PROLIFIC THEFT FROM VEHICLE SUSPECT CAUGHT
In January 2023, Saanich Police’s Street Crime Unit began to investigate a series of thefts from vehicles that were taking place in Saanich and other regions in the Greater Victoria area. In total, over 20 …
POLICE SEIZE OVER $100,000 IN VAPE PRODUCTS BEING SOLD TO YOUTH
On Friday, Saanich Police detectives seized over $100,000 worth of vaping products that were being sold to youth at local schools. In November 2022, police began to investigate reports that persons were attending middle and …
VICPD GIS, SPD SCU RECOVERS HANDGUNS, DRUGS, CASH AND $10,000 STOLEN BIKE AFTER VEHICLE STOP & SEARCH WARRANT
General Investigation Sections (GIS) officers recovered two handguns, cash and drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine on Wednesday, March 15 after an investigation targeting organized crime and drug trafficking in the Greater Victoria area which …
MULTIPLE VEHICLES AND PROPERTIES VANDALIZED WITH SPRAY PAINT
Saanich Police are investigating after seven vehicles and nearby properties were vandalized with spray paint. On Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 police attended the 4500 block of Chatterton Way and the 800 block of Royal Oak …
SPD ONE OF BC’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
The Saanich Police Department is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. The announcement was made on February 14, 2023, by way of a special magazine publication that …
THREE FACING CHARGES AFTER USING IMITATION FIREARM IN PUBLIC
Saanich Police are investigating a series of incidents where an imitation firearm was used in a dangerous manner in public yesterday afternoon. The first of these incidents was reported to police at approximately 3:20 pm …
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.