Community policing is a police philosophy that involves problem solving with the assistance of the community. It has many forms: Block Watch, Citizens' Crime Watch and Community Policing Centres (CPCs) are all part of that philosophy.
Community Policing Centres
Vancouver has 10 Community Policing Centres, eight of which are non-profit organizations operated by autonomous boards of directors, with two operated by the VPD. Funding for the CPCs comes from the City of Vancouver (about $1 million in total) and other donations.
Block Watch is a program that acts as a catalyst for neighbours to band together to protect each others' homes.
Business Liaison
The Business Liaison program works closely with wholesale and retail businesses to reduce crime by targeting internal theft, shoplifting, burglary and robbery.
Citizens' Crime Watch
Citizens' Crime Watch sees members of the community taking responsibility for reducing crime and protecting neighborhoods by working with the police to patrol their streets.
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