April 23, 2025, 6:21 pm
A Vancouver Police Department whistleblower has alleged that officers are under pressure to meet arrest quotas in the Downtown Eastside, fueling controversy over law enforcement practices. The claim has prompted local watchdogs to call for an investigation, suggesting that such measures risk eroding community trust while sacrificing fairness.
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An email from the anonymous whistleblower is on the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the board along with a corresponding letter from the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner asking the board to take action.
B.C.'s police watchdog says the Vancouver Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part of Mayor Ken Sim's "Task Force Barrage."
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's police watchdog says the Vancouver Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part of Mayor Ken Sim's "Task Force Barrage" initiative in the Downtown Eastside.
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