About VicPD
The Victoria Police Department was established in 1858 and is the oldest municipal police department west of the Great Lakes. Our police officers, civilians and volunteers proudly serve the City of Victoria and the Township of Esquimalt.
A world-renowned tourist destination, the City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is the capital of British Columbia and the Township of Esquimalt is the home of the Pacific Fleet of Canada’s Navy.
Latest News Releases
Investigators Appeal For Calm As Man Held In Custody After Animal Injury Charges Sworn
File: 20-3064 Victoria, BC – Investigators are appealing for calm as a Victoria man remains in custody after being arrested in a January 20th incident involving an animal in Victoria’s Oaklands neighbourhood. Patrol officers were called to a [...]
Protesters Arrested After 15-Hour Negotiation
File: 20-3196 Victoria, BC – Twelve adults were taken into custody this morning following a protest which lasted several hours. Officers were called to a Province of B.C. government building in the 1800-block of Blanshard Avenue at 11 [...]