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September 7th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
It would be great if a “Search” function was added to the Comments and Questions page, so that people could find information easier. This could help people find the answer to the same question which has been answered previously.
September 7th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Are there regulations prohibiting a windshield-mounted GPS screen, or would it be covered by due care and attention regulations if an incident occurs? Thanks very much.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
This is for #1979 Dave of Langford in regards to Mckenzie Ave. to the Trans Canada Hwy. You are wasting your time trying to get anything done there as I have been trying to have something done for the last 8 years and nothing gets done. I have called the Saanich police, talked with the Int. Police Squad and was assured by both that something would get done and still nothing. According to ICBC, this is the 4th. worst stretch on the island for crashes. Just this week, Saanich had radar on the Pat Bay at Quadra and at Royal Oak and an interview was done with one officer who said if we can save one person from getting hurt or killed it would be worth it. My question has always been; “Why only target the speeders? These people on Mckenzie are just as much a hazard as any speeder is.”If you can free up 4 or 5 officers to do radar, why not for Mckenzie? If the police were at Mckenzie and Burnside, they would need 5 officers writing tickets none stop. The money generated they on the illegal turns would more than pay for the attending officers, the ticket books required and the number of pens required to write all the tickets. But then they would probably loose some officers to WCB with wrist injuries from all the writing.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Hi,
If I have lost my drivers license and have been asked to produce it by an officer will I be given a fine or a grace period to produce it? It’s the long weekend and I can’t go to a Motor Vehicle’s office to replace it until Tuesday.
Thanks for your time, this is a great site!
Cathy
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Thank you for this website. I’ve read quite a bit of it and find your responses are honest and helpful.
This may be a bit of an unusual question/comment and maybe it’s too broad for this site, but I thought I’d give it a try. I am the mom of a son in his early 20s who is (I think) generally a kind, helpful and positive young man. But, I find he is becoming increasingly alienated from the police. I don’t mean that he has personally had a lot of altercations (although there have been one or two). But I believe he (and many of his friends, apparently) are deeply affected by things like the Robert Dziekański case, the video of police restraint outside the Victoria night club, Bill Gillespie in Chemainus, etc. etc. As a result, they seem to be developing a strong belief that the police are out to get them (especially because they are young men), that they are threatened rather than protected by police. They seem to be genuinely afraid of the police, it seems, and believe they will be attacked or possibly shot at the slightest provocation. (one of his friends even likened the police to terrorists or the Taliban!) This seems to be translating into a belief that they don’t really have to respect the law, or that there is no reason to, because the police are bad and can’t be trusted, and the whole system is at fault. I am becoming increasingly alarmed by my son’s reactions and opinions, and, to be honest I can’t support any of the above mentioned situations and can’t really give him good explanations or answers when we discussed this. Since he was a little boy, I have tried to tell him that police are there to help him, that he can turn to them if he has a problem, but he obviously doesn’t believe this anymore. I have told him that I think these are isolated situations and that most police are helpful (that’s been my experience, anyway), but he is obviously not buying this and thinks I am the one who doesn’t get it. He recently had a situation where he felt he was wronged by the police just because he was a young man and when he described it to me, I had to agree…his experience definitely seemed different from what I (a middle aged woman) would have likely experienced in the same situation. I am wondering if we should make an official complaint or if that would really do any good. I question whether that is a useful process, or one that would leave him feeling even more alienated. So now for my question. Does the SPD have any suggestions as to how I might deal with this? Are there any programs for liaising with disaffected youth? or any plans to develop such programs? is anyone else observing this or concerned about it? I don’t think my son is in the minority, from what I learn from talking to his friends…and they are all nice kids, working or going to college, but, wow, do they ever have a different view of the police than I did when I was their age! If I could convince my son to do so, are there any police officers that would be willing to sit down with him and try to explain things from their perspective? Or really listen to his concerns? I don’t know if that would help, but it might. I am becoming increasingly concerned about what I feel is an escalating alienation/disrespect for police and the law that I see amongst my son and his friends. I don’t think this bodes well for the future and am looking for some solutions. Thanks for any ideas you might be able to offer. (his mom)
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Hello,
When does the legislation abolishing 2 for 1 credit for remanded to convicted persons come into play?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Can Saanich police take any effective action regarding the campsites gradually taking over Cuthbert Holmes Park? From none, to the occasional one well off the beaten track, there are at least 6 current campsites, most not even trying to be off the beaten track, and some very close to the movie theatre and the mall parking lot. I don’t object to the camping per se, but to the inevitable accompaniment of human waste, contaminated garbage, dangerous broken glass and drug-related paraphenalia.
We realize that moving them on just creates a problem somewhere else, and have tried to be tolerant, but the problem is increasing, seemingly without check, and those of us who walk (and clean up after) our dogs are being gradually constricted into a smaller and smaller area so our dogs are not at risk from contaminated garbage, broken glass, etc.
Today one of the campers called out not to leash our dogs on his account - he was “fine with dogs” he just didn’t like it when they [pooped] on “my space”. Actually the dogs were being leashed for their own protection - from his garbage! But his comment was telling - that particular bit of public space was “his” space as far as he was concerned!
Most of us are, and have for years been, local residents/taxpayers, and many of us have nowhere else to take our dogs for exercise. We are in the park almost every day, fair weather and foul, sometimes twice a day, have been active in community clean-ups, and have tried very hard to turn a blind eye to an escalating problem, but are increasingly distressed (and some are angry) at the gradual loss of use of our once lovely park.
It is unpleasant and unproductive, not to mention potentially dangerous for any of us to try and deal with the campers ourselves, we NEED some police intervention on a sufficiently regular basis to prevent the area becoming another Pandora Ave or Beacon Hill Park at its worst.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:47 am
Hello,
A friend from Oregon state will be staying with me while she goes to UVic. She is here for 4 years to do an Undergrad. Her car and DL are both registered and licensed in Oregon. Does she need to change over the car’s plates and her DL? and if so, how long does she have? Thanks, Beth
September 1st, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Hi Are Sheriffs allowed to give traffic tickets? If they did witness a violation would they tell the police and then the police would send them a ticket? If a Sheriff testified, would they be more credible than a civilian?
August 31st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
This question is for the IRSU. Can I request that the IRSU watch a specific intersection? (On my way home from work) I travel south bound on Mackenzie, and while I wait in line to merge onto the TCH (the right hand lane) like the majority of the drivers, there are several others who ignore the process, they drive straight down the center lane and into the intersection to make an illegal right hand turn on to the TCH, instead of going straight through to Admirals like their lane is designed for. This blatant disrespect of their fellow commuters and disregard for the law is irritating to say the least. Can you please help my fellow commuters by looking out for these people and hopefully issuing them a nice expensive ticked to help with their inpatients.
August 31st, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Hi. In response to post 1975.. If Sharon “googles” “Checklists for bomb threats”, she will have access to quite a few good check lists she can use.
August 31st, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Hello,
Please advise if you have a check list of things to do in case of a phoned-in bomb threat to a company.
Also, is it recommended to pull the fire alarm if there is a bomb threat over the phone?
Thank you for your advice.
August 29th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Hi is there anything that can be done about a neighbour that constantly complains and makes complaints about ALL the neighbours around him . Myself and the rest of the neighbours are getting tired of his thinking that he can boss everyone on the street . Thank you for any help that you can give us . Jim
August 28th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Good afternoon,
I am presently sitting inside my house and the smell of pot is wafting in through my open windows. It is the neighbours’ tenants that are smoking in the middle of the day (the landlords always seem to be out when they are doing this). I have spoken with the landlords who live upstairs with regards to this. They apparently claim to have spoken to them since it first occurred when they were found to have been smoking pot inside the house. The landlords have small children as do we. I am at a loss as to what to do since my neighbours don’t seem to want to do anything about it. What are my rights with regards to this? I do not want to have to speak to the tenants directly. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Neighbourly neighbour
August 27th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Most of us have seen the laser speed enforcement officers on the Mckenzie overpass targeting speeders heading into town. 99% of the time these are being hand held by the officers, what is the max distance they are trained to pull the trigger on a busy highway like this? and what precautions are taken to ensure the laser does not hit the eyes of the oncoming driver?
August 27th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I was just wondering how long one can keeping using out of province plates after moving here permanently. A couple down the road bought a house, moved out here and started working in town from Quebec 2.5 years ago and are still using the same plates using a phony address in Quebec to get insurance. The reasoning is the car is in such poor shape mechanically and structually that it would not pass a provincial inspection. Who would be the authority to contact to deal with this before a serious accident occurs.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Is it illegal to drive in bare feet?
August 25th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Hello,
Is there a central authority for the regulation and safety of taxis? If I want to complain about bad driving who can I call?
August 24th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Hi there. I have a quick question regarding uninsured vehicles parked on the side of the road. My friends are selling their vehicle and have taken the plates off and uninsured the car. It is currently parked on the street, while they have it listed. Is this allowed? Will they be fined? Is there a grace period while they actively seek a buyer? Thanks very much.
August 23rd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Dear Saanich Police,
I have seen a series of bad drivers all around the streets in Victoria, Saanich, and elsewhere. Generally my procedure for reporting these complaints is to call 911 and follow the driver. Is this correct?
In performing this act the individual is either jeopardizing the safe stopping distance between them and the vehicle in front of them by exceeding the safe speed (Ex 85 in an 80km/hr zone) or trying to force a vehicle in one lane to slow down by “cutting the other person off”
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Here is an example. I’m car O and a vehicle X is coming up behind me. Both car O’s are traveling at 85km/hr on Cruise Control. The vehicle feeling the need to annex a pressure over the drivers because the car is in a hurry speeds up behind me, and then cuts the other driver off the road. The vehicle in the right hand lane then has to do one of two things.
1) Slow down to make way for the vehicle about that is about to collide with it due to there being no room for the vehicle itself
2) Careen right to avoid the vehicle and be run off the road
After the death of Glenna Evans, and other people whom I’m familiar with it upsets me that traffic concerns during the summer aren’t given the highest priority and that some form of discreet surveillance for speed, or speeding cameras are not determined for major area’s around town to generate more funds for roads, schools, and municipal needs.
The real concern I have though is the demarcation for concern I believe. If indeed I do have a valid concern there is no unified way for all the police districts (Saanich, Oak Bay, CRD etc.) to share the same concern I have. Through the Victoria Police forum I have had the following responses to concerns were a driver was performing a “Life Threatening” maneuver like speeding 80-100km/hr in a school zone, or running threatening to ram me from behind in a car, and received back only the following…I had explained to Officer Vermette that the act of pulling in close behind a car blocks the lines through which a driver can see a “Skateboard” or “Bike” and then if I changed my mind and felt the need to turn right, I would not be able to see the bike approaching, nor the biker see my signal.
Thanks for sharing my concern. Am I right for calling these “Dangerous Drivers into 911?
Sincerely,
Thomas [removed by Cst UNDERWOOD]
August 22nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Your speed trap on McKenzie just before Braefoot headed west should be maned 24 hours a day. Even at 5:00 am in the morning while going to work people travel at well over 80 klm. I do see the odd cruiser pull up Borden but rarely see them further east than that.
August 20th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Hi, I live in the 3700 block of Sannich Rd. Please start doing some radar during the morning commute. Between 7:30 and 8:30 A M. There is going to be a horrible accident along this stretch due to the speed of traffic. Thankyou.
August 19th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Hello There.
I have a question regarding tinted visors on motorcycle helmets. Simply, are they illegal to wear at night? I can’t find anything in the MVA which discusses motorcycle helmets, aside from the section noting they are mandatory. Also, is it illegal to ride a motorcycle while wearing earbuds/mp3 player? I realize both wearing earbuds anytime and wearing a tinted visor at night are not good ideas… but I am curious whether there is anything addressing them in the MVA. Thanks!
August 18th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I have carried a pen knife/jack knife all my life; literally since I was a boy scout. The knife I currently carry has a 3 inch blade. Recently a friend told me that it is illegal to carry a jack knife in your pocket because it is a concealled weapon. He also told me that it was illegal to carry a pen knife into a bar.
Like I said I always carry a jack knife and use it for everything from cutting weeds out of my lawn, peeling an apple to cleaning my finger nails. But I definitely do not want to break the law. Can you shed some light on this please?
August 16th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Was looking for some info . online and seen this . Wonderful service and I appreciate your time. I had a notice to license my dog. It says that if they don’t hear from me in 14 days, they will do a follow up. I intend to licence my dog, but three days later on Sunday A.M. I had a city by-law officer and a rep from the SPCA in my yard while I was packing to go to the beach. Short story long, I asked them to leave my property so that I could continue to pack, and get on my way. They insisted that they have the right to be on my property during reasonable hours. I wanted to remove them from my property, but my kids were there, and I certainly did not want to bring it to that level . Are they correct? Can they stand in my face , harassing me about fleas on my dog, when I already received a notice and still had 11 days to comply with the licensing issue? I love my dog, and he is well looked after, can they take him if I don’t prove that I use flea repellent? I feel like I have to hide him know , I am so paranoid. Any info would be appreciated, thank you for your time…………Jay [removed by Cst UNDERWOOD] Surrey
August 15th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Why is it that cops are allowed to breakup parties held on government forest property, even when there are cleanup crews involved? It seems to me one of the basic reasons we pay taxes is to be able to enjoy the land. (I don’t deem forest fire concerns a good answer, as these bans are in place 365 days of the year)
August 15th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
First of all, I would like to say what a pleasant surprise it was to stumble across
this public forum. I have lived in Victoria for many years and consider the Saanich force one of the most professional I have ever encountered. Anywhere! This question and answer forum is a statement of that professionalism.
Now, for my question! If a member of the public suspects a business of illegally
dumping industrial hazardous materials into the environment. (Saanich) Do we contact the police, or is there a more suitable avenue? Thanx in advance!
August 15th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
You missed my question, the road I am thinking about is the intersection of Burnside West and Watkiss Way. And as I stated the galloping goose crosses the road at the crosswalk of this intersection. So your comment about them oboying the stop sign is not relevant because on the galloping goose there is no stop signs. It just goes across at the pedestrian crosswalk at this intersection, as previously stated in my question. So again my question is who has the right of way, the bicycle being ridden across the road at the pedestrian crosswalk or a vehicle who has obeyed the stop sign and is then proceeding through this crosswalk? Hopefully this makes my question a little clearer.
Thanks for providing this service,
Chuck
Question #1 The galloping goose crosses a road very close to our house at an intersection which is a four way stop intersection. The galloping goose goes across at the crosswalk of this intersection. My question is who has the right of way, the vehicle or a person riding their bicycle across the road at the crosswalk?
Saanich Police Response:
Hi Chuck,
Question 1 – If it is a four way stop the cyclist should be obeying the stop sign and if you reached the intersection first and are entering the intersection then the cyclist should be yielding the right of way and vise versa. It would have helped me to visualize the intersection you are writing about it you would have included the street names.
