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
Police Alert Public to Resurfaced Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2026 File: 26-2516 Victoria, B.C. – VicPD is warning the public about a fraud scheme targeting residents, specifically seniors, that has recently resurfaced over the last couple of years. On January 19, 2026, police received a report of an attempted fraud [...]
Police Investigate Incident on Bay Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2026 File: 26-2123 Victoria, B.C. – On January 15, 2026, at approximately 2:05 a.m., a man in his 60s wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans was found in the middle of the roadway [...]
Pedestrian Transported to Hospital with Serious Injuries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2026 File: 26-1135 Victoria, B.C. – VicPD is investigating a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Douglas Street and Yates Street, which was reported at 1:49 p.m. BCEHS paramedics transported the pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries. There are road closures [...]