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Current Topics

Traffic Unit

Check out the new Don't Text and Drive video!

Noise Issues

Find out what the law says a public disturbance is, some may call it a noise complaint.

How Do I? Where Do I?

Due to staffing shortages some services have changed. Find out more about how to file a low level report, complete a vehicle accident report, get fingerprinting services, drop off unwanted prescription medications and more!

SONAR Unit (Sex Offender Notification Apprehension and Registration)

Find out more about how VPD monitors sex offenders in our community.

State of Washington Vehicle Collision Report

Any operator or owner of a vehicle involved in a vehicle collision where there was an injury or property damage of $700 or more is required to complete this form and mail to the Washington State Patrol.

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Vancouver Police All Access

Check out our department and CVTV produced show about the people and the jobs behind the badge!

VPD Quarterly Council Update Memo on Matrix Recommendations

March 2010 Quarterly Report on Matrix Report

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VPD Quarterly Council Update PowerPoint on Matrix Recommendations

March 2010 Quarterly PowerPoint on Matrix Report

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About the Vancouver Police Department

2009 Performance Snapshot

Learn more about the performance of the VPD last year

Annual Report

View the 2009 report

2009 Action Plan

Revised November 2009

Message from Chief Cook

May 2010

Vancouver Police Study Delivered to City Council

The final report by Matrix Consulting Group, “Review of Internal Affairs, Disciplinary Process and a Cultural Assessment of the Vancouver Police Department” delivered at July 20 workshop session.

Speciality Units

Find out more about the Arson unit, Traffic unit, SWAT team, CCAT unit and more!

Photo Gallery

Mission, Vision, and Values

History of Vancouver Police

Communicate with VPD

Commend a VPD Employee / Reconocimiento a un empleado del VPD / Выразить благодарность сотруднику VPD / VPDのスタッフから質の高い業務サービスを受けた方へ / Khen Ngợi Nhân Viên VPD

Find out more about commending a VPD emloyee for good service.

File a Complaint/ Подать жалобу / Archive una queja / Nộp đơn Khiếu nại / 苦情の申し立て

Information on filing a complaint against a VPD employee.

Safety and Crime Prevention

Driver Safety

Safe Drivers do more than obey the speed limit, find out what makes a safe driver.

Homeless/Transient Resources

Find out more about who to contact for transient/homeless issues.

Neighborhood Police Officers

Neighborhood Safety

Find out more about Gangs, Graffiti, Methamphetamine Awareness and Community Policing

Theft of Rental or Leased Property Form

If you are the victim of theft of rental or leased property please complete and mail or submit this form to any Vancouver Police Department precinct.

Personal Safety

Bicyclist/Internet/Child Safety

Find out more about Internet Safety, Bicycle Safety, Child Passenger Safety, and Upcoming Child Car Seat Clinics

Residential Security

Find out how to keep your residence safe and watch a video on the problem of Metal Theft

RV Parking Information

Emergency Preparedness

Community Partnerships

Ongoing Investigations

Giving Back to the Community

Find out more about the VPD Benefit Band and Vancouver PAL

VPD Immigration Enforcement Policy

Neighbors On Watch (NOW) Citizen Volunteer Program

Make a difference in your neighborhood NOW!