Each year over 100,000 donors are needed to meet Canada's demand for lifesaving blood. Constable Mark Bouchey shares why donating blood is so important to him. For info, visit: https://t.co/zaJDBzQuHT #SirensforLife@CanadasLifeline
Yesterday Traffic Sergeant Cairns retired from the VPD after 39 years of dedicated service! Sergeant Cairns' distinguished career included assignments in ERT, Mounted Squad, and Traffic. Thank you for your service - enjoy your retirement. @VancouverPD@VPDHorses@VPDTrafficUnit
Yesterday @VPDTrafficUnit and @drivenproject met with Tyson to wish him a special birthday - checkout his awesome police uniform! Ride was dedicated to his sister Shyla (https://t.co/6ggDGRxYxT) & Support Families of Children with Cancer (https://t.co/C4iFe72WNX) @VancouverPD
The VPD Traffic Section welcomes Staff Sergeant Kevin Bernardin, a former Collision Unit investigator, back to the section. Looking forward to working with you as we strive to make the City safer for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians
@ChiefPalmer @VPDTrafficUnit
Today we set up on Cambie Bridge, which is 50 kmh. I thought the truck was fast @ 107 then we got the car @ 115! Both 7 day impound! A pandemic does not give you the right to speed! @VancouverPD @ChiefPalmer @Eandersen1507@VPDTrafficUnit
We deployed the speed boards today to remind drivers of their speeds. CRD IRSU 🚔conducted enforcement based "social distancing"✍️🏼😉with those drivers who were travelling significantly over the speed limit! Be safe. Be calm. Slow down. 👉🏼#NoNeedForSpeed 👈🏼
It’s #NationalSafeDrivingWeek. Let’s work together to ensure the safety for all road users. Prevent distracted driving by planning ahead before getting behind the wheel and stay focused on the road. #DriverSafety#EyesFwdBC#VPD
December 7th, meet local bestselling true crime author Eve Lazarus ("Murder by Milkshake", "Blood Sweat and Fear", and many more)! Eve will be at the Police Museum from 1pm-2pm to meet with fans and sign books! #BookSale#TrueCrime#VanPoliceMuseum@evelazarus
Conducted a pre-Christmas safety check with PTB on Limos... 30 vehicles checked, 25 Notice and Orders issued, 5 removed for road, 36 violation tickets issued! Vehicles for hire NEED to meet minimum safety standards! @VPDTrafficUnit @ChiefPalmer @DeputyChow@Eandersen1507
Even if you drive a high end vehicle, if it is loud and obnoxious, it will receive a Notice and Order and be removed from the road...119 dbs is away too loud! @VPDTrafficUnit@Eandersen1507 @ChiefPalmer @DeputyChow
Uncontrolled intersections are found in areas where there isn’t much traffic. Be aware of pedestrians crossing as they always have the right away, even at unmarked intersections. Be alert, drive with care, and follow these #driversafety tips! #VPD#VPDTraffic @VPDTraffic
For the safety of all road users, pedestrians should use designated crossing points and avoid crossing in the middle of the street. Follow these #pedestriansafety tips to avoid pedestrian-related collisions. #VPD#VPDTraffic@VPDTrafficUnit