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Investigative Services : Financial Crime Unit | Forensic Identification Unit | Homicide Unit | Missing Persons Unit | Robbery / Assault / Arson Unit | Domestic Violence & Criminal Harassment Unit | Sex Crimes Unit | Vice Unit

Investigative Services

Investigative Services is under the command of Superintendent M.Porteous, with approximately 167 authorized sworn positions and 18 civilian staff in both support and specialized roles.

Investigative Services encompasses four Sections: Major Crime, Special Investigation, Forensic Services, and Operations Investigative. Each of the units in these four Sections have specialized and highly trained investigators who use their expertise, knowledge and skills to conduct both follow-up investigations on cases initiated by patrol members, and also self-initiated proactive investigations to address serious crime and community issues.

Forensic Services Section

Major Crime Section

Operations Investigative Section

Special Investigation Section

The SisterWatch Project

The SisterWatch Project is a multi-faceted operation designed to combat violence against women in the Downtown Eastside and make the community safer for everyone who lives and works there.

Visit the SisterWatch Project web page for more information.

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