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Thanks, we're aware of this video. Our partners at Vancouver PD are investigating this incident.
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A
@TransLink
Transit Operator alerted Transit Police to two pajama-clad, adventure-seeking children on his bus in the middle of the night. Constables Cho and Cantera successfully reunited them with their parents. Story:
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If this man approaches you at a SkyTrain Station, please let Transit Police know right away! (We just want to know what happens when you play as red 🤔)
#SquidGame
#NotARealPSA
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Today, Transit Police dog Cruiser retired at the age of 9, along with his human partner, Cst. Hogg (age redacted). Happy retirement, Cruiser and Cst. Hogg!
@dog_rates
#policedog
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The officer shot earlier today at Scott Road SkyTrain Station is 27-year-old Constable Josh Harms, who has been with Transit Police for 3 years.
@ChiefKross
reports that Cst. Harms is in good spirits at the hospital. We will share all of your kind messages with Cst. Harms.
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Mosha's leash got caught in a Canada Line train's doors after her owner made it on board, but she didn't. Thrown into the guideway, Mosha was unhurt, but scared, and ran into the tunnel. Luckily our officers &
@TransLink
staff found Mosha & reunited her with her human.
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Transit Police received an unprecedented amount of support for Cst. Kwok when a video of him went viral. Today, we are able to share that the woman involved was found guilty and will have to pay all of her violation tickets
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Today, Transit Police officers are wearing red under their uniforms in support of
@RCMPNS
and to mourn those who lost their lives, including Cst. Heidi Stevenson. Join us for a moment of silence at 10am.
#WearRedFriday
#NovaScotiaStrong
@TransLink
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Another officer lost in the line of duty. Outrage builds as our hearts break. Our officers worked closely with her and she will be deeply missed. We send our condolences to her loved ones. We stand with
@BurnabyRCMP
during this horrific time 🖤💙🖤
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Our hearts are broken. We work closely with our RCMP partners & several of us knew Cst. Rick O'Brien, who was so tragically killed today. He will be missed. We send our deepest condolences to
@RidgeRCMP
and his loved ones. We wish the injured officers a quick & full recovery.
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We are happy to welcome Transit Police officer Cst. Josh Harms back to work after he was shot while on duty in January. See media release for details.
#WelcomeBackJosh
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Transit Police officers are joining policing partners and other first responders, from across Canada and beyond, in preparation to march in a ceremonial procession for
@BurnabyRCMP
Cst. Shaelyn Yang in
#RichmondBC
today
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#TBT
: 1986 - the SkyTrain Transformer taught kids about transit safety. Via
@thebuzzer
#StayBehindtheYellowLine
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Thank you to
@SurreyRCMP
for all of your tireless work. Thank you to the public and to our fellow first responders for all of your assistance and support during these difficult days. Thanks to you, Daon Glasgow is now in custody.
Update: Daon Glasgow has been arrested without incident in Burnaby. Press conference at 10 am, 14355 57 Ave, Surrey.
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Two Transit Police officers were enjoying a coffee break at
@yvrairport
, unaware that a local artist was practicing his sketching skills nearby. After only a few minutes, he presented our officer with the sketch he made of her. It made her day 😊
#ThankYou
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Twitter, meet the newest Transit Police Dog Service Unit dog team: Cst. Shillito and Police Dog Scout, a 1.5 year old black Labrador Retriever. Look for them on the transit system during your travels. They'd love to meet you.
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Today Transit Police officers gather with policing partners and other first responders from across Canada and beyond to pay our respects to
@RidgeRCMP
Cst. Rick O’Brien who was killed in the line of duty while serving his community.
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Our
@MVTPK9
team has cleared the Metrotown SkyTrain Station of the pipe bomb threat. Trains are now running through Metrotown but not stopping as we continue to assist
@BurnabyRCMP
in the area. Please continue to avoid the area.
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@DavidChenTweets
Many of us at Transit Police are parents to neurodivergent children, have loved ones who are neurodivergent, or are neurodivergent ourselves. If you son has any interest in policing or police cars, please DM. We’d love to help him celebrate his birthday.
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Like Mando, Transit Police officers will find the people who are wanted, arresting 1040 individuals on warrants in 2021 alone
#MayTheFourthBeWithYou
#StarWarsDay
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At 7pm, join us in showing gratitude and thanks to healthcare frontline employees by clapping and cheering from your door or patio
@Fraserhealth
@PaladinSecurity
#SurreyMemorialHospital
#FrontlineForTheFrontline
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We are devastated by the tragic news of two Edmonton Police officers killed in the line of duty early this morning. Our deepest condolences go out to their loved ones, their
@edmontonpolice
colleagues and all those affected by the loss 🖤💙🖤
#EPSStrong
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Today, we welcome Suzanne Muir into the role of Metro Vancouver Transit Police Chief Officer. We're so excited to have you lead our department,
@MVTP_ChiefMuir
!
