About Us
The Victoria Police Department was established in 1858 and is the oldest Police department west of the Great Lakes. Our police officers, civilian staff 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.
Vision
A Safer Community Together
Mission
Deliver excellence in public safety for two diverse communities through engagement, prevention, innovative policing and the Framework Agreement.
Goals
- Support Community Safety
- Enhance Public Trust
- Achieve Organizational Excellence
Values
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
Chief Constable Fiona Wilson
Chief Constable Fiona Wilson brings over 26 years of distinguished policing experience. She most recently served as Deputy Chief Constable with the Vancouver Police Department, where she led the Investigation Division overseeing major crime, organized crime, gangs and drugs, cybercrime, intelligence and counter-terrorism, and other specialized areas of public safety. Earlier in her career she worked in patrol, major crime, sex crimes, professional standards, and walked the beat in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside before advancing into senior leadership roles.
An accredited Team Commander, Chief Wilson has contributed to some of the most complex investigations in British Columbia. She is nationally recognized for her leadership in advancing responses to mental health and substance use, expanding crisis intervention and building partnerships to better support vulnerable individuals.
Chief Wilson is a past President of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, co-chair of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Advisory Committee, and serves on numerous committees and boards at the local, provincial, and national level. She holds BA and MA degrees in Criminology from SFU and is a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
Latest News Releases
CCTV Deployment and Traffic Disruptions Expected for Downtown Demonstration on Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2025 Victoria, B.C. – Temporary CCTV cameras will be deployed, and traffic disruptions are expected due to a planned demonstration this Saturday, November 29. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. and is [...]
13th Anniversary of Search for Missing Person Emma Fillipoff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2025 Victoria, B.C. – Today marks the 13th anniversary of Emma Fillipoff’s disappearance. The 26-year-old was last seen November 28, 2012, outside the Empress Hotel on Government Street. The case is now with VicPD’s Historical Case Review Unit where [...]
Santa Claus Parade New Route and Road Closures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2025 Victoria, B.C. — The 43rd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade is taking a new route this year, to enhance safety and improve the spectator experience. This year, the parade will follow a new route to the same [...]