August 13th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
I saw this boarder coming at me on the sidewalk and as he flashed by me I jumped up and down. He then fingered me. I then told him that this is a sidewalk not a skate park and it’s dangerous for you to fly by people on sidewalks, you could hurt yourself or others. So I then started walking towards him as we where debating and he thumbed around in his pocket and pulled a knife out of his pocket and start lunging at me. I then yelled really loud so as to get people around me attention, so then that made him put it away.
My question is, is it not illegal to ride on sidewalks, is it not illegal to pull knifes and threaten people? What should I do next?
He had died hair so that it looked yellowy blonde. He had a green loose t-shirt, blue short, black sock with black flat soled shoes. He has a bit of a build and a tattoo on his left inside arm of a (what I could make out) woman with black hair, there might have been some red in it if I recall correctly.
August 11th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
What happens when you are pulled over for having tinted windows. Is there a fine or what do you have to do? Once it is removed by a glass company do you have to do anything else? What is your procedure?
August 10th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
So that means selling Salvia isn’t illegal either right?
August 10th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
I was just reading through all the questions people send in. Very informative. Great site too by the way.
Anyway, one of them dealt with a question about sitting in your vehicle intoxicated and could that lead to charges. The answer was yes, and even if you were only in close proximity to the vehicle, as long as you had possession of a means to control or set the car in motion. So, that said, what happens when a person is intoxicated at home. They have the car in the driveway, the keys in the house and every means possible to combine the two and drive. Are they not breaking the same law?
August 10th, 2010 at 8:48 am
I am concerned witht the bicycle traffic that crosses Harriet near Crease Ave on the Goose. Every morning I stop my car there to look both ways but I tell you, most of the bicycles that come roaring down the Goose do not even slow or look before barreling across that intersection. The view to the right is obscured just enough that a driver can think nothing is coming only to have a bike whizz by across the front of his car. I really wish the cyclists could be as careful as the motor vehicle drivers must be when approaching any intersection. Perhaps it’s time for speed bumps on the trail to slow these people down before they cross a street?
August 10th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Hi, is there any law against possessing Salvia divinorum?
August 6th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Hi there I have been riding horses for a while now, and my horse is on Oldfield Rd. I have noticed not many cars like to slow down, or they go TOO slow and pass just inches away from my horse and me. While others pass slow and wide when they can. My question is, what happens if im wearing my Visible vest, and im off the road, and my horse panicks becuase a car went too fast and she spooks onto the road and the car hits us. What would happen? Like legally. As I have been almost hit and the people in the cars just flip me the finger and yell “go ride in the ring or where ever” and it is getting to the point were people who drive on oldfield rd need to be aware there are horses down this road, and not all of them are “bomb proof” ( not scared of anything) As if me and my horse got hit, i would be very angry.
Thank-you
August 5th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Dear Sir/Madam:
I have two questions that I would very much like answered concerning traffic laws:
Question #1 The galloping goose crosses a road very close to our house at an intersection which is a four way stop intersection. The galloping goose goes across at the crosswalk of this intersection. My question is who has the right of way, the vehicle or a person riding their bicycle across the road at the crosswalk?
Question #2 It is legal to make a u-turn at a controlled (traffic lights) intersection in Saanich?
Thank you very much for the answers,
Chuck
August 4th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Hi,
Thanks for providing this forum!
I live in the Saanich panhandle and have noticed a lot more transients in the neighbourhood, being near RJH this has always been the case but the BC Hydro field has become increasingly popular over the last year. The last couple of nights I’ve now noticed campers in the Hydro field so I am wondering if camping is actually allowed here like in the City of Victoria? If it isn’t then should we be calling in to the SPD to make a complaint or should we be contacting BC Hydro?
Many thanks.
August 3rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Dear Sir, whats it like to work with all the Law enforcement agencys in bc and around canada does the agency have a great freind ship with the RCMP ect!!
i was wondering if you could please send me some pins, laynard keychain and a patch that u could
send to me will be greatly apperciated
and if there is any one there is a patch trader please forword my name to them and if u have any pins like k-9 unit, and urt can u send them to
i hope to hear back from you soon!!
yours Truly
Wayne
[Personal Information removed by Cst UNDERWOOD]
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Hello,
I have a question re. paintball markers. Would I be in violation of any CCC or Bylaw to fire my paintball marker in my back yard into a garbage can “trap” for purposes of testing the marker after performing a repair? From what I can tell a paintball marker is not a firearm as it fails to meet the criteria (fps is under 500)… This marker in particular does not resemble any known firearm so also fails to meet a description of a replica.
July 31st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
will saanich police be getting a new type of vehicle and what type
July 31st, 2010 at 2:42 am
Hi,
I was curious if a single vehicle accident involving a pedestrian with no injuries and only a small dent in the car required a police report or not. I know a single vehicle accident alone doesn’t always. Even though everyone involved was alright I wasn’t sure if there was any caveats requiring a police report (aside from for an insurance claim) because pedestrians were involved. Mind you pedestrian is a loose term as there were a group of people walking in the middle of the road and when going around, one moved into the cars path (Thank God at a low speed, scared me half to death when they moved into the cars path).
In any case, aside from being scared half to death of a person moving into the cars path, I’d hate to get a ticket for failure to report an accident or something like that so would like to make sure.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
July 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Hello,
Regarding the cell phone while driving ban, if i’m at a red light am I allowed to pick up my phone just to check the time? If an officer saw me, would they fine me?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I would caution against stopping someone to ask for a receipt. The simple fact of the matter is, if you have done nothing criminally wrong, then you can keep walking. Its the same with the sensormatic alarms… just because they beep, the store cannot legally stop your forward motion unless they have witnessed you commit a criminal offence.
As Cst Underwood typed out good ol’ Sec 494 of the C.C which does state that a citizen has the power to arrest, but ONLY if they SEE an offence taking place. There is no resonable grounds clause in there, as the police have.
July 29th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I use the intersection of Saanich Rd. and Quadra Rd quite often and have observed a lot of near misses.
A large hedge on the(city owned) boulevard effectively blocks sight lines for anyone turning left from Saanich Rd. on to Quadra. Vehicles have to creep quite far onto Quadra and this often impedes one lane of traffic.
Can anything be done?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:56 am
I hate to be a “butt’er inner”, but I had to respond to post 1939.
As a former loss prevention officer for a major retail chain I can confirm that most stores have absolutely no authority to stop you at the exit and demand receipt/bag checks…doing so could constitute false arrest (unless it is a place like Costco where that authorization is contained in the membership agreement). Showing your bags and receipt is strictly voluntary. However, all stores have every right to legitimately trespass these people from shopping there, especially if you are being a smart ass about it. Therefore, Cst. Underwood is wise to reccomend complying with store requests.
July 28th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I used to live in Ontario and out there we were allow to tow two trailers behind a tow vehicle (travel and tent trailer). When I told my neighbour I was planning on doing this on an upcoming camping trip in August he told me this was forbidden under the BC motor vehicle act. I have tried finding this in the motor vehicle act but was not successful. Is this correct and if so what is the specific act.
July 28th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
My brother, in his 40’s, is a heroine addict. He is now in the stages of his addiction where he goes missing regularly for weeks at a time, is approaching all friends and family (and businesses) with elaborate stories for money, stealing, has bankrupt my parents on many levels, etc. I want to help but am so far out of my league on this topic. I also feel the need to keep him at arms length given that I have a young family. We are obviously concerned for his life and not sure the courses of action to take to find him or help him once we do find him given that all our attempts thus far have fail. Yes we have attended NA. I am posting this because I think there must be many families like us in this situation trying desparately find ways to make a difference for their loved ones. I would appreciate your feedback.
July 27th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
My name is Sokol (removed by Cst UNDERWOOD) and i”m a Saanich resident! I’d like to leave a comment about how great was the experience of dealing with one of your;s officers when he pulled me over last night in McKenzie.
His initials on the ticket are R-L. Actually i.m not very happy to be pull over but the skills of this guy to deal with people were beautifull. Great smile and ferm in his job! At the end even I was in wrong side make me and my family fell a lot more safe and secure. Wish all the officers be like this guy
Please say thank you to him from me and have a great day
S.D
July 26th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Hi,
Firstly, thanks for providing this great question and answer service for the public.
Secondly, with the new Best Buy store opening in the Uptown complex, it’s the first time that I’ve been asked to show my receipt upon leaving a retail establishment. I complied, but I understand that once I’ve paid for my purchases they are my personal property. Am I within my rights to decline to have my receipt and bags checked as I leave the store? If I do so, do employees have a right to detain me there, assuming I have done nothing else suspicious? I ask the question generally, not just in specific about Best Buy.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:45 pm
In terms of recruitment, if one was a military police officer would that person qualify for Experienced Police Officer status, and get to do the exemption test?
Thanks
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
What should I do if my neighbours are smoking pot on their balcony? It comes right into our home and is bothersome. I have asked them not to do so, and they have agreed, and then it started happening again. I would feel silly calling the cops on such a tiny matter, but it is an illegal substance…
If I did call, what would happen?
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
Hello, I purchased an appliance from a well know furniture store and discovered that they had sold this item to me with no model, or serial number tag. Is it illegal to sell items without serial numbers?
Thanks
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Thank you for your response. The male in question is, I would guess, mid-40’s, about 6 ft 2 in, 170 pounds (tall and skinny), short hair with a receding hairline, clean shaven. I did not observe any tattoos, scars or other visable identifiers. I did not suspect that he was a “street person” living in the park because he was properly groomed and his clothes were appropriate and clean. That’s why I suspected a community based residential centre. I was concerned because my neighbours, including women on their own, walk their dogs in this area. Also, the burial park is close by, portions of it are isolated and I’ve observed that older people often come to visit graves on their own. I’ll try and ask my neighbours who walk in the park if they’ve had any encounters with this individual and, if I see him again, I’ll call it in. I’m off for a couple of weeks, so if you don’t hear anything by then it may blow over.
John
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
I had a criminal record check conducted not too long ago for employment reasons. The police checked off “may or may not exist” due to my one and only speeding ticket that I received in 2009. Whoever marked the box off did add a letter to the back of the record check stating that it was marked off due to a MVA violation. However, this can be easily missed by potential employers and I feel that this is wrong as it was not a criminal code offense. I almost did not get a call back due to this and when I did, I had to explain that it was for a speeding ticket and stated that I would happily get a driver’s abstract if needed. Is there a way to avoid this in the future? And how long does a speeding ticket stay on your “record” for?
I remember seeing an article awhile back stating that they were going to get rid of this box due to this and other reasons. Is this still in the works?
Thanks for this great site!
Cheers!
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Hello
I feel compelled to respond to a media statement on your website, and also from the Times Colonist in regard to the woman whom was chased by a deer (foe) in Gordon Head today (July 22).
I am in awe of the last statement made from the new article in which states ”
People shouldn’t forget that deer are wild animals, Rees said, not friendly, “Disney-style” creatures.
Anyone who sees one — especially while walking a dog, which deer see as predators — should walk the other way.
I have 3 small children and walk in the Gordon Head area daily, and believe that the deer population is threatening, especially in Sept. during rutting season, and something must be done about this before our children are put in further danger.
Why in the suburbs of Victoria should we have to run away from deer? Last year my son and I were chased on the way to school by a male buck. I had my babies in a buggy and had to tell my 5 yr old to start running in order to escape.
When the deer population is starting to take control over the suburb the situation is getting riduculous. In every other country and animal that was not endangered and bread like rabbits would be culled. Why is this situation being ignored when it is causing such a negative impact on our suburbs?
Thank you for your consideration into taking further action in this serious matter.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Hello I had a question about internet downloading. If I were to download a movie off the internet, that was still in theatres and watched it, would that be illegal? I understand if I did that and sold copies, or filmed it in the theatres myself, then it would be illegal.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
I am wanting to know the proper rules for carrying a small fixed bladed knife (3″ blade) on a belt or harness. preferably with a locking sheath of some kind.
Am I running into problems with concealed carry rules?
Is this a weapon?
If I am questioned by police officers how should I make them aware of it to minimize their risk?
Is there a problem entering a restaurant, bar or government office?
thanks
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 am
Hello,
I am looking for a place to rent and I was told that many places in Victoria are 24 hour quiet zones. I have looked at the noise bylaw and cannot find anything telling me exactly what those are. I am wondering if they exist and what exactly they would entail if we were to live in one?
Thanks
Jocelyn
July 22nd, 2010 at 8:42 am
Hi there,
I am confused about the checkbox on a criminal record check that reads, “A criminal record may or may not exist’. If this box is checked off when a standard check is completed, what does this mean?
If someone wanted this removed from their criminal history, how would they go about this if they were never actually charged/convicted of a crime (or even fingerprinted)? Is there a chance this would never get removed?
Thank you for this informative site.
July 20th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
On two separate occasions, while walking in the woods behind my house, in the Wesley/Royal Oak Burial Park area, I have been accosted by an adult male who verbally threatened me without provocation. I was wondering if anyone else had reported a similar problem? Is there a community based residential cente in the area for mentally ill adults?
July 20th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Excellent website.
Question: I like to walk on the Galloping Goose Trail. The trail between Saanich Road and City Hall (Swan Lake area) can be very dark. A few times I’ve had cyclists shout at me because of my lack of visibility. I didn’t have a light because I wasn’t expecting to collide with anything, but now I carry a light to avoid confrontations with cyclists - and I agree it’s the smart thing to do. However, do pedestrians have to carry a light by law?
July 20th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Hi there,
I have a friend who regularly goes out on weekends and then drives home heavily intoxicated. It’s not that I want to rat on her, but I’m worried about her safety and also about the lives of those who are on the road at the same time. I knew she did it once, but now she is openly declaring her behaviour (with an unashamed tone) on a social networking website. If I have no evidence of her behaviour other than what she tells me, and if I have never actually seen her do it, should I report her? What would happen if she is reported? I think she just needs a little bit of a shake-up so she realises that what she is doing is not okay. It’s almost like she thinks it doesn’t matter.
Advice?
Thanks.
July 19th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
When an officer pulls over a vehicle, are they allowed to ask passengers for ID? Can they refuse?
July 18th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
A question about this blog site. If I ask a hypothetical question about a crime commited, would the police try and trace the computer it came from to check if the question is about a real crime someone commited or could commit. Like if I asked if it’s ok for a 29 year old to be with a 17 year old in an intimate relationship would the police try and trace me to find out who I am? Or if I asked about drugs would the police try and trace me because they think I have ro sell drugs. These really are all hypothetical by the way
thanks
July 18th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
In regards to the post.
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Pete, Saanich
July 14th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Are we allowed to use a pellet gun to scare away rabbits and deers in our garden?
