Administration Section

Media Relations Section

Overview   |   Media Releases

Delta Police Department is committed to being an open and transparent organization, employing a variety of ways to communicate with citizens, so that a relationship of mutual trust, cooperation, respect and accountability may be maintained.

The media relations officer, Sergeant Sharlene Brooks, facilitates a community connection to the Delta Police Department by providing information in a timely manner on issues of administration and police operations.

We recognize that it is critical to work cooperatively and professionally with the media (print, television and radio) to disseminate information to the public without undue delay, and in compliance with the Provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, on issues of public safety and security. We enjoy an excellent working relationship with the media, appreciate that their job is to get information to the public, and we do our best to assist them.

Through the Delta Police website and the annual Community Report, in addition to communicating through a variety of media, Sergeant Brooks conveys matters of community interest, information with respect to ongoing investigations, as well as our involvement in various community events and initiatives.

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Brief Bio - Sergeant Sharlene Brooks

When Sharlene Brooks was nine years old she knew she wanted to become a police officer. With this in mind, after high school she attended college and achieved an Associate in Criminology Diploma from Kwantlen University College. She was on her way to attain the requirements for becoming a police officer but this goal was put aside when she married and started a family.

Thinking policing may no longer be an option, she became an emergency communications operator with the Delta Police Department in 1988, and a short time later also worked for the RCMP E Division Communications Center.

As communications operator in both organizations she handled calls critical in nature, demanding sound decision-making, calmness, clarity of thought and multitasking skills. Incidents she handled included shootings, hostage-takings, robberies, multiple agency police pursuits and more. Getting help to those who needed it, and in some cases critically so, proved to be very satisfying work.

After nine years in this capacity with the Delta Police Department, Sergeant Brooks became determined to pursue her dream and embarked on the challenge of becoming a police officer.

In 1997 Sergeant Brooks successfully completed the rigorous recruiting process and started the intense recruit training program at the Justice Institute of BC Police Academy. Upon completion of her training, she served both the north and south areas of Delta in patrol division, attending and investigating a wide variety of routine and critical incidents.

In addition to her patrol experience, Sergeant Brooks has worked as a recruiting officer for the Department and is currently serving as Media Relations Officer.

As the Media Relations Officer, Sergeant Brooks finds herself dealing with local, provincial and national issues, initiatives and programs. She has implemented communications initiatives including the Delta Police Annual Community Report, established the South Delta Crime Beat, participated in bringing the Amber Alert program to the province and assisted with communications on a project national in scope.

Sergeant Brooks' goal is to work closely with the media to facilitate a strong connection with the community and convey issues of public safety and community interest.