Our Community Policing Unit offers several volunteer programs that will give you the opportunity to help in your community.  Some of the volunteer programs we offer are Block Watch, Speed Watch, Student Work and Advisory Team, and Victim Services.  For more information visit the Become Involved section on our website. 

 

All candidates who are looking for an exciting and diverse career with the West Vancouver Police Department, either as a civilian employee or as a police officer, must got through a comprehensive application and screening process.  To be considered, you must initiate the process by submitting your resume with a cover letter to the Sergeant in charge of the Recruiting Section.  Minimum requirements and contact information can be found on our website in our Join the Team section.

 

The 9-1-1 line is to be used for emergencies only. If you are aware of an immediate threat to a person or property, a crime in progress or a serious crime which has just occurred, call 9-1-1 immediately and stay on the line. Be prepared to provide information about the location and information related to the crime.  For more information visit the Report a Crime section on our website.

 

If you know the crime has occurred in West Vancouver, contact the West Vancouver Police Department at (604) 925-7300. If you know the crime has occurred in another municipality, contact the police agency responsible for policing that jurisdiction or contact Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477). If you do not know where the crime occurred, contact the police agency within the municipality in which you reside or Crime Stoppers.

 

No, the West Vancouver Police Department will only attend a motor vehicle incident if someone is injured, if a vehicle is not driveable and is a danger to, or blocking, traffic or if there is apparent alcohol or drug use by one of the drivers.

 

Do not approach the animal and ensure you and others in the immediate area maintain a safe distance. If the animal presents an immediate danger to humans, call 9-1-1. If there is no apparent danger to humans, contact WILDLIFE at (604) 990-BEAR (2327) or the West Vancouver Police Department at (604) 925-7300, who will contact WILDLIFE.  If you are unsure of potential danger to humans, contact the West Vancouver Police Department. In all cases in which wildlife pose an immediate threat to humans, a police officer will be sent to the location.

 

Most work related arrangements are considered a civil matter and are not something the police have the authority to become involved in. However, there are some persons who pose as a legitimate businessperson with the intention to criminally defraud members of the public.  The West Vancouver Police Department is interested in these people.  To prevent being victimized, you should always conduct a thorough examination prior to hiring anyone to do substantial work around your home. The Council of Better Business Bureaus (www.ccbbb.ca) also has advice on what to look for and what you can do to protect yourself. If you are a resident of West Vancouver and you do become the victim of a scam, contact the West Vancouver Police Department at (604) 925-7300.

 

If you have a positive relationship with your neighbours, you may choose to deal directly with them. However, depending on the circumstances, excessive noise may or may not be a contravention of the District Noise Control Bylaw or a Provincial or Federal Statute and may be better dealt with by the police. If you reside within the District of West Vancouver and you wish advice or police assistance, contact the West Vancouver Police Department at (604) 925-7300.

 

If you are a resident of West Vancouver, you may obtain a Criminal Records check from the West Vancouver Police Department. You must attend, in person, to 1330 Marine Drive, West Vancouver between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and produce picture identification which shows your West Vancouver address. If you have recently moved to West Vancouver and your picture identification still has your old address, you may produce proper picture identification along with some form of proof of residency in West Vancouver. There is a $61.60 fee (tax included) if the check is related to employment and a $28.00 fee if the check is related to volunteer service. The volunteer service request must be accompanied by a letter from the volunteer organization.

 

Can I get fingerprinting done at the West Vancouver Police Department for Immigration and Citizenship, Name Change or Security License Applications?

Parking Bylaw offences should be reported to the District Bylaw and Licencing Services at (604) 925-7152 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week. Bylaw offences outside of those hours should be reported to the West Vancouver Police Department at (604) 925-7300.