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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.
Budget Meeting with City Council and NWPD Police Board
Join us for an online meeting about the NWPD budget with City Council and NWPD Police Board. Thu, Nov 04, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance. Council Chamber, City Hall. Meeting agenda: https://pub-newwestcity.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f917eb0d-4738-4da6-90b2-5df994f16b52&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English Live stream: https://www.newwestcity.ca/city_hall/council_agendas_meetings/council-meeting-agendas-reports-minutes Link to video recording: https://pub-newwestcity.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=f917eb0d-4738-4da6-90b2-5df994f16b52
Two people arrested after gun found by K-9 Unit
New Westminster – At approximately 10:17pm on September 13, 2021 a man called the New Westminster Police Department to report that a gun had been pointed at him. Patrol members rushed to the area of 4th Avenue and 6th Street to search for suspects. As patrol members were gathering additional information from the victim, it […]
Q+A with Mike Hoyer, NWPD Volunteer
How long have you been volunteering with NWPD? About 16 years. I went to the Citizen’s School NWPD offered and then became involved. That program was incredibly informative and engaging. How do you currently serve the city? I work with Crime Watch doing the Graffiti Patrol and I’m on the Board of the Victim’s Assistance Unit […]
Update on high risk missing person Eric Cardeno
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old New Westminster resident Eric Cardeno. Mr. Cardeno was last seen at his residence located in the Queensborough area in New Westminster on August 14th at approximately 2:00 am. Mr. Cardeno was wearing a dark tank top and black basketball […]
You’ve Been in a Collision, Now What?
You’ve just been in a collision with another vehicle, now what? Being involved in a collision is something that no one wants to think about or experience. However, we take safety precautions like clicking into our seatbelts each time we drive because we know the possibility of getting into a collision exists. In the province […]
New Westminster Police Department searches for vandalism suspects
New Westminster – On July 25th the New Westminster Police Department received a report of vandalism to the Saint Peter’s Roman Catholic Church located at the corner of 4th Street and Royal Avenue. The front of the church was targeted with orange graffiti. “We’re working to find the people responsible for this and hold them […]
Police Board Package for June 2021
Open Police Board Package – 15 June 2021
Apply to be a member of the New Westminster Police Board
Applications are being accepted for new members of the New Westminster Police Board. The New Westminster Police Board is responsible to provide oversight and direction to the Police Department in a fashion that is consistent with the Police Act. The Board works with the Chief Constable and the senior management team to develop and approve […]
NWPD warn of catalytic converter theft
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has recently observed an increase in the theft of catalytic converters. A catalytic converter is an emissions-control device attached to a vehicle’s exhaust system, which converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful emissions. Thieves have been targeting these, which in turn they sell for a small amount […]
New Westminster Police Department Social Media Participant Use Policy
We welcome your comments and encourage discussion, dialogue and debate on our online engagement platforms. Please be aware that when engaging with the New Westminster Police Department online, you are agreeing to the following: Engaging online on a New Westminster Police Department social media channel You are individually responsible for the content of your comments. […]