Saanich Police Response:
Thanks for the question Pete. No you are not allowed to scare away rabbits or deer that are in your garden by shooting them with a pellet gun. Saanich Bylaw 8092, paragraph 2, outlines that no person shall discharge any firearm within the Municipality of Saanich except for the reasons listed in that bylaw.
Hopefully you can find an alternative.
Response by Cst UNDERWOOD
It depends how powerful the pellet gun is.
If it less than 500 fps feet per second.
It is not a firearm under the criminal code.
If its not a firearm then its not applicable.
Cheers.
Following are some weapons and devices that meet the definition of a firearm but that are deemed not to be firearms for purposes of the Firearms Act and related offences in the Criminal Code
# Air guns and other barreled weapons designed to have:
* A muzzle velocity of 152.4 meters (500 feet) per second or less and/or
* A muzzle energy of 5.7 joules (4.2 foot pounds) or less.
July 18th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Are big trucks allowed to back up our driveway so they can turn around? I’m talking about those big heavy trucks that deliver lumber, oil, water bottles, like that. We live on a dead end street with a too-small turnaround. We’ve asked some of them not to use our driveway and have been told they have a right. (We’ve also been sworn at, fingered, etc.)
We’ve already had to replace the driveway once at a cost of several thousand dollars. We just want to know if we have the right to limit access to our property to prevent damage. By the way, Saanich garbage trucks and the recycle guy back up the length of the street to avoid using anyone’s driveway. Thanks.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Frequently, myself and several neighbours are disturbed and woken up by very loud motorcyles that are barreling up Mckenzie. Often it happens early in the morning. I can only imagine the hundreds of families that are woken up by these bikes. I’m not talking about the ordinary motorcycles that are tolerably loud but the ones that have been modified to ampify the ratatattat noise. I find it far more disturbing than second hand cigarette smoke and yet I see little if anything done about it by the police. I recall last year reading an article in the Saanich News that police were cracking down on these bikes by giving them a $300 plus fine and taking their bikes off the road until they are modified back to a regular motorcycle noise. A few questions:
1. are the police taking any action on this issue this year?
2. how many tickets have you issued this year on this offence relative to the same time last year?
3. have you done any information campaigns about this issue in newspapers as you did last year?
4. will you start taking more aggressive and sustained action on this problem?
I sincerely hope that you start take serious action on this problem. The number of people and kids lives that are adversely affected by such bikes is far larger than I believe is realized by the police. I think the Saanich Police has an excellent force and I am looking forward to your response. Thanks for your time.
July 16th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
I have a parking question. There are busy 2 lane roads (1 lane each way) near where I live (Torquay & Kenmore). Once or twice a week someone decides to park on Torquay and remains there for 3 or more hours. All the homes nearby have driveways that have space for another vehicle, but they choose to park in the road instead. This results in traffic congestion and some near collisions as 2 way traffic must funnel through 1 1/3 lanes. The roadway has a center line and clearly there is no space to park while not disrupting traffic flow. Is parking is this manner legal ? Will police respond if they are called about this ? What action will police take ?
July 16th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I live in Saanich and am getting married in August. How do I go about getting a criminal record check and fingerprinting for my name change?
July 16th, 2010 at 9:23 am
is there any where like a range that people can fire bb guns
July 15th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Hi,
This may not be the best place to ask this question but I wanted to know how someone would go about getting a job as a receptionist for a police station or as a 911 operator.
Thanks
July 15th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Hi We live near Mckenzie and the Pat Bay Hwy,the noise from vehicles with no mufflers is getting to be a large problem. This morning it started at 4.30 am with a motor cycle. We have trucks that are using exhaust brakes,when there is no need to use. We have all the rules but enforcment is a problem.
Certain times of the day are worse than others. Early morning comuters to work, and from 3.00 pm to 6.00pm on hot days. It sure would help to enjoy my property without loud noise from people who are breaking the laws .
Dave
July 15th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Hello There,
I have found myself the target of a neighbor whom seems to have a vendetta against motorcycles. The neighbor in question feels as through the neighborhood is his and has has made it very clear that he thinks that my motorcycle is too loud to both me and some of the surrounding neighbors.
However it is running the stock, DOT approved muffler that meets BC standards for noise. I was riding next to an officer last night and he seemed to have NO ISSUE with the bike or the Db level it produced. I am a safe driver with no infractions on my record in the last 7 years. I do not drive dangerously or speed.
My question is how do I avoid further bother from this individual as he made it clear he has contact Bylaw enforcement? and will contact the police? I do not want to be know as a bad individual or have these reports on my name or my record. I do not want to be harassed by bylaw enforcement or police continually as he seems determined.
I do NOT want this to become an issue and would like advise on my options?
Would an officer need to listen to my bike and see that it is stock so that any complaints could be blocked from record?
Thank you
July 15th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Hello,
Someone told me it is illegal to drive in bare feet, is this true? I wear sandals and find that I have more control if I slide one of them off to drive.
Thanks!
July 14th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I was wondering why some right turns are yield and some aren’t even when there is a stop sign where a yield should be and vice versa. I mean how are they determined. I see an intersection wth one yield and wonder why they all don’t have it.
July 14th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Are we allowed to use a pellet gun to scare away rabbits and deers in our garden?
July 13th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Hi Cst. Underwood,
I’m troubled that the members of any police force are forced to deal with individuals that have replicas of any type of gun. Can replicating guns not be stopped by the original manufacturer on what other companies are replicating. I mean, I think Mattell would be all over someone else if they replicated ‘Barbie’ (if in fact it is Mattell that creates her). Wouldn’t the paten that the originating company has be enough to stop others from creating replica hand guns. If for nothing else…to support the safety of our police officers? Just doesn’t seem right to me.
Cathy
July 13th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Hi,
Do the police use police vehicles disguised as work trucks, etc? I guess if you did you wouldn’t tell.
July 13th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Hi,
I am wondering about your “integrated services” and how and why they travel to places like Parksville b.c. to conduct roadside counterattack programs .
* For instance , is a RCMP member to be on-site during this operation, and are members to identify their Municiple Jurisdiction ?
* If a License is taken for 24 hours, what safe guards are in place to ensure that the license remains in the Resident’s home-district.
* If the license is taken all the way back to saanich, how and where is it returned ?
* If a 24 hour suspension is given, is there a policy or avenue or obligation of the Officer to inform the Driver ” that a comprehensive test is available to the driver without prejudice “if driver feels he/she is not physically impaired ?
* The current roadside screening device is only a “chemical measuring device based on breathe” ; it does not actually measure one’s physical ability to continue to drive if found inthe “Warn Zone” , nor does the current Or future changes in the act allow another family member to park the vehicle overnight elsewhere if this offense is a First Time Only for the driver in question.
It all appears very “controlling” & punitive if the situation is only a “Warn”.
[ I have no concerns about the officers, they appear to be very courteous ].
p.b.
July 13-2010.
July 10th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Hi
Are folks allowed to park their boats on the street for days at a time, even though their trailers may be licensed ?
If not, who can i contact to advise about a boat parked on the street for extended periods of time ?
Thanks.
July 10th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hello.
I regularly observe that taxi and BC Transit operators drive their vehicles as if they have a special exemption from having to follow the speed limits. Could you please confirm if this is the case?
Also, not long after the safety blitz at the intersection of Shelbourne and Hillside I observed an officer in a blue, unmarked Tahoe vehicle accelerate for a yellow turn arrow instead of slowing down in observation of the same laws that were being enforced just a few weeks earlier.
Since the officer was hiding behind the anonymity of an unmarked vehicle, I was unable to determine which police department he worked for. Please remember that the police should be setting an example for other drivers and shouldn’t be breaking the rules - especially at the highest crash location in Victoria which was very recently the focus of a rather large safety campaign.
Thanks.
July 9th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
I am Curious as to how one works to change Bylaws within Saanich. I believe the Firearms discharge bylaw is in need of updating, due to all these incidents with Police and people with Air soft toys, and pellet Rifles.
Yes Replica’s are Prohibited under Firearm law, and the item from Wednesdays incident is most likely a Replica. But an air gun firing under 152.4 meters or 500 feet per second is not a firearm. However the Bylaw considers them “Firearms”
I think Saanich residents should be able to enjoy their Air soft, Pellet/BB gun in their back yard, as long as they are being safe and responsible. And such a act should not warrant a major police call and the possibility of the ERT being deployed.
The Hoplophobia today is astounding, I hope perhaps we can find some way to reverse this trend.
Also if someone was involved in a Self Defense shooting and it was found justified would they still be subject to the $100 fine?
thank you.
July 9th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I’m wondering why there isn’t an advance left turn signal on the corner of Fort and Cook, turning up Fort, until 11am???? The advance left turn signal is needed during rush hour most of all.
July 8th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Hello,
Has the Saanich Police Department ever considered (and maybe cannot based on resources) having a cold case page on its website? For example, the Vancouver Police Department have one (link removed by administrator) and I think that the idea is superb.
July 7th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Thanks for your reply Cst Underwood. I have noticed this in Saanich as well as I drive through the municipality often. Would I be in my right to report this offence?
July 7th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Hello. I haven’t asked a question for while so I figured it was about time
)
Is there any bylaw prohibiting loud music from car radios / cd players? With the summer weather and people driving with their windows down and their car radios cd players blazing is a bit annoying. Sometimes, the music is so loud, I can’t even carry on a conversation with a passenger sitting right beside me.
July 5th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Hi!
I just moved here from the Vancouver area, and I am finding the drivers here surprisingly aggressive. Where can I learn about street-crossing bylaws, etc?
I was crossing at an intersection on a busy road today. There was no painted crosswalk, so I waited for a break in traffic. There was a car coming that had plenty of time to stop for me, but instead he swerved around and yelled at me, “ever heard of a crosswalk?” In Vancouver, pedestrians have the right of way, whether there is a painted crosswalk or not. That said, obviously we don’t want to jaywalk and abuse this right. What are the rules in Saanich?
Thanks!
July 5th, 2010 at 6:10 am
I noticed that VTEC has put up stop signs on Markham Rd. to stop traffic on Markham Rd and give the right of way to their parking lot. Is this normal and is it permittable for anyone to put up stop signs for their own benefit?
July 4th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Last night I saw a Saanich Police officer tending to something on the side of the road on Shelbourne.Not thinking anything of it I went to bed,around 15 minutes ago two police officers pulled over in the same spot and blocked off traffic and shot an injured fawn,I’m wondering if this was a fawn that was hit last night and left by another officer alone and injured all night.
July 3rd, 2010 at 7:08 am
Good Morning!
Thank you for taking the time to respond to yet another post - I really appreciate all the information you’ve dredged up for my random questions. I have one more (for now!).
Some time ago I wrote in about my suspicion of a person engaged in drug related activities and was given the name and e-mail of one of your detectives. I have not heard back (although I know the e-mail was received). I was hoping I could be put back in touch with that person, with the view to finding out if anything ever came of it…Thanks!
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
when you receive a complaint of a speeder or other offender from an observer, how do you investigate something like that? forgive me for being blunt, but the old proverb “cop didnt see it, I didnt do it” would seem to apply here… i dont think you can issue a ticket soely based on one persons complaint….
July 1st, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Hi, I was wondering if the Saanich Police have announced a winner for the iPod Touch. The iPod Touch was for the survey on how the Saanich Police could improve or how they’re doing. Have they announced a winner because I entered and I would really like that iPod Touch.
July 1st, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Is there an email address for the Saanich Police Department? Or is this the only means of contacting someone online?
June 29th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
could you inform me what the parking restrictions on residential streets are. How long is a private individual or even a business vehicle allowed to park at such.
June 29th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
can a person wiht a suspended drivers licence drive on private property without getting in trouble. Also if they drove another persons car on someone private property would the suspended driver get in trouble?
thanks
June 29th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I was reading an article on a motorcycle accident in Montreal. It said a motorcylcist hit a car travelling ahead of them whent he car suddenly stopped for animals in the road. Then the polcie are saying she might be charged. How can you charge someone who had the right to stop. The motorcycle should have left enough time to stop. An officer in the TC article said you do not stop unless it is safe to do so. So they are implying you have to compensate for someone doing the wrong thing by following to close? So you’re supposed to hit say a deer if you don’t think the person tailgating you can stop in time?
June 29th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I am currious as to how one might request more traffic inforcement (speed) on Tattersall Drive (Quadra to Blanshard) it seems that more and more speeds are approaching 80km/hr. I realize the posted limit is 50 km/hr but it seems to be out of control lately. Also, how does one petetion to have the posted limit lowered? I am aware that the city is planning on upgrading Tattersall as a result of the mall development but in the meantime we who live on this street are all in danger.
Thanks,
Chris
June 28th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hi,
In regard to posting #1884, it says someone would be exempt from the distracted driving law if they used their cellphone to call about the legitimacy of a police officer. Does that mean if I witness a hit and run and the the person is driving away, I can speed to catch up to him enough to get his license plate and then of course I’d slow down after and phone the police with the information. Would I be exempt from a speeding ticket if the police saw?
June 28th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Considering that we are so concerned with motorist distractions, why are cyclists allowed to text and listen to their iPods while cycling in traffic? This one was all over the road while doing these things. Also, since cyclists do not stop at stop signs, I thought it would have been prudent of him to at least look to see if a car was approaching. I expect the oncoming motorist would have been at fault if there had have been an accident.
If these things are violations, maybe it is time that we had a bit of a crack down. It would be a good time, now that the kids have just gotten out of school. (This was no child, though. It was a man in his thirties, on a very nice bike.)
I’m also bothered by the great lack of courtesy that cyclists show to pedestrians, but I don’t expect there is much you can do about that.
Thank you for your attention to this.
June 27th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Hi, Ive been using this local Victoria used classifieds website, and i have noticed this ad of this seller who will modify your game console to play backups of video games, now this is not a new ad i have seen this for over a year now, i recently read an article on the RCMP website that said ” Modifying a console and computer is considered an illegal act under Section 342.1 of the Criminal Code and is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years. ” “http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/04/100401a-eng.htm , is this illegalÉ
June 26th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Re: Post 1884 - While I’m admittedly unaware of the differences between vehicle laws in BC and Alberta, would the off-duty constable not be much in the same position as, say, an off-duty cabbie providing transport for hire in his own private vehicle? Or perhaps an off-duty paratrooper deciding to go through the lines on his own and run amok?
I was taught (and will do the same for my own children) not to stop or yield myself or my vehicle to any person not in either a) recognizeable uniform, or b) an recognizeable enforcement vehicle, albeit in mufti. In essence, if it’s not equipped with the right kind of warning devices (lights, sirens), it’s not an emergency or enforcement vehcile, and likely not equiped to safely handle emergency procedures.
I would politely remind your friend that he was lucky to receive a speeding ticket from his unknown stopper, rather than something significantly worse, like a car-jacking.
June 26th, 2010 at 9:02 am
We are new to Saanich and are wondering if we can light our outdoor chiminea? Are there any by-laws restricting the use of backyard firepits and chimineas?? Thanks so much!
