Tag: Vancouver Police
Vancouver police officer charged with drugs, theft and breach of trust
How many chances does an officer get? That was among the questions asked of Laurence Rankin, a deputy chief constable with the VPD’s investigative division,...
Vancouver Police pushes back against requested funding cuts by city council
The Vancouver Police Department could soon find itself in a dispute with city council. The VPD board submitted its 2021 budget proposal to the city...
Senior Vancouver police officer dismissed for misconduct
A Vancouver police officer has been dismissed for misconduct following an inappropriate relationship with a junior officer. The junior officer, Const. Nicole Chan, committed suicide...
Ottawa Senators defence man foils Vancouver theft in progress
An NHL defenceman is earning accolades after intervening in a theft in progress in Vancouver’s Gastown. It happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, when Ottawa Senators...
BC government finally taking steps to address incompetence at IIO
Since the inception of B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) I have been critical of them for a variety of reasons primarily surrounding their competence,...
Police watchdog puts cloud over courageous cops
On Thursday, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) issued a media statement saying the Acting Chief Civilian Director has made a report to Crown Counsel...
