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Policing in B.C.

Last updated on March 25, 2019

British Columbia has diverse communities with their own needs for policing.

To meet these needs, the province receives police services from:

Several other agencies and integrated teams provide supplemental or dedicated policing. They include the transit police for the Metro Vancouver area, an enhanced police force at the Vancouver International Airport, two federal railway police forces and integrated teams throughout the province.

Police Honours Night

The annual Police Honours Night recognizes police services members who have performed an exemplary service for British Columbians.

B.C. Police Forces

Find your local police force.

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Policing and Security Branch.