. The Department strives to remind drivers that poor weather conditions reduce visibility, requiring slower driving and at least twice the driving distance between vehicles. […]
NWPD to Hold Ceremony to Christen the Police Vessel in Honour of the Late Ken Shaw
On Friday, October 12 at 11:00 am, the New Westminster Police Department will be holding a ceremony to mark the renaming of the police vessel from the current Mike-1 to Shaw-1, in memory of the late NWPD Sergeant Ken Shaw, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2008. Sgt. Shaw’s widow and family members will […]
Saving Lives during Operation Impact
October 5-8, 2012 will mark Operation Impact, a national campaign to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world. This special weekend is a police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public in safe driving practices […]
NWPD To Crack Down On Dangerous Driving As Part Of May’s Month-Long High Risk Driving Campaign
On May 23rd and May 25th, members of the New Westminster Police Department will be stationed at several key locations throughout the City of New Westminster to target high-risk driving behaviours such as speeding, using electronic devices while driving, and not wearing seatbelts. This initiative is part of BC’s High Risk Driving Campaign, a month-long […]
NWPD Statement On The Resignation Of Former Constable Jeff Klassen
On May 3rd, 2012 former NWPD Constable Jeff KLASSEN submitted his resignation to Chief Constable Dave JONES. Chief JONES has accepted that resignation. While it is not the normal practice for NWPD to comment on personnel matters, given the elevated amount of media interest regarding Mr. KLASSEN, it was decided it was in the public […]
New Westminster Police Officers Proud To Be Members Of Alexa’s Team
Alexa’s Story 4 ½ year-old Alexa Renée Middelaer was a child full of zeal with a tenacious spirit. With her blonde curls flowing, she plowed through life with purpose, determination and vigor. On a warm sunny day in May 2008, Alexa and her aunt were visiting “Horsey Love”, a very special […]
The New Westminster Police Department Provides Tips On How To Prevent Break And Enters
The New Westminster Police Department advise that with warm days and nights approaching, criminals will often target residences on those warm summer nights as they are only too aware that many unsuspecting home owners will leave doors or windows ajar. Visit your local police agencies Crime Prevention section for information and brochures on break and […]
Impaired Driving Prevention Presentation At New Westminster Secondary School
On Thursday, April 26th there will be an Impaired Driving Prevention Presentation given to Grade 11 and 12 classes in the library at the New Westminster Senior Secondary High School. A pivotal speaker at this event is Michael Buckingham who was a Washington State Trooper who was hit in his police vehicle and subsequently trapped […]
New Westminster Police Soccer School Registration April 14, 2012
The New Westminster Police Department is once again holding its very successful Soccer School from July 23rd to July 27th, 2012 at Queens Park in New Westminster and wish to advise that registration will take place as follows: 9:00 a.m. on April 14, 2012 New Westminster Police Department 555 Columbia Street New Westminster BC Please […]