Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Files: 25-34694, 25-34695

Victoria, B.C. – Traffic disruptions, temporary CCTV cameras, and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) will be deployed to ensure public safety and maintain traffic flow for BC Law Enforcement Memorial (BCLEM) events this Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28. Community members are invited to attend these events to commemorate police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. 

On Saturday, September 27, the BCLEM Run and Ride to Remember will disrupt traffic for approximately 30 minutes along lower Johnson Street, Wharf Street, and Government Street, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to welcome the runners and riders at the finish line at the BC Legislature, and should arrive by 3:30 p.m. 

BCLEM Run and Ride to Remember Route Map to the BC Legislature on Saturday

On Sunday, September 28, the BCLEM March and Memorial Service will disrupt traffic along Government Street from Humboldt Street to Superior Street, Superior Street to Menzies Street, Menzies Street to Belleville Street, and Belleville Street from Menzies Street to Douglas Street from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the parade, and the service at the BC Legislature, which begins at 1:00 p.m.  

Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures Due to Sunday’s BCLEM March and Memorial Service

Further information about BC Law Enforcement Memorial events and history can be found at www.bclem.ca. 

Temporary CCTV Cameras and RPAS Deployment 

The deployment of CCTV cameras and the RPAS is an integral part of VicPD’s efforts to support community safety and is in accordance with BC and national privacy legislation. Temporary signs indicating CCTV camera presence will be displayed in event areas to inform the community, and the cameras will be removed once the events have concluded. The RPAS camera does not record by default. If recordings are needed to gather evidence, or capture an incident, the public will be notified, and that data will be stored for 30 days or longer. No information will be collected during the event unless a criminal investigation or public disorder incident occurs. If you have concerns about our temporary camera deployment, please email [email protected]. 

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