June 25th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
I live on Admirals road and I am wondering what the engine brake law is in Saanich Trucks run their jakes all the way down Mckenzie towards the highway at all hours of the day and night. This is a residential neighbourhood and should not be an area where trucks should be running engine brakes
June 24th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Regarding Cst. Underwood’s response (#1876) to Linda’s question about idling buses on Mt. Tolmie, I would like to offer a correction. While there is no District of Saanich bylaw prohibiting the idling of vehicles, CRD Bylaw No. 3533 ‘A Bylaw to Promote Clean Air by Regulating Motor Vehicle Idling’ would in fact apply to Mt. Tolmie, or anywhere within the jurisdiction of the Saanich for that matter. The bylaw defines idling as the ‘operation of a vehicle engine while the vehicle is not in motion’ and it is an infraction to idle for more than three consecutive minutes. In addition, there would appear to be no exemption for tour buses. Therefore, I believe that Linda should file further complaints with the CRD Bylaw Enforcement Office, correct?
June 24th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Hello, recently a friend was told to pull over by an off-duty officer flashing his badge through his moving, personal vehicle. He complied and received a ticket for his reckless driving habits (this occurred in Alberta, not in Saanich, by the way).
It made me wonder though if a citizen is legally obligated to pull over if an off duty officer is waving his badge in his personal vehicle. I know officers have just as much authority off-duty as on, but how could a normal person know if it were just some nutcase or car jacker waving a fake badge around?
June 24th, 2010 at 5:06 am
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June 23rd, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Hi, I am wanting to become a police officer with saanich after i finish the criminal justice program at camosun. I was wondering if there was any type of volunteer work that I could get started on with saanich police on weekends? I am aware of some opportunities during the week days but with my current job i’m unable to volunteer for it.
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:12 am
I am currently living in New Zealand under a student VISA. When applying for this VISA I had provided a criminal record check obtained through the Saanich Police. I am currently being asked to provide a new certificate from the RCMP. I have submitted fingerprints, certified check etc. from overseas to Ottawa three months ago but as of two weeks ago it had not reached their system. I may travelling to Victoria for my brother’s wedding in mid July but only for 10 days. Is it possible to obtain this certificate through the Saanich Police department
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Hello - I have been reading through a few pages of these and have seen some recruit candidates posting about their experiences training for POPAT and how they’re moving through the process. I would love to connect with recruits as I am just starting the application process (hurray!). Are there any groups that you know of or any way to connect with other recruit candidates? Thanks!
June 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Does being on probation for trafficking a controlled substance automatically give the police the right to search my car randomly?
June 19th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
I appreciate the work the police do, but I felt unhelped this evening when my boyfriend called the non-emergency line to make a noise complaint and also to comment on intoxicated drivers leaving a party. The cops took a good half hour to get here and then did nothing but talk to a handful of party goers. Not only were there intoxicated persons in the driver seats of about 3 cars, but the party goers didnt disperse or quiet down after the visit from the police. I just wish there was a better way to deal with such a neighborhood disturbance. I don’t appreciate feeling uncomfortable and scared in my own home, which is how I feel when there are people outside yelling at one another with foul language. I also feel that when theres people pouring out on the street with open liquor, it just spells trouble and simply saying they have to quiet down, just won’t do. The police were feet away from a driver under the influence. A girl even yelled at the driver to “turn off the car and take the keys out! you’ve been drinkin” at the approach of the officers.
June 18th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
A few months ago, someone took my car from my secure condominium parkade. They broke the side window to get inside and hot-wired the ignition with a screwdriver, then drove the vehicle from the parkade. I noticed the car was stolen and phoned police. Since my cellphone was in the car, I contacted the cellphone provider to cancel service and they advised that the phone was being used at the time and provided the phone numbers that were being called. Several hours later, the car mysteriously appeared back in the parkade, damaged and parked in another parking spot. I am suspicious of how the car was removed and returned to the parkade, as a clicker is needed to exit and enter the gate, and my clicker was not in the car.
The whole incident was reported to the police and my insurance company.
Last week, I phoned the police department (not Saanich) to follow up. They advised that they could not provide any information to me, that they had called the phone numbers that had been called on my cell phone and the people who answered were not cooperative so they could not do any more. And they ended by saying that insurance had paid for all damages, so why was I concerned?
In fact, insurance did not pay for all the damage, just wrote the car off. To get the car back I had to pay several thousand dollars to “buy” it back. It was a real hassle.
I am disappointed that the police will not offer any more information to me. As I said earlier, I wonder how the car was taken and returned from my condominium complex, as it could have been someone who lives in my building. Is there any way that I can receive more information from the police file?
Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
June 18th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
I live on Mt. Tolmie and it was my impression that the new paved area on the park side of Mayfair Drive below Mt. Tolmie summit was for tour bus parking. I was there at lunch today and there were several buses parked right at the summit, blocking the car parking spots, spewing diesel fumes. (I think we have a law against that too, don’t we?) I did not notice any signage to indicate to bus drivers where they should park. Perhaps that would help with the problem.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Hello, how would I go about obtaining the following statistics? (1) crime rate in Saanich from 1995-2010, year by year, (2) traffic offence rates from 1995-2010, (3) per capita policing costs, 1995-2010, and (4) number of residences/neighbourhoods participating in a neighbourhood/blockwatch program, from 1995-2010.
June 17th, 2010 at 6:55 am
I recently became aware of a program called “Park Watch’. What can you tell me about it and where can I get information to start one?
June 16th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
I have recently been told that I mat not practice my bow and arrow in the Saancih area. I have had one police officer aproach me and double check that it is not a crossbow. Another has told me that I may not shoot there. It is not classified as a weapon, and I cant find any laws against it. I do not wish to break the law, but im unsure of what exactly the law is, or how to find out exactly what the law is. It would be a large inconvenience for me to find another area that is open and allows me to shoot in a safe and responsible manner and feed back would be appreciated.
June 16th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Hi,
I had my car stolen a couple weeks ago and it hasn’t turned up. My insurance agent recommended that I call the police impound lot to check if it has moved there. I was hoping I could get the information in order to get in touch with them.
Thanks
June 16th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Hi,
First of all thanks for all the work that you do in keeping our community safe.
I’m currently working on my Masters degree in Education and have been doing a lot of work in cyberbullying. I was told to ask the poilce department to see if I could volunteer with you to gain experience in bullying prevention.
How would I go about doing this?
Thanks! Have a great day!
June 15th, 2010 at 9:04 am
I’m concerned about the taffic laws covering two situations.
I was surprised to read that it’s not illegal to cut through a gas station, etc to avoid waiting at a red light. Gas station customers and service personnel are opening car doors, raising car hoods, crossing to and from the payment kiosk, etc. The raised hoods can block the views of customers, workers and cut-through drivers. Anyone who’s in such a hurry to avoid a red light is not going to be in a patient and careful frame of mind. If word gets out that cutting through is allowed, our gas stations will become major thoroughfares at
I am also surprised that, in BC, it is legal to pass another vehicle at a pedestrian crosswalk. In Ontario and some other provinces, all traffic in both directions must come to a halt when people are in the crosswalk.
If the police have any input to regulatory reform, I hope these items will be considered.
June 14th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Saw this website advertised in a google ads type link on local newspapers website. Its in victoria and sells martial arts type supplies and as they say weapons. Is it actually legal in canada to own police extendable batons? or a baseball they say is tough enough not to break when you hit “anything” so no need to worry about shards, or a cane or stick with hidden sword? Or a ten inch knife? or the parts to assemble your own butterfly knife?
I kinda assume all these things are sold legally for home use? and shop can just pretend people wont carry these on street? seem questionable morally since mma and martial arts shows on tvs fan base is young men typically. But obviously that isnt illegal to be immoral.
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thanks for your persepctive on this in advance, recent stabbings in town has lots of people wondering about young peoples access to such weapons. A problem which obviously would no know boundaries as we know people shop in saanich or victoria no matter where they live.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Our pin pad is being replaced today because it is faulty and we have your sticker on our pin pad that says not to remove…..can we have a replacement sticker for the new one?
June 11th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Hi;
Just wanted to say this is a great service, and I appreciate the openness with which queries are responded to.
But, I suspect not many people in Saanich even know it exists. How about an article in local newspapers to publicize this important service?
Thanks,
John
June 10th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
I was told to report an e-mail we received from a “friend” asking to send money as an emergency. We thought it was a fraud and did not respond, however, informed hotmail as well as Western Union.
Thanks. Hildegard
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June 10th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Hi, Is it illegal to avoid a red light? For example, I was driving East on McKenzie, coming towards Shelbourne to turn left. The lights to go straight were green and the advanced was red. I went straight through the lights, turned left into the Petro Canada on the corner and cut through. Is that a ticketable offence to avoid having to wait for the advance?
June 9th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Hello,
My son has his “L” and we are disputing whether or not once he get’s his “N” if he can listen while driving to loud music on the car radio. I thought there was a by-law forbidding loud music while driving. I know you cannot have head phones on but what about car radio/stereo?
Thank you in advance for your information.
June 8th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Hi there;
I was just wondering if it is legal to make a left hand turn over a double yellow line in order to enter a residence or business. I have gotten different answers from everyone I’ve asked…
Thank you
June 7th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Hi There,
I am trying to find out how to contact the “dream team”. I have been told it includes a police officer and other mental health professionals. Can you please supply me with this info?
Thanks.
Kim
June 7th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Hello, we live in a so called “bare land strata” development in Saanich which consists of 50 lots with numerous curb side pull-out parking spots for visitors. From time to time we have visitors that would park their vehicles in a manner that I would consider improper if not illegal (e.g. park on the left instead of the right side of the road, park on the sidewalk, park within a few feet of a fire-hydrant etc.). I am concerned about pedestrian safety and liability on the Strata Corporation if accidents happen due to such behaviours.
I understand that the roads within the development are consider “private” – at least what’s what the street signs say. My questions are:
- Are private roads within a bare land strata subject to the same BC Motor Vehicle Acts, and/or Saanich’s own parking bylaws in terms of parking manner?
- If yes – then what is the correct procedures to report such incidents?
- If no – then does it mean that it is perfectly legal and acceptable for people to park in any manner on a private road?
Thank you in advance for your clarification!
June 6th, 2010 at 10:15 am
As a resident I am dreading the weekend late-night drunken strolls home along the dark and tree-lined Royal Oak Drive in Broadmead, and elsewhere nearby, owing to the damage that is done to property in the area. We would not object to simple mischief, but I have noticed it is escalating now that June is here to damage to irrigation stand-pipes, private street-number posts, strata signs, etc… Naturally not much can be done unless we call in sounds that are suspicious promptly, but sometimes we get the message from the dispatcher that police are pretty busy, as I suspect they are on summer evenings… Then, some of our residents are wealthy and just call their maintenance person to come by and fix whatever happened — but not everyone is by any means. The older seniors around here aren’t too interested in Block Watch, it’s too bad. This kind of damage and noise casts a pall over the quality of life for all, and I’d like to see a few more patrols from 11 pm onward to even 3 and 4 am… especially on week-end nights, and maybe on bike patrol where they can see and feel what is going on…
June 3rd, 2010 at 2:27 am
Assuming I had all the proper education and all the requirements to at least apply, including a clean criminal record, would the criminal history of my family come into play in any stage from law enforcement education to a permanent job?
Also, as an aside, I really appreciate this easily accessible site for questions that aren’t specifically covered in legislation, as well as your department’s willingness to be more open to the public, in a time when opaque government is the norm. Thanks.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 am
Hi,
If I have my license prohibited, can I start my car to charge the battery or whatever, as long as I’m in my driveway and not on any public road?
June 1st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Hi: Can you please direct me to the community survey. There is information
in the Times Colonist to say the survey is available on your website until June 4th and I am unable to locate it.
Thank you.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:57 am
I just wanted to thank Cst. Matt Jones for following up with my traffic complaint (10-12154) and for apprising me of the outcome. His professionalism and courtesy call goes a long way in strengthening the positive public image I, and others, have in the Saanich Police Department. Thank you.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I know of someone who is driving despite having his licence suspended for impaired driving. I would like to know what may happen if they were to get into a traffic accident. Granted he’d be totally screwed… But I’m wondering what would happen to the other person who was involved.
Obviously it’s wrong to do what he’s doing, but I don’t want to rat him out if the other person would be covered just as they would be if he were licensed to drive.
I look forward to a response.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Hey, for reasons uknown when I put your feed into my feed reader, it does not function. Can you give me the RSS link just to ensure I’m using the current one?
May 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I see that the form removes spaces and my diagram is not so pretty.
Regarding left turns at Mackenzie & Larchwood:
When traveling east on Mackenzie there is a pedestrian controlled crosswalk at Larchwood that intersects Mackenzie. The crosswalk is on the west side of the Mackenzie-Larchwood intersection. Is it legal to make a left turn from Mackenzie eastbound to Larchwood northbound when the light is red?
Thanks,
Kevin
May 28th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
I had a question in regards to distracted driving. I support legislation of hand-held distraced driving laws. However, there are far more distracted things that I see people doing, rather than on a cell phone. Eating, make-up, drinking coffee and believe it or not reading. What happens if it is determined that someone is doing one of the above activities and is involved in a MVA? Why didn’t they just ban all that while driving? even though I feel that would be over legislation.
Thank You!
May 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am
I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of Titan. I don’t what I would do if I lost my big guy at such a young age. Please pass my condolences on.
May 28th, 2010 at 9:11 am
I would appreciate knowing the following: What is the allowable distance between the posted signage and a speed trap? Many thanks!
May 27th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I’m curious whether cycling while intoxicated is prohibited by any laws in BC. If so, can you please cite the law and/or laws under which it would be prohibited? I do not ride my bike while intoxicated (because I consider it a really dumb idea), but I’m curious about this, as the law seems to be unclear.
Thank you.
May 27th, 2010 at 12:51 am
I was just wondering how long you’ve had this blog for?
May 26th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I am also being hounded by AAS, 250-380-0029. I answered their at home survey, was told I might win something, and have been called several times a day since. When I see who is calling I don’t answer the phone.
I have read many other similar complaints about this company and I am disappointed that nothing is being done to stop them.
Some of us have been able to not get sucked in any further but many (particularly the elderly) will be. The BBS is not effective in stopping this type of business behaviour. This company is dangerous.
May 25th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Hi again. Cst. Dukeshire was kind enough to respond to my previous question (1797) and now I have another (sorry). With regard to the same issue of dirtbiking on one’s own property do neighbours have the right to petition to stop someone from riding on their property? It seems to me that if a person is riding within prescribed times and not destroying property in the process that they are within their right. Thanks in advance.
May 25th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Is it illegal to warn oncoming drivers of a radar trap ahead by posting a sign on a telephone post? I know when I lived in the city the radio would often announce it if someone called in, but that was a long time ago. I was curious as to whether it would fall under interference with an investigation.
