Category: vpd

Former Vancouver Police Officers Analyze Police Response to Man Getting Beaten at Transgender Event

VANCOUVER—A retired Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officer is questioning part of the police response to the assault of a man at a transgender rights event in Vancouver, while another retired officer urges further investigation before coming to a conclusion. On March 31, Chris Elston, also known by his moniker Billboard Chris because of the sandwich…


Vancouver Police Officially Updates Handcuff Policy Requiring Officers to Consider Age, Ethnicity, Alleged Incident

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has officially updated its handcuffing policy to require officers to consider a person’s age, ethnicity, and the seriousness of the alleged incident before using handcuffs to restrain the individual. It also informs police officers that they can no longer view handcuffing someone who is under arrest, detained, or apprehended as…


Vancouver Police Requires Officers to Consider Age, Ethnicity Before Handcuffing

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has officially updated its handcuffing policy to require officers to consider a person’s age, ethnicity, and the seriousness of the alleged incident before using handcuffs to restrain the individual. It also informs police officers that they can no longer view handcuffing someone who is under arrest, detained, or apprehended as…