#WhoRunTheWorld
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Transit Police dogs will be on duty tonight to help keep the
@TransLink
system safe. If you see them please be sure to ask their human partner for permission before petting them.
#k9
#policedog
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We are devastated by the senseless violence that took place in North Vancouver today. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, witnesses to the horrific event, and the first responders who doubtlessly saved lives. We stand with you.
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This is what our officers will be wearing tomorrow. If you’ll be on transit with children for Canada Day, share this image with them, so that they know who to go to for help if they get separated from you.
#TransitSafetyTip
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Let’s all just do what the sign says and we’ll get through this together.
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Transit Police offices are spreading a little holiday cheer today. Please say hi if you see them 👋
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At Transit Police, we like to ensure that our training is kept current.
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.
@BurnabyRCMP
challenged us to
#PlankTheCurve
to help
@CPHO_Canada
get the message out about physical distancing. Now, we're challenging
@NewWestPD
to do the same!
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We are proud to join
@NewWestPD
@NewWestFF
@BCSheriffs
for the
#7pmThankYou
at Royal Columbian Hospital. Thank you to all of the frontline healthcare workers fighting to keep us healthy & safe
#FrontLineForTheFrontline
#NewWest
@Fraserhealth
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@vanfanx
Not seriously at all 🙂 Just thought we'd throw out something a little lighthearted for folks scrolling through their Twitter feeds this morning
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Due to reasons we don't fully comprehend, our Twitter account was locked yesterday. We've got it back now, but have lost all of our followers. If you see this tweet, please give us a follow again.
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A Good Samaritan finds our officers at YVR Station. Hands over wallet, passport & large amount of cash they found. Investigation launched. Trail of clues leads officers to downtown Vancouver and owner, visiting Canada with their family. Items and owner reunited.
#VacationSaved
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Due to recent events on transit in Brooklyn, we are being extra vigilant. Look for our officers in hi-vis vests today
#SeeSomethingSaySomething
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Congratulations to Transit Police Constable Nicole Dennis! She was made a member of Alexa’s Team today, in recognition of her exemplary work taking impaired drivers off the road.
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All of us at Transit Police, human and canine, are remembering and honouring the men and women who bravely served our country and gave their lives so that we might have freedom
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
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Thank you to everyone working on the frontlines of healthcare.
#Heroes
#FrontlineForTheFrontline
Its that time again.
#7pmThankYou
for our Healthcare Workers. Watch New Westminster Police, Fire & Transit Police show their support at Royal Columbian Hospital.
@NewWestPD
@NewWestFF
@TransitPolice
@Fraserhealth
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Transit Police is aware of the events that took place on the Canada Line on Nov 12, of which this video shows a small glimpse. We attended the scene at the time and have spoken to all individuals involved. We consider the matter resolved.
“You f**king Jew, f**k you.”
Anti-Israel protesters harass a Jewish woman on the subway in Vancouver, Canada.
🇨🇦🇮🇱
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All seven of our Transit Police dogs were presented with their official police badges yesterday! Our explosive detection dogs play an important role in keeping the
@TransLink
system safe. Give them a follow at
@MVTPK9
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On
#PinkShirtDay
, Transit Police staff are wearing pink & uniformed officers are wearing pink patches. We're raising awareness of the harmful effects of bullying and reminding everyone to
#BeKind
to each other. Let's
#LiftEachOtherUp
!
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Yesterday we welcomed eight new recruit constables to Transit Police. We are proud to have them join our department and wish them luck as they start their careers by heading to the police academy at the Justice Institute of BC!
#swearinginceremony
#policeofficers
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In preparation for the SkyLift service, beginning today, all Transit Police dogs have been equipped with parachutes.
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It doesn’t matter what side of the force you’re on, we’re all in this together! Thank you for wearing your mask before boarding the next Railspeeder, Railcrawler or any transport vessel in the Galactic Republic
#StarWarsDay
#MayTheFourthBeWithYou
@TransLink
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Transit Police dogs will be on duty tonight to help keep the transit system safe. If you see one during your travels, remember to ask their human partner for permission before petting them.
#CelebofLight
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On
#NationalPoliceWomensDay
, and every day, we celebrate the women who work to keep transit safe for everyone
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Yesterday, 8 different people took the time to send a text to 87.77.77 to let us know that they were concerned about the safety of someone else on the transit system. We worked with our transit partners and made sure everyone was okay. Thank you for looking out for each other!