May 24th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
I had a scary encounter at Tillicum Mall yesterday, Sunday May 23rd around 12 noon. I was with my friend, my 7 year old son and my 2 and half year old daughter. We had just finished having a snack at Starbucks and decided to visit the book sale tables in the mall. Both my friend and I noticed a suspicious looking man following my daughter around. Although she was always within 3 feet of me, this man seemed to be trying to get close to my daughter. My friend and I moved right up close to my daughter, making no room for the man so that he had to move away. A few minutes later we all went down to Dollar Giant and stood talking about what had just happened. My daughter was holding my friend’s hand and my son was standing with us. The same man came along and came up right behind my daughter, within a couple of inches. He motioned as if he was looking in the ice cream freezer, but his eyes were on my daughter. He was withing 2 feet of myself and my friend and when finally noticed our icy stares he backed off. There was a native woman that he talked to periodically throughout the whole incident. I post this statement because I want to warn people there are some real sickos out there. Especially now that the weather has improved.
May 24th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I’m sorry for your loss of Titan.
May 23rd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
We recently moved into a residence near a school. There is a small separation between our properties, which I suspect is owned by Saanich. Part of our front lawn is separated by a fence about waist height to the Saanich owned side. Both my husband and I have seen/encountered groups of teens who trespass through our front lawn, over or around our fence to the Saanich/school side or vice versa. We have contacted the principal of the school, who has taken measures to educate the students. We are very appreciative for the assistance.
About 20 mins ago, I happened to be outside and saw a group of 3 girls looking to cut across our lawn. I asked them to please not cut through my lawn, to which they proceeded up the street to use the proper public walkway. They didn’t say a word, or make eye contact.
It is really frustrating as a home owner. Our property is quite private from our side neighbours, so they don’t see the trespassing. We can’t be home all the time to monitor the situation. We can only catch who we catch. Please advise on what we can do. The traffic on our front lawn may be more than we realize.
May 21st, 2010 at 8:53 am
Do the individuals posted on your MOST WANTED website page have corresponding files with the Saanich Police (or other local area police) or are they individuals wanted by police somewhere else in Canada ?
How often is your MOST WANTED website page normally updated ?
May 21st, 2010 at 6:32 am
I would like to commend the action taken by Cst. Greg Henault relative to his entry into the home of a medically distressed person. Cst. Henault used lock picking techniques to save the life of the homeowner. I teach law enforcement and military units lock picking and lock bypassing for exactly the same sort of applications. I have taught law enforcement agencies in Canada before and I commend him for his professionalism and his actions. If your agency would be interested in training more members in the same techniques, I would be honored to assist.
Martin Holloway
www.hollotec.com
May 20th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
hello, i just want to report my cousin she is dating a minor,that is illegal in this country isn’t it??, she is 21 or 22, & the minor is 17.
May 20th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Last year, my cat turned up with horrific injuries. The vet recommended we call police, as it looked like torture. The Saanich officer who came to my house to collect info to file a report was wonderful - his compassion for what had happened to my pet was genuine, and he took it just as seriously as if the victim had been a person.
My condolences on the passing of Titan and many thanks for your caring help.
May 20th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
re earlier comments on aftermarker mufflers–is there a max decibel level in the Motor vehicle Act
I have a collector Camaro v8 with Flowmaster exhaust–louder than stock but not over loud
Do these mufflers violate any BC statute?
Thankyou
Robert
May 20th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Titan.My Dad was a dog master in the RCMP and I know how strong of a bond the family gets with the dogs. I just about lost my 9 year old GSD to gastric dilation-volvulus and 180 degree twist of the root of the small intestine. May 9/10. We literaly watched it start to happen. Thank god we live only minutes from the Central Vic.Vet. Hospital. They are calling him(Rio) the miracle dog. The vet.(Dr.Lana Bissett) has never heard of a dog having both at the same time. They had him in surgery within minutes of us getting him there. They had his stomach and intestines out to reposition them. He now has 19 staples from stem to stern. They come out on tuesday. Your members have probably seen us walking along Saanich Rd. as we live along there. Please forward this message to Const. Zielinski and he may contact me if he has any questions. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very sad time.
May 18th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Hi
I am a new immigrant. I bought a house. The house leaking. My friend came to help me one hour, he asked me work for him for 2 days. I did it.
He estamited leaking problem for me. then he asked for two cars parking for two months (April and May) in my frond yard to reward. I say ok.
My new renters need parking space. I asked him to move a little bit so that to allow another car to park. He didn’t move his car. I am afraid he might not move his cars( no driving number plate, tires are flat, long time no drive , he is driving another 3 cars , not these two broken cars)
I am going to email him to ask him to move his car awsy before May 29. I will call tow company to tow his cars away on May 30 ,Sunday. (I work om weekdays)
Am I allowed to tow his cars away? His cars are really bother me.
thank you
WL
May 18th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
What is recomended in a case where your neighbour is smoking pot next door and the smell is drifting into our house and yard. My 6 year old asked what that smell was during a 2:00 playdate with a friend and his mother. It was frustrating and embarassing.
This happened all the time last summer (they just move in then) and we don’t enjoy our time outside when this occurs.
We don’t condone this behaviour at all as it is illegal.
May 16th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Hi, I’ve recently started cycling, and I wanted to know if it’s a legal requirement to have lights on my bike? At the moment I don’t have lights on it, but I’m not going to be riding at night.
Thanks
May 15th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Noisy cars:
I know that a while back there was a big campaign targeting excessively loud cars. I don’t know how it worked out, but I haven’t noticed any reduction in the number of obnoxiously loud vehicles driving past my place late in the evening.
I am somewhat interested in the car culture and do support people’s right to install aftermarket mufflers that may subtly alter the pitch or volume of the exhaust noise.
Unfortunately there are still some people who feel that their mid 90’s economy car kitted out with disco lights on the inside and sparkly bits all over the body just isn’t quite obnoxious enough and decide to complete the package by sticking a potato-gun muffler at the end of the exhaust pipe.
This would be fine if it actually muffled the sound or somehow produced a tasteful, quiet note but the result is usually an awfully loud racket that can be heard echoing off tall buildings two blocks away as the driver makes each gear shift at redline.
So I ask the police to not bother with the aftermarket mufflers that produce a marginally louder exhaust note or may be a little bit bigger than the factory part, but rather focus on the drivers who are clearly being excessively noisy.
Thank you.
May 15th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Hi there,
I own a number of blank firing semi-auto and fully automatic hand guns.
As they do not fire any projectile at all, do they still fall under the same bylaw that pellet guns, and i imagine paintball guns fall under?
I have read the bylaw and from what I understand, they are not technically illegal to shoot off in my yard.
Correct me if I am wrong.
And providing I am correct, what expectations would you (the police) have of me and my brothers when we choose to play robbers and robbers (neither of us like to pretend to be cops so we don’t play cops and robbers) around our yard?
May 14th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Hi there. Sometimes I see cyclists riding the road in small groups, side by side. Is this actually allowed? Does it make a difference if they’re biking close to the same speed as traffic?
Also, do your cycling officers have any tips for cyclists who want to pass to the left lane in order to make a left turn? Sometimes I make a left-hand signal but drivers are reluctant to let me move in front of them into the left lane (before an intersection). It’s pretty nerve-racking to do this; drivers seem to get much more frustrated with waiting behind a bike compared to a car that is signaling left. Thanks!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Hi;
Could you please give an update on the “Lakehill Peeper”? I recall someone was arrested a while ago (year or two, the guy who was fliming people), was he incarcerated? And what is the status of the more recent series of peeper sightings, has anyone been caught?
Thanks,
John
May 12th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
I have just moved from out of province, I own an SUV with a Number plate that attaches to the rear Hatch. I often use One of those Cargo Carriers that when installed in the hitch receiver provides a platform to place cargo on. I have a rather large Rubbermaid bin that is secured to this platform. The top of the bin sit about 1 inch Higher then the bottom of the number plate.
When standing behind my SUV I can clearly make out the numbers and the Yearly stickers on the plate from almost every angle except dead on from or below 3 foot hight from the rear. I was wondering after not finding the answer in the Motor Vehicle act regulations. Is this considered obstructed. any officer following behind would be able to make out the numbers for sure, but the Yearly sticker might be obstructed from a low angle.
What If I had a bike rack that obstructed the plate?
May 10th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Hello,
I have a question regarding street parking in residential areas. Recently we have had a car parked in front of our house every night. The street does not have a curb and simple changes from road to lawn and more times then none the car is partly on our property. I know that the street is public parking but was wondering is there a point in which we can do anything about it?
Thank you.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:15 am
We live in a condominium complex in Victoria. All units are owner-occupied. There is one unit which is troublesome, the resident owner is a middle-aged woman who leads a questionable lifestyle, has had a number of boyfriends move in with her, and there have been a number of incidents, several involving violence. Recently there was more violence in their suite and police were called. Police have visited on about 3 other occasions in the past month, where the woman was taken away in police car. How much information are the owners in the building entitled to? Who do we contact to obtain information?
May 8th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
I have a neighbour, an elderly woman, who has become rather nasty since the death of her husband last year. We have a few large pine trees on the edge of our property, next to hers. There is a catwalk separating our properties. She also has a couple of trees on the other side o the catwalk. As well, there are many trees on surrounding properties.
After any kind of wind storm where branches from trees all over the neighbourhood get blown around, this woman has been gathering everything that fell on her lawn and throwing them onto our property. Half the branches don’t even come from our trees. She’s complaining about our trees all the time saying they block her sunlight (which they only do late in the day when the sun is going down behind the trees). She is always threatening to call Saanich and have them come and cut down our trees as she says they are a hazard and will fall on her house during a storm.
I’m getting rather fed up with the threats and her constantly throwing all the branches all over our lawn. Trying to reason with her has gotten nowhere. She’s just extremely bitter and taking her frustrations out on us.
Is there anything we can do to stop her from continuing this? I’m tired of having to clean up every time and us being left with carting all this stuff off to the compost facility because the piles get so big when we seem to be the receipient of the entire neighbourhoods branches tossed on our lawn.
May 8th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Today on bay street bridge vicpd had a undercover at one end of bridge casually talking into his sleeve so police on other side of bridge could then pull over vehicles for what i believe was mostly cell phone and seat belt type infractions. The result was about 2 hours of backed up traffic adding about 5-7 mins to journey down bay each time. But a steady stream of tickets being issued. So my question is two part , do police officers supervisors give much thought of roadblock or enforcement campaigns effect on traffic flow?
Secondaly, what the record for saanich for number of tickets issued in one day/one campaign?
For the record im all for enforcement just is nice when they pull people off into a parking lot or side street and not issue tickets in turn lanes in afternoon commute. But as taxpayer efficiency of enforcement is nice, ie most tickets per hour. As sometimes you watch lonely saanich pd officers behind poles just waiting and waiting for that speeder. Your bright yellow jackets give you away i think. Think you could fare better with vicpd’s undercover tactic observed today specially in areas with good visibility and straigh aways like mckenzie and shelbourne.
May 7th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
The “Sussex Safer Roads” site from the UK has a wonderful video about the reasons one should wear a seat belt. It is the most moving and appropriate advertisement I have ever seen for wearing one, bar none. Worth a look.
May 7th, 2010 at 8:11 am
I work as an advisor at VIU. If a recruit has a diploma in Police Foundations from an accredited college in Ontario, but does not have a completed high school graduation diploma, do they have to go back to school to earn their high school grad or would the successful achievement of a post secondary diploma be enough to meet the requirement?
thank you.
May 7th, 2010 at 7:13 am
I’m wondering if some how you can tell me who installs the post-mounted spot-lites on all your ,(what seems to be about 200 vehicles ) parked out back of your establishment, I have a couple of spot-lites myself to install. thanks
May 6th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Hello,
Question for you: neighborhood boy (13 years old?) has friends over and they shoot these kind of rifles - it sounds like a machine gun but obviously it’s not. Could it be an air gun? They are long and black and have a sort of black canister on the top. I’ve tried to snap a photo but the kids run away. It is not an option to talk to the parents (they can be volatile and we don’t want to move). Is there any kind of bylaw that kids can’t shoot in a residential area?
May 6th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
are radar detectors and lazer jammers illegal?
May 3rd, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Hello,
I assume if I run a stop sign in a parking lot I can’t get ticketed because it’s on private property right? I don’t mean if it’s a stop sign going from the parking lot onto the public road but one that is on the property like the 3 way stop at the Burnside side of Tillicum mall.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Noise Bylaw 0312 - Prohibited Types of NOISE.
Hi, we live in beautiful Saanich, Sunnymead to be precise. Some of our neighbors (this would be the inconsiderate ones) drive several cars with “AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SYSTEMS” which cause their vehicles to emit high decibal noises upshifting and downshifting. In an effort to increase their “cool factor”, these disrespectful neighbors MOST CERTAINLY are breaking the noise bylaw which cleary states:
Section 12 (1) D The operation of any automobile, truck, motorcyle, bus or other motorized vehicle which by reason of disrepair, the use of a muffler that fails to cool and expell exhaust gases from the engine without excessive noise, mode of operation of the vehicle or any other cause, creates noise or sound which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of individuals or the public.
Now that we have clerified that indeed a bylaw is being broken (about a thousand times a day), what is Saanich Police going do about enforcing it? Something is going to have to happen soon. Shall we start a petition and writing letter campaign with the support of our “decent” neighbors, or does the Mayor of Saanich take issue with these “citizens” as well? Please advice.
B & L
Sunnymead
May 2nd, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Hello,
My Fiance and I are planning on having our wedding reception in our backyard. We are not selling any liquor and are planning on putting up a 20×30 tent.
I am wondering if there is any special permits we will need for our event.
Thank you for any information,
Adam, Saanich
May 1st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Hello, I got my iPod touch stolen from my school locker, what number would I call to report it? and how would it be possible to track it, if its possible? Thank you
May 1st, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Thank you for your consideration of my parking dispute and subsequent cancellation of the ticket.. I suggest painting the curb yellow alongside the stop sign for the distance required by bylaw will eliminate any future issues.
April 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Hi there,
I think the new laws regarding impaired driving are a great thing, it got me to wondering though, how can one’s blood alcohol be determined by their breath? This is a ridiculous example, because I can’t see anyone doing it, but, if a person were to take a mouthful of, say, rum, swish it around in their mouths, and then spit it out, and then take a breathalyzer….the alcohol in their breath would be pretty high, but their blood content would be zero. How does that work??
