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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.
Police Information Checks now available online
New Westminster – As part of our ongoing effort to optimize the use of technology, enhance efficiency, and better serve members of the public, the New Westminster Police Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new online application process for employment and volunteer Police Information Checks. Available now via the NWPD website at […]
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 […]
New Westminster Police Department adopts naloxone to fight opioid crisis
New Westminster – Throughout the month of February New Westminster Police Department members and front line civilian staff will be trained in administering naloxone. The drug, which enters the body through a nasal spray, reverses the effects of opioids. “Having naloxone available to us means we can save lives in opioid overdose situations, and can […]
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 host annual commercial vehicle inspection initiative
New Westminster – October 4th through October 6th the New Westminster Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit, in partnership with the provincial Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE), have enlisted the support of policing and regulatory enforcement agencies from across British Columbia for an annual three day commercial vehicle safety initiative. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Update – NWPD has gone green!
New Westminster – In January 2015, as part of a pilot project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce fuel expenses, the first four NWPD patrol division vehicles equipped with dual fuel technology took to the streets of New Westminster. The NWPD is happy to announce that since the roll out of the initial […]