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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.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a form of impaired driving as a driver’s judgment is compromised when they are not fully focused on the road. Distracted driving is the act of driving while engaged in other activities—such as looking after children, texting, talking on the phone or to a passenger, watching videos, eating, or reading. Even talking […]
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 […]
Violence Against Women
Click here to exit this site quickly. Violence against women is not just a women’s issue, it’s everyone’s issue. Violence against women is not a private family problem. It is a community and public health concern affecting not only the victim and abuser but everyone around them. When violence does occur, women, children and […]
Abuse of Older Adults
Abuse of older adults is an act or behaviour by anyone, including a caregiver, which results in harm to an older person’s well-being or safety. Caregivers are often family members, but include anyone who provides care to the older person in their own home or a care facility. Issues of power and control underlie all […]
Cougar sighted in residential area
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has responded to a cougar sighting in the Glenbrook neighbourhood of New Westminster. This area backs on to a wooded ravine near Glenbrook Drive. There are numerous police resources in the area advising residents and trick-or-treaters of the sighting. A Conservation Officer has been assigned to this […]
NWPD investigate deceased person found in burning vehicle
New Westminster – On October 28th 2015 at approximately 6:45pm the NWPD responded to the 1000 block of 4th Avenue to assist the New Westminster Fire Department with a vehicle fire. After the fire was extinguished, one deceased person was located in the vehicle. The NWPD Major Crime Unit is in the initial stages of […]
Public Notification
New Westminster – The NWPD would like to inform the community of three personal robberies that may be related, which took place in the 800 block of 20th Street and in the 700 to 800 blocks of 22nd Street. The robberies occurred between October 13, 2015 and October 27, 2015 between the hours of 10:00pm […]
UPDATE: NWPD Continue to Request Assistance in Locating Missing Man
New Westminster – The NWPD is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance in locating, Anthony Clark Britch. Anthony is a 26 year-old, caucasian male standing approximately 5’6” inches tall with a slender build, weighing 170lbs. Anthony has short brown hair with blue eyes. Anthony was last seen at the Sapperton Skytrain station on August […]
NWPD Request Assistance Locating Missing Female
New Westminster – The NWPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating, April Paige Nabess. Ms. Nabess is a 16 year old, aboriginal female, standing approximately 5’4” with a slim build, weighing 110 pounds. She has brown eyes, long black waist length hair and her clothing description is unknown at this time. Ms. Nabess was […]
Our 2014 Annual Report
The New Westminster Police Department is proud to share the 2014 Annual Report. It was an exciting year for the New Westminster Police Department, and our report details partnerships that were established, changes that were made, and new projects that are underway. ANNUAL REPORT