April 29th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Hello,
I have a question about bicycle safety regarding myself and my children. We live near Admirals Walk and in order to get to the Gorge we need to cross the Craigflower Bridge. I know heading East on the bridge there is a sign that says not to pass bicycles on the bridge. I’m not sure if coming from the other direction if there is one as well…….I took my four year old for a bike ride today (she rides a trail-a-bike attached to the back of my bike) to go on a field trip with her school and heading to the Gorge we were passed once on the bridge and coming back we were passed twice - I’m not talking about creeping past, I’m talking about driving right beside us!! I make a point to drive in the middle of the lane but it just doesn’t seem to work. I am often with my eight year old as well and I’m really starting to worry for our safety while riding across the bridge. What are our options, what are our rights? To walk the bikes across is a real pain because the sidewalk is VERY narrow.
April 29th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Good morning,
Could you tell me if it’s illegal to use a small U-Built trailer for hauling dirtbikes which never had wiring hooked up? My husband says it’s okay as long as you use hand signals, I’m not so sure about that. I thought hand signals were only for emergencies if your wiring breaks down.
Thanks, have a good day!
April 28th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Hi there,
I just got back from a walk with my dog in Cuthbert Holmes Park- behind the Tillicum Mall. I noticed on a trail just behind the movie theater in the woods, spray painted on a couple trees, some really offensive anti-semitic and racist writings and symbols. I was shocked to find that there.
Anyways, I felt I should mention it, as there is obviously some seriously disturbing activity going on there.
I noticed also the other week that this park is patrolled by bicycle police, it was nice to see that. I wonder if they have noticed this before?
Thanks for your time,
regards,
~Kristen V
April 28th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I was covicted for DUI over four years ago. I have obtained my unrestricted licence back this February. I will say that it was a hard, long, and expencive lesson. Happily not only have I learned from my lesson but my friends have also become responsible drivers after hearing my tears and nagging.
Now my questions are, I have since quit drinking, and gone back to college to get my life on track. I have finished my courses and would like to know if this DUI will show up on my criminal record check if I am applying for office jobs?
Also, am I able to get a passport and travel outside of Canada with this on my record?
Besides losing your licence there are many other factors that come into play!
Thanks for the great forum for asking questions, I agree with the post about trying to get the questions in categories, cause it sure takes a long time to go through them all and I hope that these questions have not already been asked. I only went back a yearish.
When will it not be on my record anymore?
April 27th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I regularly commute to Victoria by cycle along the Galloping Goose. My daily route usually takes me across Crease Ave where more and more frequenty I am noticing the trail and cross walk partially blocked by parked vehicles. Whatever the distance parking regulations allowed near a cross walk, I am positive these vehicles are not complying. (I have some great pictures but cannot attach to this posting) Regardless of rules, the safety issues are obvious as the line of sight of drivers on Crease and cyclists on the Goose are extremely curtailed. I have discussed the problem with Saanich Traffic engineering. They offered some hopeful suggested courses of action to prevent vehicles from parking in this area in the future. However in the interim, is it possible to give this area a little extra attention to ensure the trail-way stays clear.
Thank you
Rob
April 27th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Hi,
If a person has been classified as a high risk offender, does that classification last forever, or does is get taken off once the person’s sentence has been done?
Thanks.
April 25th, 2010 at 6:25 am
There was an item in the Saanich News the other day about 2 cyclists being injured by drivers who overtook them and then turned right directly in front of them. The motorists have reportedly been charged with failing to yield and fined $167. My own experience is walking across traffic light junctions where I have priority and yet a driver has driven right into me. He broke the law - result injury to me a minuscule fine to the driver. Very unfair.
In my mind, failing to yield is not complying with a requirement of the law such as yield, stop on red etc. However, when the driver of a 2 ton SUV fails to control their vehicle safely, breaks the law and then causes personal injury - why is that not deemed dangerous driving? Otherwise, as a pedestrian or cyclists, the costs imposed on an innocent by another careless individual are far out of proportion to the tiny fine they have to pay. It would seem that aggressive drivers running down cyclists and pedestrians see it as a small cost to driving. And we wonder why people don’t want to walk or cycle in our communities?
It would be a simple directive that all instances of a driver causing injury by their own failure to adhere to laws is automatically charged with dangerous driving - because that is what it is.
I am interested in the Saanich PD position as the 2 cyclists were in Saanich.
April 25th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Hi There
I am trying to find out updated information on the missing people of the GReater Victoria and surrounding areas. It occurred to me that there have been numerous reports of missing young women lately and I can’t find updated information about them anywhere (ie. are they still missing, are they found, safe, injured etc.?) DOes such a website exist? If not, I think it would be a good idea for a joint task force on the island.
April 24th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
The other day I was involved in, and responsible for, a crash in which I rear ended the car in front of me. Not to make excuses, but it had just began raining very heavily, and when the car in front of my slammed on his brakes I didn’t have enough room to come to a complete stop. I recognize my error as following too closely. More space would have allowed me to stop in time. However, the Saanich officer that attended the scene issued me a “drive without due care” ticket. As I understand, this ticket applies more to drivers applying lipstick, attempting to eat soup, reading a book while driving etc. OR a combination of 3 of: following too closely, speeding, not signalling, not staying in correct lane etc. I was polite, calm, respectful, and co-operative, so I don’t see why the officer would give me this heavy charge on top of all the car work I need to pay for, and being a young already broke guy, I absolutely cannot afford this ticket. Because he did not even see the crash happen, why was he able to issue me a ticket that, from my research, is only given out to reckless drivers, not for simply following too close. MY ICBC representative also said I should have been given a “following too closely” ticket. What’s true, what’s false?
April 22nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Hi,
I’ve been reading about some cases in the last few years of people being arrested for refusing to provide identification, such as one recently in Seattle. I’ve had a hard time finding out whether in BC (Saanich in particular) a citizen must legally provide identification to a police officer if asked (while not, for instead, driving a car, in which case obviously you need to show a driver’s licence). Could you please answer this question for me, or point me to the applicable section(s) of law? I’m speaking of things like Terry Stops, or stop-and-identify laws.
Thanks,
Mike
April 22nd, 2010 at 3:30 am
I’m sorry if this isn’t the place to ask, but I was curious what rights the community has in reference to privacy via our license plate numbers. For example, if parking in a paid parking area without a permit, how are these private companies able to issue us government enforceable tickets?
I can see how they would have the right to tow our vehicle off the property but cannot see how they are able to get our personal information in order to issue a ticket. If i phone ICBC with little more than a license plate number I would not be able to receive a name and address.
April 21st, 2010 at 7:26 pm
A couple of days ago, I saw the movie “Kick ass” and it made me want to ask this question. My question is how would the police departement react to someone trying to fight crime illegally by themselves (vigilante style)? Would you try to stop them?
April 21st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Can you please let the young blond driving the ** removed by site administrator ** it’s not a good idea, let alone illegal to apply her makeup while driving on the TCH between the Old Island Hwy and McKenzie this morning at 7:50am.
That might reduce a crash.
April 21st, 2010 at 10:49 am
There are a lot of illegally parked vehicles, constantly parked on the 4000 block of Rainbow Street. I am concerned that someday, an emergency vehicle will not be able to pass through. Marge from Bylaws said to contact you. Can you do anything about these vehicles? It is a public road, after all. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
April 17th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Hi, I have a question about drinking and driving. I hardly ever drink other than maybe the very odd cooler in the summertime. Last summer, I was sitting and reading a book in my vehicle in the park, waiting to pick my son up from work. It was a hot day, and I was parched. The only thing I had available was a 4-pack of coolers I had bought earlier. I really wanted one just because I was so thirsty, but didn’t because I wasn’t sure if having one cooler and then driving directly thereafter would put someone over the limit. I have been curious ever since as to whether or not that would have been allowable.
(Of course, I do know that you shouldn’t be having a drink in a public place, but my question is whether that would put one over the limit?)
April 17th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Is it legal for a person to ride their dirt bike on their own property? What can neighbours do about it? Where can I find more information regarding my questions?
April 17th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Cycling question: I see a significant percentage of people cycling wearing ear buds and listening to music. Is this illegal or just plain stupid? Frankly - the same with pedestrians listening to music and being unaware of their surroundings. Unfortunately, pedestrians are probably not held to the same requirements and Darwinian evolution (and hearing loss) will eventually deal with them, but I understood the law restricted the wearing of earphones etc. when driving or walking. Time for an enforcement campaign?
April 16th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
is the collection of polcie badges legal? say you have badges from us agencies and international agencies…?
April 16th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Hi,
I have a Sport Motorbike and i have changed the stock lights with aftermarket parts. I have the same options (signals, licence plate light) and are very visible. I was stoped and given a ticket for my licence plate. The police officer said it could not see it and because he said i had no licence plate light. The licence plate is very visible and i do have a licence plate light. The lincence plate was moved since i don’t have the original part on the bike. What are the regulation that you guys look at when it comes to licence plates locations?
Thank you
April 16th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I did the Police Officer Physical Assessement Test (POPAT) in Saanich last year.
Years ago, I was a physical trainer. Specificity is the key word here in my opinion.
Train as closely as possible to the actual test. It is well within the reach of an
“average” person. I was 47 years old and reasonably fit at the time. I trained very
specifically for the test and did alright. It wasn’t easy, but what worth doing is?
Good luck.
-Tom
April 16th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
RE: POPAT
Hey guys,
In regards to the POPAT. What I have suggested to people is to get into a cross fit program. Cross fit provides maximum heartrate cardio and also includes a variety of strength exercises in a circuit much like the POPAT. General strength workouts are good but don’t include that explosive type workout that you get with a crossfit program. There are a few gyms in Victoria if you google it. Good Luck in your career goals!
April 15th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
If a non licenced driver is driving a car and damages it are they still liable for the damage even if on a public road. I assume they wouldn’t get in trouble for driving a car under suspension if you are on private property weather it be your or someon elses?
April 15th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Hello, I work for Saanich but live in Langford my concern is about my street we live on . Nobody knows the answer or can help me.Years ago our street use to connect with the highways then they turned it into a dead end street the speed limit was posted many years ago and was 50 km use to be only handful of houses on it then construction boom and probably about 40 or more know with a school at opposite end of highway .Heres my concern drivers speeding up and down doing over 50 at times and loud muffler on a certain truck what can we do if we have our window opened and this certain truck drives by I cant even hear the TV its not a stock muffler its been modified we need something done before someone gets hit by a speeding car or when someone gets mad at this guy with his muffler . thanks
April 14th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Can you be a police officer if you have a criminal record for which you’ve been pardoned for?
April 14th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Re: Lindsay 1787
Lindsay! Congratulations on your successful run of the POPAT! I have nothing but respect for you, and wish you all the best for the rest of your process.
Thank you for your helpful suggestions. I had also hired a personal trainer from Oak Bay, and did the POPAT course for my test before last…..for my next test, I decided to take it into my own hands (way to go Adrienne) and did not participate in the POPAT course that time around….but, you live you learn…I’ll sign myself up again because I do think it was beneficial.
Cst. Dukeshire, thank you for bringing it to my attention that there was someone who wanted to help me out! She’s going to make a great Police Officer one day!
Take care,
Adrienne
April 14th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Re:
1784
Adrienne, Victoria
I am a current applicant as well, and I understand how challenging the POPAT can be for women. I participated in a POPAT prep class at Oak Bay Recreation that I found to be extremely valuable in helping me to pass the test. I also worked with a trainer based out of Oak Bay rec, and she really helped me to focus in on how to build the strength that us ladies need to pass the POPAT. I don’t know that this site allows recommendations for programs, but I think Adrienne would find the class to be very helpful and a lot of fun.
April 14th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
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i have just started collecting police department patches and i am wondering if it is possible for
you to mail me a patch from your police department.
here’s my address
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thanks
well talk to you later
April 12th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
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April 12th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Dear Cst. Dukeshire,
I ran the POPAT yesterday for Victoria Police. I had run it before six months ago, and struggled with the 6-foot jump and the push/pull machine. When I ran it yesterday, my cardio was very good, and I did not have a problem with the pulling aspect of the machine….but as for the pushing, that proved to be very difficult.
Needless to say I did not make it the second time around either. This was quite upsetting, because if you don’t make it the second time, you are deferred for a year.
I can’t see myself doing anything but Police work, so if I have to wait a year, I’ll wait a year…..but…..when you are deferred for a year with Victoria, does this also mean I’d be deferred from doing the POPAT with Saanich too? I just want to be a Police Officer….whether it’s in Victoria, Saanich, or on the moon! I just don’t think it’s going to take a whole year before I’m ready…..what I felt, during the exam… was a need for a little tweaking in the strength of my arms and core….and that should take 6 months, tops.
What would you suggest?
Thank you very much!
Adrienne
April 11th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Hello, here’s an interesting question which I’m sure has plagued many a concerned citizen… the right to defence of self and property.
First question: is it true that if an offender breaks into your house, then subsequently slips and falls injuring himself, he has the right to sue the homeowner?
Second question: what force can be used to remove an offender from your home in that circumstance? what if the offender is armed with a weapon?
Lets imagine for a second an extremely unlikely scenario: you just get home from the shooting range and while in the process of cleaning your firearm, a perp breaks down you front door, and comes at you with a knife. Clearly, the logical person would do what is obvious, however from a legal point of view, this is what concerns me.
thanks for your time
April 11th, 2010 at 11:35 am
I looked for your Residential Survey link (as per your letter) but could not find it!
April 10th, 2010 at 1:49 am
Hi there,
i am just curious about the Media Releases section on your website. Every now and then you guys post a recent story about an arrest or about some incident that happens, and then a certain amount of time passes and the article is removed completely with no trace whatsoever, it’s even impossible to find in a cached or archived google site….Why is this? i know it’s not because the charges are dropped, what other reason could there be?
Thank you
April 9th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Hello,
A question with respect to the Saanich noise bylaw: If one lives in an apartment/ townhouse, or a building with multiple suites, and there is disturbing noise(such as loud music) confined to inside the building between units, will police respond to complaints? I am referring to circumstances regarding renters with neighboring tenants.
Thank you for any pertinent info!
April 9th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Last week a small dog was hit by several cars on the Pat Bay Highway near Elk Lake. Not one of the cars that hit the dog pulled over when safe to do so. Is it not illegal to not safely pull over and assist an injured animal? It is in some states in the U.S. What are the laws here, please.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Good Morning! Regarding the number of passengers a ‘N’ driver can have…What is the penalty of having too many passengers? Is it the officers’ discretion? What about insurance? Is there still full coverage if an accident were to occur while having one too many passengers? I know the restriction does not apply to family members in the vehicle, only unrelated passengers or friends. Thank you - Love this site.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I just saw something that has me very upset. I was on the #11 bus from tillicum mall to downtown. About 4:45, a man bordered the bus, swiped his bus pass, it did not go through. The driver took the guys pass and would not give it back to him. he asked the driver for it back and the driver refused. the driver then asked him to exit the bus the man refused to do so until the driver gave him back his pass. The driver then said “I will contact the police if you do not exit the bus”. The man said “go ahead I have done nothing wrong why don’t you give me my bus pass back”. Artound 10 to 15 min. later a police car arived the man got off the buss with his hands in the air. Some word were said, I could not under stand them, the man still had his hand in the air. He was then slamed into a bus bench and kneed in the ribs 3 time, HARD!!!. I am fairly sure he got the point after #1 if it was needed at all. What kind of city do we live in? The guy had no visible wepon, as far as I saw or heard he made no threats.