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This is Transit Police dog Blaze. He is one of six explosive detection dogs who work to keep transit safe in Metro Vancouver
#InternationalDogDay
(1/6)
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Transit Police officers Cst. Batiuk & Cst. Shuckster used their own money to pay off the debt on a phone that was stolen from a
#SurreyBC
teen. Today, thanks to the generosity of
@TELUS
& support from
@steeletalk
@CKNW
, they will be delivering a new phone to him
#gratitude
Handoff of iPhone for Surrey teen complete!
@TransitPolice
officers Cst Batiuk & Cst. Shuckster are delivering it to the 19 year old today. Thank you
@TELUS
for providing the iPhone 11 Pro Max! Good luck catching suspect!
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Crowds have cleared from Waterfront and all other SkyTrain stations. Our human officers will keep working to make sure transit stays safe, but Police Dog Kona is ready to call it a night. Text if you need us: 87.77.77
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Eid Mubarak from all of us at Metro Vancouver Transit Police!
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Afternoon shift Transit Police officers are wearing red under their uniforms in support of
@RCMPNS
and to mourn those who lost their lives, including Cst. Heidi Stevenson
#WearRedFriday
#NovaScotiaStrong
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Yesterday, three officers got promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant,
@DeputyFurlan
received her Police Officer Commission and
@SgtJPonsioen
received a Customer Service Award. Congratulations to all recipients!
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Constable Chan thought maybe Twitter would prefer a more candid photo of him and his partner, police dog Kona.
#WorldAnimalDay
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Metro Vancouver Transit Police recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and is committed to developing and strengthening our relationship with the Indigenous Communities. Our orange flashes and shirts reaffirm that commitment.
#NDTR2021
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So many pups at
@yvrairport
this morning for the
#dogdays
of summer event. Here are Cruiser, Silver and our newest dog Blaze (middle dog). Look for Blaze riding the transit system in late August after he completes training.
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It is with heavy hearts that we have lowered our flags to half-mast following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She made many remarkable contributions during her 70 year reign. We join the Commonwealth in mourning and offer our condolences to her loved ones.
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We are honoured to be paying our respects to the veterans who fought for our freedom with the Royal Westminster Regiment and our
@NewWestPD
parters at the
@New_Westminster
Remembrance Day ceremony this morning
#LestWeForget
#NewWest
#CanadaRemembers
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In memory of Peter Mayhew, we’re looking back to that one time when Chewbacca joined Transit Police. Policing wasn’t the right career for him, but maybe it is for you? We’re hiring police officers.
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
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Policing requires problem solving on a daily basis. When you need to bring in a bike as evidence, but don’t have the cargo space? Handcuff it to the front of the car. Obviously.
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Transit Police dog Silver is in disguise and working undercover to help keep the transit system safe, along with the rest of the
@MVTPK9
team. See if you can spot him or his canine colleagues during your transit journey today. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
You might not recognize us out there tonight, but
@MVTPK9
will be on the transit system ensuring your Halloween is safe and fun.
#travelinpairs
#Halloween2022
#bevisible
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We were honoured to join first responder agencies from across the region in a motorcade for fallen
@RCMPNS
officer Cst. Heidi Stevenson and all of those who lost their lives earlier this month
#NovaScotiaStrong
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This is Transit Police dog Chopper. He is one of the seven
@MVTPK9
dogs who help to keep the
@TransLink
transit system safe. If you see Chopper during your transit journey, be sure to say hello! (If you'd like to pet Chopper, please ask his human partner for permission first)
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Four new recruit officers joined Transit Police yesterday! They are now off to the
@JIBCnews
Police Academy. Look for them on the transit system soon.
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Three Transit Police recruits graduated from the
@JIBCnews
police academy this afternoon. Watch for them during your next transit commute. Congratulations to all of the graduating recruits of class 165!
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Hey
#PokemonGO
players, we know you gotta catch 'em all, but stay behind that yellow line when on SkyTrain.
#Safety
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Police departments from across the lower mainland are celebrating
#CanadaDay
on July 1st. Join us in celebrating this great country! Happy Canada Day from Transit Police,
@BCRCMP
,
@deltapolice
,
@NewWestPD
, and
@AbbyPoliceDept
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Four Transit Police recruits are graduating from the
@JIBCnews
Police Academy today. Look for them during your next transit commute. Congratulations to all of the gradating recruits of class 169!
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If you ever feel unsafe on transit, or you're worried about the safety of someone else, you can discreetly text 87.77.77 to reach a Transit Police dispatcher. Watch the video to see what happens next
#911AwarenessWeek
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Everyone at
@TransLink
is doing their best to keep transit running, but transit & road conditions are extremely impacted by weather. Please stay home if you can. If you must use transit, help be our eyes and ears. Text 87.77.77 if you need Transit Police or see someone who might.
