News releases

2022-3646 Delta Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in the area of Diefenbaker Park located at 5400 block of 2 nd Avenue, Delta B.C on Saturday, February 19 th. The incident occurred between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm. The suspect attempted to pull the victim towards the vehicle, however the victim was able to free themselves. The...

During 2021 key crime statistics decreased in Delta, when compared to the same crime types over the previous three years. “It’s really good to see those numbers trending down in most areas,” explained Deputy Chief Harj Sidhu, who is in charge of Operations at Delta Police. “And these year-end stats are in keeping with the data that Statistics Canada issued...

For the fourth year in a row, the Delta Police Department (DPD) has been designated as one of “BC’s Top Employers.” The annual competition, now in its 17 th year, is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The special designation recognizes employers that are leaders in offering exceptional places to work and grow. Applications for BC’s Top...

File 22-2490 At approximately 2:05 a.m., members of the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a shots fired call at a residence in the 11800 block of 92 nd Ave. Upon arrival DPD members located a male victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Lifesaving efforts were conducted by members of the DPD, EHS and Delta Fire. Unfortunately the victim died as...

File 2022-1757 Early on the morning of Tuesday, February 2, 2022, the Delta Police Department (DPD) Crime Reduction Unit identified and arrested the subject of numerous graffiti tags in Ladner. Over 150 graffiti tags have been identified on private buildings and city infrastructure in the downtown core of Ladner since November 2021. The male was arrested in the process of...

The Delta Police Department (DPD) is excited to announce that A/Sgt Leisa Schaefer will be returning to the DPD to assume this position of Media Liaison Officer in our Communications Section. Leisa will be managing the day-to-day media, and public affairs for the DPD. Leisa joined the DPD 18 years ago after volunteering for our Victim Services Section. She has...