Yet his body was extremly violated by the men we are suposed to trust. I have watched the news and saw the police kicking a guy it was bad, this was worse way worse. I am now afraid, what if this situatiuon happens to me, bus driver take my bus pass for some reason, I don’t agree!! This has to stop, I dont want To be afraid to stand up for myself. Everybody is inocent until proven guilty.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I regularly check your site as it is both enjoyable and informative. Good job Saanich Police!
As a general question; without regard to CRD jurisdiction, how would one solve an awkward problem with a neighbour who smokes marijuana outside of his rented home such that prevailing winds blow second hand smoke into my home(a major factor in my discomfort). I am a homeowner and I also cannot enjoy my yard and garden as the smell of marijuana is always in the air. It is of note, that he is known to a local police department with a conviction for production of a controlled substance. Any suggestions? We’ve tried dealing with the landlord with no results other than the neighbour telling us that we are going to regret ever being born.
April 8th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I passed a number of police cars surrounding a transit bus on Ring Road at Uvic Wednesday morning. Any information on what was going on?
April 7th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Hi, I was curious about something, and hoping that it’s ok for “out of towners” to post on here as well.
When watching tv shows, it seems that the “techies” are able to cross-reference anything when it comes to criminal activity. Is it like that in the real world, for instance, if there is an arson in, say, Pemberton, would they run a search of all known arsonists in BC to try to track down the offender?
Thank-you for this great forum!
April 7th, 2010 at 11:29 am
When a person gets pulled over, does their entire driving and criminal history come up when the officer does a search with their driver’s license? Or only if he specifically asks for that information? Or does it depend on the practices of each specific detachment?
Thank-you
April 7th, 2010 at 10:11 am
First, I would like to know if there is a municipal by-law regarding pellet guns, and if they are banned within the District.
Second, does the Department have crime statistics by neighbourhood or general area? That is, is it possible to find out which areas of Saanich experience different levels of crime and types of crime?
Third, I would like to thank all members of the police department for their ongoing professionalism and hard work; I recently interacted with a few police near Oakmount Road on April 1st (after a bomb threat investigation closed off my street), and both were sociable, funny, and very professional. Good work!
April 7th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Firstly, I give my thanks to all the officers of the Saanich Police Department for the fine job they do.
I manage a seniors apartment complex and there have been individuals and businesses who have been dumping their garbage in our garbage bins and on the ground. My question is what can be done about this? It seems to me that this is “theft of services”. Is this the case?
Thank you.
April 6th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
What should one do if they are concerned about the activities of their neighbor? These particular people have done nothing wrong and as far as I know haven’t broken any laws so call it intuition but something seems very wrong. I don’t want to get into any details on line but was wondering how someone could go about telling the police of their concerns? It’s a fine line between intruding and genuine concern for my own family and the neighborhood. You are always advised to know your neighbors and I don’t think anyone around here knows anything about this family. I would hate to be the person that reads about a crime occurring right under their nose and never having said or done anything. Please advise.
Thanks.
April 6th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
i would like to know what happens if you donot pay a court ordered fine and if you do not let the court know that you have moved.. as this is my boyfriends situation i keep telling him to pay but hes under the impression nothing will happen also how would I find out if he has a warrent for his arrest
April 6th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Hello there, just wanted to drop a line in your comment section. Lately (with the kicking incident) Police in general have recieved some additional heat from the public, so I thought I would send in my recent experience. On Friday night (Saturday morning) my son was involved in a fairly serious motor vehicle accident that resulted in a trip to the hospital. The Police officer I dealt with (Cst Mayers) was very nice and genuinely concerned about my son. It reminded me that any organization can have a rotten apple. Thanks Cst Mayers and be safe.
April 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Hi, where can I find statistics on IRSU? In particular I’m interested to see what the ratio of tickets written for speeding compared to other traffic offenses such as impeding the flow of traffic (left lane hoggers) tailgating, passing on the right etc.
If there is no data for IRSU then perhaps is there data for Saanich?
April 3rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Hello,
I was driving north on Burnside near Harriet and observed a car driving erratically. It was drifting to the right toward a parked car on the side of the road and then veered left to avoid hitting it. They were going over the line a bit. I saw that it was an elderly woman so I’m not sure if she was under the influence of something or she is just getting to old to drive well. It happened last week, I forget what day but I got the license, **removed by site administrator**. I think it’s time her license is reviewed to see how fit she is to drive.
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Hello,
I am wondering why multiple police car sirens were ongoing for about 15 minutes early this morning (April 2), while the cars were actually stopped. This was in the Lakehill area.
Thanks
April 1st, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Hello there,
I was awaken by sirens near my house around 12am April 2nd. I looked out my window and saw a few police cars and searchlights. Looks like they were in Beckwith Park. The sirens went on for about 45 minutes and there was a police officer on Beckwith ave stopping cars as they passed… Can you tell me what happened? It has me quite concerned.
Thank you, and keep up the good work with keeping our community safe
April 1st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
please answer my question of last night….i was being serious and not trying to “prank”.
April 1st, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Hi there! A little while ago I had my purse stolen with lots of my belongings in it. About 2 weeks later the police found some of my belongings and said that I could pick it up from the station if I wanted to. However, I never got around to it and now I am wanting to pick this stuff up. The thing is this incident was about 2 years ago. Is there any chance that they would still have my things at the station? and what would I need to do to get these things back? Thank you for your help
April 1st, 2010 at 11:55 am
Is it just me, or does it seem that running lights is becoming almost an epidemic in both Saanich and Victoria these days? I find that at nearly every intersection I come to, you will get one or two drivers pushing the limits of the yellow. You also see many people driving through after the light has changed to red.
I’m not sure what the solution is, but it seems to be getting worse and worse. I’m amazed there aren’t more accidents than there already are. You could dedicate an entire task force to it, and be overworked.
April 1st, 2010 at 7:05 am
Do you have to keep your vehicle registration in the glove compartment? I’ve always kept my insurance papers for autoplan in the car, but I was told this isn’t a good idea because someone can find out where you live if they broke into your car.
Could you keep a photocopy of your autoplan with your address blanked out? Would that be acceptable?
March 31st, 2010 at 10:36 pm
today felt much safer bicycling down burnside.for a bit anyway.most of the time it feels like the auto-bon in germany,but i dont see any signs saying it is.thank you for helping out!
March 31st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Hello,
My husband is a Police Constable in Alberta and collects police patches, pins, etc. I am trying to get some patches for him as a gift and to support his hobby. It would be great to get items from your department to add to his collection. I know he would really appreciate it. Is this possible?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
I am very concerned about speeders going between Cloverdale Ave. and Quadra St. on Inverness. There is a park, Rutledge, and the speed limit is 30/km but many people are doing way past the speed limit. I witnessed someone today @ about 5 P.M. doing about 70/km an hour in this zone. It would be prudent to set up radar soon between 4-6. Just a concerned citizen w/ no children.
March 31st, 2010 at 9:47 am
hello sir,i am a 54yr old disabled man from england.i collect everything i can about law enforcement and public safety.can i ask,would it be possible to get some saanich items to add to my collection.i would dearly love a patch and badge to frame;
i hold everyone in public safety in the highest esteem,
ellis
March 31st, 2010 at 6:40 am
Hi,
In light of the negative media on the local police, I wanted to write encouragement to all our local police.
I realize your job is often thankless. I want you to know that I think the police are doing a good job for the resources they have.
I appreciate that if I get assaulted, stolen from, in an accident or we experience an emergency, that our society has people who will come and help us.
Keep up the good work.
Richard & Kristy **removed by site administrator**
March 30th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Hi
I’m growing concerned about the lack of policing of the Gyro Park/Cadboro Bay area. It’s not that we never see the police, but their cars are generally parked outside the Starbucks as they catch up on their (doubtless) piles of paperwork. However if they would look up once in a while they might see the swarms of youth, open beers in hand heading down to the beach. I understand that in the past getting busted by the cops at Caddy Bay was a right of passage for young Saanichites. It seem these kids are missing that experience.
The swath of damage is visible for blocks around and even into Oak Bay thru the Uplands. The final straw for me was the vandalism of the children’s playground last weekend. I spent a fair amount of time on Saturday morning removing the logs jammed thru the swings and picking up the broken glass laying at the bottom of the slide.
On the beach a transient slept in a log shelter with a smouldering fire close at hand. Elsewhere on the beach there were piles of garbage and empty beer cans strewn around.
This isn’t a one off –it’s been going on for the last 5-6 weeks and as the weather warms it’s getting MUCH worse.
Some suggestions:
1. While the officers catch up on their computer/paperwork why not have them park outside the liquor store and down in the parking lot of Gyro Park.
2. More active patrols of the beach area are needed –kids got to blow off steam somewhere but this is really getting out of hand.
3. Ensure that the liquor store is carding vigorously –I saw a group of obviously underage teenage boys on bikes come out of the store with their cold ones clutched under their arms last Saturday night. Another group hung out beside Peppers as a stranger did a “run” for them.
Many thanks for reading this email.
March 30th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
A young lady named Brittney came to our door with the survey about air quality sponsored by Advanced Air Supply of Victoriat. This visit was followed up several weeks later by a call to say that while we were entered in the main draw we had won the daily draw to win a hotel voucher or a car cleaning kit.
They booked an appointment and their representative (Todd) was almost 2 hours late to deliver the prize and give us a “brief” introduction to their product.
Had we researched the company earlier or read earlier comments posted here and from other sites or had we known it was to be a demo of Filter Queen vacuum products I would never have agreed to the “brief introduction”.
While Todd was pleasant enough I did not get a comfortable feeling from him and found myself having to work at getting him out of my house while feeling all the time that my home was being cased. The only consolation is that the daily prize, the car cleaning kit, should sell for about $1 at a garage sale.
Lessons learned – too late!
I know that Advanced Air Supply is operating within the law, however, if others receive the survey or the call and read this they may benefit by not having to sit through a demonstration for a vacuum system that if I purchased it “then and their” would be at a special deal of $2,995
March 29th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Have there really been no news releases since March 18th as indicated on your
“Media” page on this site or is there some kind of glitch?
Thank you,
-Tom
March 29th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Is it possible to get a Crimininal Background Check when you are outside Canada? The RCMP method takes 120 days! So, since I lived in Saanich for many years, I thought maybe if the Canadian consulate notarized my request, I could get it done through you. Then, when I received it, I could get it notarized again.
I know there are privacy issues involved, but this is getting like a modern day nightmare.
Unfortunately, third party services are unacceptable by some governments.
If worse comes to worse, I can come and visit home, but the airfare is a consideration.
I did try phoning, but haven’t got through so far.
Take care.
Rob M’cCoy
March 29th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
My job requires me to drive an average of 1500 km each week, the majority being on the Pat Bay Highway. I must say that I am appalled at the fact that just about every time I pass through a speed trap, the motorist behind me is usually tailgating, yet the officers who observe this do nothing about it. I believe it’s time for an anti-tailgating campaign on the Pat Bay Highway.
March 28th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Hello,
If someone who’s never had a license is caught driving a car does the car get impounded or can someone with a license drive it home?
March 26th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Hi,
What are the shift hours the Saanich police work?
March 24th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Hello Saanich PD,
First of all, thank you for this blog - it is a great channel of communication. I would like to ask who is in charge of regulating traffic lights on McKenzie Avenue (at Quadra and Borden). They are in bad need of analysis and change of timing. It can take up to 15 minutes (and numerous light cycles) to get through the Quadra/McKenzie intersection when driving on McKenzie, while all the cross streets free up at a single light. Not only this is a huge waste of time for hundreds of drivers using that route, but it is causing significant unnecessary pollution in that area.
Thank you for listening.
March 24th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I ride a motorcycle almost daily and I have a safety question to ask you. Occasionally I find myself riding behind a car whose driver decides to use the windshield washer. From my experience, washer jets do not seem to be aimed very well and they shoot the fluid above the roof of the car which hits me in the face. Not only is it aggravating to get hit with the fluid but the temporary loss of vision is dangerous. Are there any laws preventing a driver from doing this? Can a driver be charged with negligence? I am sure most drivers aren’t aware of the problem, would education help the issue?
Thanks,
Jimmy
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:06 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnwi6wO03As
The constable in this video appears to be behaving irrationally. I need to know I can rely on the police for appropriate and rational behavior. If I don’t believe that, it seriously impairs my ability to trust the police.
If the public does’t trust the police, that makes it hard for you to do your job.
This video has made the front page of reddit.com. Some sort of response, context at the very least, would be helpful.
I grew up in Victoria. My family, and my wife’s, are still there.
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Mountain Equip Coop (MEC) is promoting a bicycle registry where owners can register their bikes so that if they are stolen and later recovered, police forces have a single place to search for the rightful owner of the bike.
Q1. Does Saanich PD use the services of bikeregistrycanada.com?
Anything you guys ca do to catch motorists passing cyclists dangerously with inches to spare would be appreciated.
Cheers
Michael
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
What is your advice for Senior who are victims of a ‘home invasion’? ie the steps to take.
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:04 am
Just a follow up to my post #1729. I have not received any additional calls from AAS since the one I related in my post. Perhaps what folks need to do is be “ignorant” and very firm with these people if they receive repeated telephone calls.
My response to these guys was (to put it gently) pointed and direct. Asking them to not call again may not be strong enough. Telling them in direct language that their solicitations are unwelcome might be sufficient to disuade them. Certainly a call to the BBB as well should do the trick. One would think that numerous complaints to the BBB as well as calls from police would get the message across to them.
March 21st, 2010 at 11:22 am
If a retail store specializing in the sale of new and used products purchases a used product from a walk-in customer and later determines that product to be stolen, what repercussions are there for the store or its employees?
If the store is able to locate the rightful owner of the product, can the store return the product to the owner without repercussion?
Thank you.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Who do I talk to if a neighbor is parking their tent-trailer, uninsured on the street and within 5 meters of a fire hydrant?
March 18th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I am a person with disabilities. About two years ago I was trying to get a job to re-enter the work force. I needed a criminal record check to apply for the position. I had no money, I was so discouraged I could not get the simple documents required for lack of money. The PWD office had red taped me out of the $20 I needed for a TB test, and would not even consider paying the fee for the criminal record check.
In desperation I came to the Saanich detachment to see if you could make a payment arrangement with me so I could get my criminal check and start this part time position. I wish I got the name of the officer who attended to me. When I explained my predicament he said he would run my application and would try to work out a way to help me before I came to pick it up. When I came to pick it up my criminal check was handed to me, I was told Merry Christmas and sent on my way without a request for payment.
