News releases

File 2024-13943 Delta, BC – At approximately 8 a.m. on Monday July 29 th , 2024, a serious collision occurred in the 8800 block of River Road in Delta. A white Volkswagen Jetta collided with a semi-truck that was entering the roadway, resulting in the Jetta becoming wedged under the trailer. The driver of the Jetta sustained critical injuries and...

Delta, BC — Statistics Canada has released the 2023 Crime Severity Index (CSI) for jurisdictions across Canada, revealing that Delta continues to uphold a commendable standard of community safety. The CSI is a critical and standardized metric used to evaluate crime levels, considering both the volume and seriousness of offences reported to the police. Key highlights from the 2023 report...

Delta, BC – The Delta Police Department is announcing the launch of a new initiative: "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) program. This innovative tool aims to enhance community safety and well-being by deploying drones as an immediate response tool in certain emergency situations, improving response times to certain calls for service/police response. Defining the "Drone as First Responder" Program The...

Delta, BC – The Delta Police Department operates a Community-First Policing Model that promotes community involvement for problem solving, crime reduction, and community safety. In the last month, this model of community policing and the relationship we have with our community has led the DPD to solving two high profile crime trends in South Delta, noted below. File 24-9928 In...

Delta, BC – Between July 12 th and July 15 th , the Delta Police Department has received three separate “assault with a weapon” reports in Tsawwassen. Each call involved youths/young adults driving in a grey or silver BMW sedan, shooting a pellet/BB gun at pedestrians. There is no known relation between any of the victims. No serious injuries have...

Delta, BC - On July 8, 2024, the Delta Police Department (DPD), a member of Delta’s Youth Action Team (YAT), presented a report to Delta Council advocating for the creation of a “Made for Delta Youth Hub.” Delta’s Child Youth Committee (CYC), a collaborative group comprising of government, non-profit, and other partners, is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of local...

From June 19th to June 20th, the Delta Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit partnered with various other enforcement agencies to enhance commercial vehicle road safety. The operation focused on commercial vehicles that may not be properly maintained and could pose hazards on our roads. Inspections prioritized critical aspects such as mechanical components and driver qualifications, specifically assessing brakes, tires, lights...