New Westminster Police Department
The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is one of Western Canada's oldest police services, providing law-enforcement and public safety for a growing commun
Company facts
- Employees
- 200
- Headquarters
- Canada
- Type
- Government
About
The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is one of Western Canada's oldest police services, providing law-enforcement and public safety for a growing community of 80,000 residents in Metro Vancouver. The department prioritizes community engagement, staff wellness, and professional development, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that values contributions from all backgrounds. NWPD offers a wide range of career paths—from patrol work in historic downtown streets to operations on the Fraser River—and supports interagency collaboration through integrated specialty units. Its commitment to secondment opportunities and partnership with other agencies gives officers unique chances to broaden expertise and strengthen regional security. Situated on the traditional territory of the Halkomelem peoples, NWPD blends respect for cultural heritage with modern policing practices to serve a vibrant, multicultural city.