628 Impaired Drivers Stopped in 2024
In 2024, Saanich Police stopped 628 impaired drivers, the highest number since the Province instituted the use of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) program. This surpasses the previous record of 468 impaired drivers stopped in ...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Incident
At approximately 11:00 PM on January 3, 2025, Saanich Patrol officers, along with members of our Traffic Safety Unit, responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Quadra Street and ...
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Break and Enter Suspect Charged and Items Recovered
Thanks to the quick actions of our officers and the assistance of the Victoria Police Department, a prolific offender has been arrested and charged in connection with a break and enter. In the early morning ...
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Response to Greater Victoria School Board Request
On September 4, 2024, we responded to the Greater Victoria School Board’s request for data related to gang recruitment and criminal activity involving youth, data pertaining to police call outs to SD61 schools, and a ...
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ALEXA’S TEAM | ROAD SAFETY
On December 3, 2024, six members of the Saanich Police Department were recognized for their outstanding contribution to road safety, after they achieved Alexa’s Team status, for their work in 2023. Alexa’s Team was established ...
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Holiday Fraud Awareness
The holiday season is a busy time for many. For those who are shopping or receiving deliveries, here are a few things to keep in mind, to keep your purchases safe and so that you ...
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Diversity Statement
We are committed to celebrating the rich diversity of people in our community. We are guided by the principle that embracing diversity enriches the lives of all people. We all share the responsibility for creating an equitable and inclusive community and for addressing discrimination in all forms.
Traditional Territory Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the District of Saanich lies within the territories of the lək ʷəŋən peoples represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the W SÁNEĆ peoples represented by the W JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTWW (Tsawout), W SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations.