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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 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
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 […]
Friday night with the NWPD: Mayor Cote ride along blog post
Our New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote went for a ride-along with us. We were excited to see he shared his experience on his blog. Thanks for the kind words Mayor Cote.
NWPD Seek Public Assistance in Break and Enter
New Westminster – On October 6th, 2015 at 11:50am, members of the NWPD attended a residence in the 800 block of 14th Street for a report of a house alarm sounding. Upon arrival it was discovered a break and enter had occurred and the suspect had departed the residence prior to police arrival. Investigators have […]
NWPD Host Annual Commercial Vehicle Inspection
New Westminster – On October 6th through October 8th the NWPD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit, in partnership with the provincial Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch, have enlisted the support of Policing and regulatory enforcement agencies from across British Columbia for an annual three day Commercial Vehicle Safety Initiative. With the increasing […]
Police Incident in New Westminster
New Westminster – Due to the nature of an incident that took place on the Pattullo Bridge this morning, the Independent Investigations Office has been notified by the NWPD. The Independent Investigations Office has asserted jurisdiction and will be overseeing the investigation and handling any further media inquiries. Please contact Marten Youssef of the Independent […]
Congratulations Carmel Keenan!
More than 25 years ago Carmel Keenan reported for her first shift of work at the New Westminster Police Department. She has had the opportunity to work in many posts during the course of her career. The most memorable being her five years in Traffic Patrol as the first female Motorcycle Officer in the history […]
Distracted Driving
We are focusing on distracted driving in New Westminster this month. When driving distracted, you take longer to react to unexpected situations and are less aware of what’s going on around you. Please take the time to learn the facts about distracted driving, and choose to focus on the road when you are behind the […]
Male arrested for Robbery
New Westminster – On September 25th, 2015 at approximately 2:10pm, NWPD responded to the Scotia Bank in the 700 block of Columbia Street, New Westminster for a report of a robbery. The suspect male stole cash and fled on foot. Patrols officers, along with officers from the NWPD Street Crime Unit quickly responded and located […]
Public Notification – Kayla Bourque
The NWPD would like the members of the community to be aware we are working closely with the Ministry of Justice, Corrections Branch to ensure the safety of the community after this afternoon’s release of high risk violent offender, Kayla Bourque, who will be residing in New Westminster. Ms. Bourque has been deemed a “high-risk […]