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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.
Our highlights from 2017
2017 has come to an end we take a look at highlights from the last year. Thanks for all the love and support! Have a safe and happy New Year!
Join our team!
We are hiring! We have two civilian job opportunities currently available. You’re invited to read the short summaries below, please find the full job postings and current status of the postings on the City of New Westminster website. We are seeking two qualified individuals to assume the role of File Quality Reviewer with the New […]
Appeal for witnesses after 11 year old girl struck in crosswalk
New Westminster – An 11 year old girl sustained non-life threatening injuries after being struck in a hit and run last Thursday afternoon. The girl was hit as she was in the crosswalk at 12th Street and 7th Avenue at approximately 5:00pm. It is believed that she was struck by a silver or grey SUV, which may […]
NWPD warn of Bitcoin tax scam
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has seen an increase in reports of scammers who are requesting the virtual currency Bitcoin. Scammers will call and identify themselves as employees of the Canada Revenue Agency. The scammers are able to manipulate their phone numbers, so the call display can look as if it’s coming […]
NWPD collects coats for low income families
We are excited to once again host a “Take One, Leave One” coat rack for low income families. If you would like to donate a coat, clean and gently worn coats can be dropped off at the rack itself or the NWPD front desk. If you are cold and need a coat, regardless of […]
Residents warned of scams during the holidays
Scams happen all year, but there are a few types of scams that can get worse during the holiday season. Please take the time to educate yourself on how these scams work and then talk to your friends and family about them. The Romance Scam Online romance scams happen all year, but can get worse […]
Constable Art Wlodyka recognized as one of CAMH Difference Makers
New Westminster – Constable Art Wlodyka has been recognized as one of 150 Canadians making a difference in mental health due to his part in creating the Mental Health Unit and his research in the field of mental health. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) launched Difference Makers: 150 Leading Canadians […]
Officer Involved Shooting Suspect Convicted and Sentenced
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 […]
High risk missing child
Update: Adrian Isufi has been located safe. Thanks to everyone who helped us look for him. New Westminster – On October 14th 2017 Tue family of Adrian Isufi reported him missing. Adrian was last seen the night before on October 13th at 8:30pm when he went to bed at his family home in New Westminster. It […]
Pedestrian Safety – get your free reflector!
It’s getting dark out there, and now is the time to be thinking about making yourself visible while you walk. On average, 76 per cent more pedestrians are injured in crashes from November to January every year when conditions are dark and weather is poor compared to June to August in B.C.* The New Westminster […]