Delta Police Board Statement: Distinction between Council's and the Police Board's Role in Municipal Policing
In response to recent media statements and a notice of motion brought by a City of Delta Councillor, the Delta Police Board would like to clarify its role and the role of Delta City Council in municipal policing. Policing in British Columbia is regulated by the B.C. Police Act, and overseen by the provincial government. This provincially legislated structure ensures...
City of Delta 2020 Crime Severity Index down 12% from 2019
On July 27, 2021, Statistics Canada released the Crime Severity Index (CSI) for all jurisdictions throughout Canada. The CSI is calculated based on the amount and seriousness of the offences that are reported to police. A low CSI rate is indicative of a relatively safe community. Index scores are compared to a baseline of 100, which is calculated using historical...
Collisions up significantly in 2nd quarter of 2021, compared to 2020
Key statistics in the second quarter of 2021 tell the story of how Delta is faring in comparison to the early months of the pandemic in 2020. The biggest differences are in the numbers of collisions and tickets, with greater traffic on our roads. Collisions are up 76% in Q2, 2021, compared to April-June in 2020, with 274, compared to...
Person in Custody Following Stabbing in North Delta
July 11, 2021 2021-15892 The Delta Police were called to a disturbance at Gunderson Park in North Delta shortly after 4am Sunday morning. Officers located two victims who had been stabbed. One victim has suffered serious nonlife-threatening injuries, while the second victim’s injuries are believed to be minor. “The suspect has been located and arrested and is currently in police...
Police investigating assault in N. Delta park
July 7, 2021 File 21-15496 Delta Police is investigating after a complaint was made just before 9 pm July 6, regarding a man allegedly assaulted in a park at 81A Ave. The complainant advised that a man approached three males who apparently were smashing bottles in the park. An altercation occurred, with the man receiving non-life threatening injuries, and the...
Update – Missing woman, found deceased
June 30, 2021 File 21-13466 Police are confirming that missing woman (Name Removed), has been located, deceased. She had embarked on a crabbing/clam digging excursion on June 14, 2021 in the Centennial Beach area. She was located June 29, 2021, in the area of Boundary Bay, and her family has now been notified. Police do not suspect foul play. “Our...