The OPCC also argued that the chambers judge did not consider the publics interest in having the incident critically reviewed at a public hearing. Our Vision is to become the premier Transit Police Department dedicated to providing a safe environment for our customers, employees and service providers. OTRhMzNmNmU1MjYzNzFlYzczN2FhM2MwMTU2OWIzYzAyYjBjMDYwYjBhMDA0 The union represents 238 employees. MTFlYTBiMDY1N2Q2NGJiZGMzMWQxYjcyNDY3MmUwY2FkYTk5OWIyMjgwZTU5 He has helped steer the department through pandemic-related challenges with an emphasis on community policing throughout the region. HOURS: . The VTPD was one of only two Transit Police departments in the state to receive the distinguished award from The Texas Police Chiefs Association, a voluntary recognition program to assist Texas agencies in meeting their professional obligations to the citizens of Texas. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Lanyon's ruling makes clear the union and TransLink are sick of being the butt of jokes. Providing police services for the busiest metropolitan rail system in the nation, members of the Transit Bureau patrol the subway's 25 lines, 472 stations, and nearly 250 miles of passenger rail line. He provided his full name but the officers didnt believe him so he was arrested for obstruction. Surrey Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on the SkyTrain, Man Checked for Suspicious Behaviour Leads to Arrest on Seven Outstanding Warrants, Transit Policing During Vancouver Sun Run and 420 Pot Protest, Publics Help Sought in Identifying Suspect of Indecent Act, Woman Arrested by Transit Police After Violent Attacks SkyTrain Passengers, Warning of Scam Artist Operating Around SkyTrain Stations, Prolific Sex Offender Convicted and Sentenced on Two Counts of Sexual Assault, Transit Police Constable Receives Meritorious Service Award from Lieutenant Governor, Surrey Man Pleads Guilty to 12 Charges Relating to SkyTrain Station B & Es, Transit Police Ask for Publics Help in Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect, Transit Police Participate in RAILSAFE Partnership, Transit Polices Top 10 Safety Tips for a Safe Ride After the Labour Day Weekend, Transit Police Hoping to Locate Owner of Abandoned Urn, Surrey RCMP and Transit Police Joint Operation Proving to be Beneficial, Transit Police Celebration of Light Recap: July 25th Night One, Young Woman Traumatized by Man With a Knife on SkyTrain, Vancouver Man Arrested and Charged for Two Sexual Assaults, Partnership Raises Awareness about Harassment and Offers Tips for Bystanders, Two Men Arrested in Separate Sexual Assault Incidents, Transit Police Asking for Help in Identifying Deceased Man, Concurrent Investigations by New Westminster Police and Transit Police Lead to a Dozen Charges, Tourist Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault on Canada Line, Transit Police Ask Victim of Sexual Assault to Come Forward, High Risk Offender Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Meeting Today Between Transit Police and Transportation Not Deportation, Woman Charged in Unprovoked Attack on Older Woman on Bus Fails to Appear in Court Yesterday, Alberta man arrested on 13 warrants, returned to Alberta to face serious charges, High Risk Sex Offender Arrested By Transit Police For Breaching Release Conditions, Warrant Arrest for Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Surrey House of Horrors, Young Offender Arrested For Carrying and Displaying a Replica Handgun on Bus, Transit Police Officer Charged After Lengthy Investigation, Morning Delay on Canada Line Caused by Mental Health Crisis. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Community Safety Officers will be a new category of frontline Transit Police employee who will supplement patrol police officers. The first phase of the multi-year agreement will go into effect on April 1, 2021, and last until June 30, 2025, with MCSO providing . The Transit Bureau polices the city's vast transit system, which carries as many as six million passengers a day. Almost nine years after a UBC student was beaten by Metro Vancouver Transit Police in a violent assault captured on video, Police Act proceedings for one of the two officers involved are still ongoing. The varsity football player told the officers he wasnt even taking the train but they decided to issue him a violation ticket anyways.