Thank you. I got the job. I am now looking at starting my own business only because your department stepped up to help when no one else would give me a hand up. I never thought I could start my own business. If your officer hadn’t helped I would not be able to do this. I think the Saanich police are not afraid to help fill the gaps that exist for people like me fighting so many odds.
This is not the only help I have received from your department. My son suffers from mental illness and addiction and I have required police support more than once in Saanich to make him safe and get him to medical help. He was not requiring first aid and too combative to go in the ambulance, your officers made him feel safe enough to go with them and get the medical attention he needed. Thank you. In a world than can be harsh to people like my son, he always felt your officers actually cared about him. He is in recovery now. Thank you.
March 18th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
I, like another writer, had a person show up at my door. Asked a couple questions about the Air Quality. I was entered into a draw for $500.00 and gave me a card…”sponsored by Advanced Air Supply INC”. I had a call from ” Word of Mouth Advertising” and stated my name was pulled for a daily draw. I had a pick of two items in exchange of a quick presentation of a air purifier…purpose was for word of mouth and that I didn’t have to purchase. I figured what the heck. A man ( wouldn’t call him a gentle man ) showed up on the scheduled day. He stated wouldn’t take long. He went through that Air purifier…then brought out a Vacuum cleaner. It was “Filter Queen”. I told him I wasn’t going to purchase it…he continues. Calling his “Superviser” telling of my so called interest. THen came the sales pitch. I told him not going to buy…pressure kept on. I asked him to leave. At first he wanted to resolve the issue….no issue. I told him he had to leave in 5 minutes or I will get my husband and then call the police. He called his supervisor again that I was upset all of a sudden and he didn’t know why…..because he wouldn’t leave. I talked to the man…he still tried to sell his system. With much pressure from my husband he eventually left….without my very much deserved free gift. I tell you I almost call the Police to because he almost refused to leave my home. Pass on the warning and my complaint to whoever you can regarding …Word of Mouth Advertising, Advanced Air Supply INC, and Filter Queen.
March 17th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
are the city police still using radios that don’t work?there was no reason in the first place that they should and i hope things have been straightened out in that department,as people rely on them.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Thank you for your response regarding random breath checks.
Since driving is in fact a privilege, I would hope that the random breath checks be applied evenly across all drivers including on-duty transit operators, taxi drivers, fire and ambulance drivers and on-duty police officers.
If the police will be granted the power to stop anyone at any time and demand a breath sample, I would hope that the police will be stopping other on-duty police officers and conducting breath checks as a demonstration to the driving public that this is not in any way a means to invade the right to privacy and the right to conduct ones self in a reasonable manner without constantly being under police suspicion.
A Toronto bus driver recently had her driver’s licence suspended after being found intoxicated on the job. Please be sure to pull over busses at random (I don’t care if they are on a schedule, I am too) and require the driver to blow into a screening device. It’s the only way to ensure a fair application of this power.
Thank you for your understanding.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I am the owner of several apartments on Vancouver Island. While I try to be careful about my tenants, I’m always concerned about possible drug use in my suites, so I like to be proactive about these things. A friend mentioned that there are some apartments in Vancouver that, on a regular basis, employ sniffer dogs to detect drug use in some high rise buildings. Apparently the dogs are brought into the hallways and, if the dogs smell something, then it is a wake-up call to the landlord to enter the suite. What do you think of this idea? Would dogs be able to sniff out drug use (or grow ops) from the hallways of buildings? How reliable would such a service be, in your opinion? I see several firms advertising on the internet, offering such a service.
March 16th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Recently in american news there has been lots of talk about pro gun lobbies fighting for more “open carry” acceptance of guns. In other words most places dont allow concealed weapons but showing your gun clearly and visibly is ok.
Do canadian gun owners who have registered and legal weapons have right to open carry weapons?
Can you walk in grocery store with handgun in visible holster? or walk down city streets with rifle slung over shoulder? Assuming it unarmed and ammo seperate i would imagine. Do people just not do this due to the fact that were not use to it and public would panic and be alarmed and police would likely respond every time you leave your house doing so.
As i understand at recent g10 summit in canadian artic they were warning people not to be suprised seeing people walking down street with rifles or on there snowmobiles etc. So there it seems legal and commonplace. would love to hear whats legal and whats not and if you ever encounter people open carrying for non criminal purposes obviously.
March 16th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
I like the placement of the radar speed trailer on Wilkinson Rd near Glyn Rd.
However it is not displaying anything. Is the switch off or battery dead?
I like to use these displays to check my speedometer.
Thanks for checking.
March 15th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
On a previous post you replied to a concern regarding the business practices of “Advanced Air Supply Ltd”. While you note that they are not commiting an offence, they are constantly contacting our home phone number asking us to participate in a “survey”. When I spoke to the manager she provided me with enough details to indicate that this is their qualifying call for sales and that the free gift is part of the “process”. The challenge with their calls is that it comes from a different number each time - making it impossible to block the calls. The surveyor I spoke with indicated that she was calling from the Phillipines and that they are using VOIP. The manager that I spoke with directly linked these constant phone calls with Advance Air Supply in Esquimalt. Can something be done about the constant unwanted phone calls. This is the second time that I have requested that they not contact me again?
Thanks,
Rebecca
Saanich Police Response
Good morning LM, thank you for your email and take comfort in that you are not alone! We have received many complaints with regard to the business practises of Advanced Air Supply. I have personally spoken with the owner of the business, Mr. Jake Douglas, with regard to the manner in which they conduct business. I have also been in contact with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) about Advanced Air Supply.
Advanced Air Supply is not committing a criminal code offence, they just elect to conduct themselves in a questionable manner. I recommend that you contact the BBB at 250-386-6348 and voice your concerns.
Response by Cst. Paul Lamoureux
March 14th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
A comment about the proposed legislation to give police officers the right to conduct random alcohol breath tests with no probable cause.
As a non-drinker (and therefore a non drink-driver) I am disgusted by this gross invasion of personal space. As someone who has never received a traffic ticket, been stopped or otherwise caused concern while driving I would be extremely humiliated if I was pulled out of my car and ordered to blow into a roadside screening device or face arrest.
Let’s not forget the fact that the vast majority of alcohol-related collisions are caused by a driver with BAC readings well above the legal limit of .08.
This legislation is intended to target drivers who have had so little to drink that they don’t even have the smell of alcohol on their breath. While I don’t condone any form of drunk driving, these drivers are not the cause of the majority of alcohol related collisions.
This is an invasive law that humiliates law abiding drivers. No police department or officer that respects an individual’s personal freedom and space should support this legislation.
Thank you.
March 13th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Hello, I live on Quadra street, and I normally feel very safe in my neighbourhood. However, recently a friend of mine told me that it was dangerous to walk down my street after dark. Should I be concerned? I was always under the impression that this is a generally safe area and that if I didn’t do anything to attract attention to myself, I probably wasn’t going to find trouble.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I share the experiences of posters 1169, 1188 and 1200. A few weeks ago a young lady appeared at my door telling me she was doing a survey on local air quality. I agreed to answer her “three simple questions” and was informed that my name would be intered into a draw to win a $500 “cash shopping spree”. I didn’t give it much thought until I was contacted via phone the other night by a gentleman (he didn’t identify himself nor indicate he reprsented Advanced Air Supply) informing me that I had won a “special” price of a four night/three day vacation at any one of 80 resorts located all across North America. If I wasn’t interested in that, I had the option of accepting camping equipment.
I was brought up believing there’s no such thing as a free lunch, told this guy I thought he was a scam artist and hung up. My call display identified the number as being AAS. Advanced Air Supply.
I suppose that they are doing nothing “illegal” by the letter of the law, but certainly, in my opinion this is at best a shady business practice wherein the unsuspecting could well end up sucked into very expensive and unnecessary air purification systems for their homes.
March 13th, 2010 at 2:28 am
Hello,
I have a quick qestion, I want to be a police officer when
I’m older but I have 2 tattoos 1 on my back shoulder and 1 on my left calf(one is a shotglass with my name on it and the calf one is a football with the Canadian leaf) now will having these tattoos hurt my chances at becoming a police officer? Or will I have to get them removed to be a police officer? If you could get back to me that would be great thank you.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Hi there
I realize you get paraise on this site and know you can’t comment on another case but I had someone throw an item at my car and damaged it and then assaulted me but i was not harmed. An officer went to the scene that was just down the road but didn’t give me his name and told me to go home. I reported it later that day and when I told the desk officer if they can use the communication logs from that night to find the officer I reported it to I was ignored and told my case wouldn’t proceed. How serious does a case have to be for the police to care? I mean really would if the object this peson threw hit me and I crashed, then would the police care? Just a suggestion
March 12th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
i am a 15 year old kid and my father works for the los angeles county sheriffs department and i collect patches and coins from all over the country and i was wondering if you guys can add on to my collections
March 12th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
I noticed the victoria police department is making switch from crown victoria cop cars to the new dodge chargers. Im curious if you will switch to the dodge chargers when you order new models as the crown victoria has now been taken out of production.
The new 2012 ford police interceptor recently announced. Sounds safer and better bet since mechanics are allready familiar with fords. And choice of 265 or 365hp engine would be nice im sure. Apparently mirrors will feature blind spot detection system and there will be backup sensors as well as backup camera. The use of fords sync voice command is supposed to in future allow officers to simply speak out commads for things like radio or sirens or lights as well.
I think the dodge chargers and too beefy and oriented towards giving off a macho vibe, doesnt scream community policing. Love to hear if your department is swaying one way or the other
March 10th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
I live in a high-rise strata building in Victoria. All units are owner-occupied (no rentals are allowed). There is one suite that we are concerned about, that of an female owner who moved a boyfriend in with her about a year ago. There have been several incidents with the boyfriend, he won’t tell us his name, he has acted menacingly towards several owners who attempt to talk to the owner. We do know that he drinks to excess and we suspect he may be using illegal drugs. This past week they purchased a second car and he is observed driving it on a regular basis. Is there anything we can do to protect ourselves, or do we just have to wait until an “incident” occurs?
March 10th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
In further interest in question 1707, if someone did commit an offence, but was never charged or convicted for it, would that be purged after x period of time or remain indefinately? IE would a record exist on a person 30 years of age where an offence took place when he was 20?
Yes I am the person in question. I made a bad choice when I was 20, was interviewed by police, but I was not arrested, no charges were ever laid, nor was I given any conditions. I was told to correct my behavior, and beleive me I have.
March 9th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Re: Post # 1717
With all due respect, I don’t believe you answered the question.
Please don’t get me wrong Cst. Dukeshire, I think you do a bang-up (great) job
and I can only hope that if I get involved in a police incident, that it is with you.
I didn’t see the ad, but I am curious, why would SPD place such an ad?
P.S. I am a Chevy Chase fan and appreciate your “Europian Vacation” reference
in post #1712 regarding ’round-abouts. Fortunately I am/was not that confused.
-Tom
March 8th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I have a 30 foot Motor Home and i need to know the law regarding people that ride in the home portion.Do they have to wear seat belts in the living section when traveling.thank you in advance. dan
March 7th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Hi my names alex **removed by site administrator** and I live in courtenay BC. I’am planning to move down soon to vic less then a year. i was just wondering how i could apply to be an officer.? and how long is training for. And even though I dont have my Full lisence yet but Iam 19 should I still alpply.
thank you very much
March 7th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I would like some feedback about the use of photos on our publicly accessible church website:
1) There are some photos of children currently in our Sunday School on the website (no names). My understanding is that from a safety perspective, there should not be any face shots of current children. What is your recommendation about the safe limits re: posting photos?
2) There are photos of adults from the church on the website. Are there any potential risks of having photos (without names) posted?
3) At times there is also information posted on the website that include the name, phone number and/or e-mail address of church members - this information is not posted with a photo. Are there any risks related to this?
March 6th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
My husband, Tom Bohan, lost his black jacket with his black iPhone in the pocket either on Estevan Ave near the Pharmacy or in the coffee shop or downtown at Starbucks on Goverment St. The Saanich Police very kindly opened a file on these missing items. My questions are two: 1) Is it possible to trace the phone even though the service has been canceled through At&T and, if it was found, how might a good samaritan return it to us if he or she doesn’t contact the police? Is there any place else we might call or write or contact in some way? Thank you.
Rhonda
March 6th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Recently, Saanich Police put an ad in the Times Colonist
about their jurisdiction being SAFE. Why was this done?
There are various crimes and accidents in Saanich as
well as Victoria and other places on the South Island.
This ad was placed after the classifieds last month!
March 5th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Hello, I am a year 2 Criminal Justice Diploma student trying to further my education. I was told today in class you have 3 student opportunities for the upcoming summer season. I was just hoping to get a link to that or maybe you could tell me a little bit about it. Thanks, Mark
March 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
I recently heard of an incident where an inebriated man stole a flourescent tube from the common area of an apartment and proceeded to his apartment on the third floor. His sober roommate was at home. After some comments, the drunk threw the tube off the balcony with the aim of trying to hit a vehicle that was passing on the street below. There appear to be no witnesses as this happened late in the evening/night.
Can anything be done? Would a police officer speak to one or both of the young men?
I have not yet reported this incident as I am unsure of whether this actually happened. It was told to me by the sober party who thought it was a joke and the drunk party cannot remember but thinks it likely he would do something like this.
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
My wife and I are considering buying a home in the near future.
Is it possible to get some sort of list as to what areas of town have problem houses or apartments due to noise complaints and/or drugs?
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
A follow-up to the fog lamp question in post 1710:
“(4) The operator of a vehicle may use fog lamps instead of headlamps when atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvatageous”.
This section simply agrants the operator the legal right to use the fog lamps *in place of* the headlamps should the atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvatageous.
It in no way prevents the use of fog lamps being operated in conjunction with the low-beam headlamps in clear weather. The MVA does NOT contain a clause which restricts the use of fog lamps to inclement weather, it simply states that they cannot be used on their own in clear weather.
Thank you.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Now I’m really confused. Re: Post #1700 & 1694
I thought the vehicle in the round-about always had the right of way, even if it was
the vehicle to the left. Any by-law numbers you can provide to aid in clarification?
Thank you,
Tom
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hello,
I had the pleasure of meeting and working along with some of the finest members various police forces from all parts of Canada during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, of which it included some members of the Saanich Police Dept. To keep a memento for the memories of working along with these fine people, was wondering how I could get myself a Saanich Police Pin. Your assistance on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Is it illegal to drive without fog lights?
March 1st, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Hello,
I understand that I can come into the station and via an FOI, request copies of police reports. I currently live in a home with several suites and one of the tenants constantly has the police called on them. I would like to know why as there are small children occupying the other 2 suites and it has become a safety issue. Am I authorized to request copies of police reports for the past 12 months and what does that cost?
Thanks!