Saanich Police Recognized as One of BC’s Top Employers for 2025

The Saanich Police Department (SPD) is proud to be named as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year SPD has been recognized. The announcement was made through a special online ...
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Two Arrested, in Stolen Vehicle Flight from Police Incident

On January 28, 2025, a Saanich Police officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle near the intersection of Burnside Rd. W. and Harriet St. The vehicle dangerously evaded the officer and sped off at ...
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Oak Bay Police join the Integrated Canine Service

The Integrated Canine Service (ICS) is pleased to announce that the Oak Bay Police Department (OBPD) are now members of this unit.  OBPD’s inclusion will enhance public safety and law enforcement capabilities in Saanich, Victoria, ...
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Quadra St. Incident Leads to Arrest

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm, Saanich patrol officers responded to a disturbance taking place in the 3300 block of Quadra St. Upon arrival, officers discovered an individual suffering from an apparent stab ...
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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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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.

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