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At Transit Police headquarters and at the Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Monument in
#SurreyBC
, we took a moment of silence at 10am today to honour Cst. Heidi Stevenson and mourn all those who lost their lives
#NovaScotiaStrong
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We are proud to welcome
@AnitaMFurlan
to the role of Deputy Chief Officer starting Jan 4. She will be our first female Deputy since we launched in 2005. Read more about Deputy Furlan and the wealth of experience she bring to her new role:
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Today, we pause to remember and honour the men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay2020
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One of the best things about
#CanadaDay
is the opportunity to work closely with our jurisdictional police partners across
#metrovancouver
, like
@VancouverPD
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We are honoured to be paying our respects to the veterans who fought for our freedom with the Royal Westminster Regiment and our
@NewWestPD
parters at the
@New_Westminster
Remembrance Day ceremony this morning
#LestWeForget
#NewWest
#CanadaRemembers
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We are grateful to the
@SurreyRCMP
for leading this investigation. Please direct media inquires their way.
Please continue to stay out of the area around the Scott Road Skytrain Station as we search for the suspect in the shooting of a
@TransitPolice
officer. Any updates will be provided through Twitter and media release. Media availability time TBD.
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This is what our officers will be wearing tonight. If you’ll be on transit with children for
#CelebOfLight
, share this image with them, so that they know who to go to for help if they get separated from you.
#TransitSafetyTip
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Today, we have Transit Police officers in Edmonton to support the colleagues and families of
@edmontonpolice
Cst. Travis Jordan and Cst. Brett Ryan. The rest of us mourn from Metro Vancouver. Our thoughts are with you
#HeroesInLife
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A criminology student from Florida wanted a photo with our officers. Sure, we will pose for a photo. We are all about community policing and while this is a fun moment, we will do everything to ensure your safety at all times.
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Transit Police Constable Amanda Steed used her CPR skills to save a woman while off duty at a swimming pool. Story:
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For
#ThrowbackThursday
, we're heading back to 2015 when retiring Transit Police explosive detection dog Kona was still just a newborn puppy with no idea of the adventures that awaited her
#HappyRetirementKona
#TBT
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Meet Transit Police Homeless Outreach Officer,
@CstBShipley
: “Nobody should ever feel that they have been discarded by society” - Cst. Shipley
#MentalHealthWeek
#WeAreHereToHelp
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Five Transit Police recruits graduated from the
@JIBCnews
Police Academy this afternoon. Look for them on the transit system during your next commute. Congratulations to all the graduating officers of Class 168!
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This is Transit Police dog Scout with his human partner Cst. Shillito. Our dogs are friendly and love attention from new friends they meet on transit. It might even be okay to pet them, just ask their human partner for permission first
#InternationalDogDay
(6/6)
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Cst. Josh Harms who was shot at Scott Road Station on Wednesday afternoon makes his first public statement today. See our
#mediarelease
to read it in full.
Media Release - Update on Cst. Josh Harms 2
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Transit Police is proud to be taking part in the 31st Annual Women’s Memorial March. We honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and the families they left behind
#MMIWG2S
#MMIWG
@SgtCSimpkin
@CstKRattray
@ChiefDJones
@CstSHanif
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Our flags are at half-mast to honour every child whose life was so tragically taken, as we mourn with the Country following the discovery of the remains of 215 children in a mass grave at the Kamloops Indian Residential School
#TRC
#EveryChildMatters
🧡
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Follow along with
@SgtCHampton
and
@CstMYake
as they join members of C Squad in enforcing masks on transit, and meet the people they encounter along the way. Failure to wear a mask on transit without a valid exemption risks a $230 fine
#WearingIsCaring
and
#WearingIsTheLaw
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Earlier this week, we welcomed eight Transit Police officers to the rank of Sergeant. Each brings unique strengths and experiences with them to the role. Congratulations!
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Thank you for the visit
#CopsForCancer
@TourdeCoast
riders! We are proud to support your journey to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Learn more & donate:
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Today we were honoured to host a Citizenship Ceremony for 25 new Canadians, from 14 countries, in collaboration with
@TransLink
and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (
@CitImmCanada
). Congratulations and welcome home!
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Three new Transit Police officers graduated from the
@JIBCnews
Police Academy today. Look for them on the transit system soon.
#Congratulations
to them and all of the graduates of Class 170!
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We could not be more proud of Transit Police officer Cst. Steve Shaw who was made a member of Alexa's Team today in recognition of his exemplary work taking impaired drivers off the road.
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