About Us

Mission Statement

The Victoria Police Department maintains peace, order and public safety through crime prevention and law enforcement.

Vision

To be leaders in creating a safe, vibrant community for all those who live, work or visit Victoria and Esquimalt.

Our Commitment to You

“To keep our communities safe so they remain vibrant for all to enjoy”

Values

We are committed to the following key values:

Principled Leadership

Lead with accountability, transparency and open communication, guided by the mission, vision and values of the Victoria Police Department.

Respect
Base all relationships on respectful and honest communications and support our people by investing in their physical, mental and social health.

Innovation
Continue to explore innovations in policing, leading other jurisdictions with best practice models that improve service and support lifelong learning.

Diversity
Embrace inclusion of peoples of differing backgrounds and experiences, learning from their ideas and perspectives.

Ethics
Pursue the highest ethical and legal standards with fair treatment for all.