NPD Welcomes New Dispatcher

Nelson Police welcomes Veronica to the department as our newest Dispatcher.

Nelson Police Welcomes

New Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Gurusharanavir Chahal

WELCOME - Inspector Kris Rice

 Kris has been a police officer for nineteen years and joins NPD after serving with the Victoria Police Department since 2006 and prior to that with the Maple Ridge RCMP.

WELCOME - Cst Kinoshita

Mayor Morrison and Deputy Chief Saini welcomed the newest NPD Member - Cst Mark Kinoshita. Cst Kinoshita comes to Nelson after serving with the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police.

Community Safety Officers

NELSON, BC- The Nelson Police Department is delighted to announce the appointment of the first two Community Safety Officers (CSOs), Jasmine Uppal and Heidi Quillan. In a ceremony held on July 17th, Uppal and Quillan were sworn-in as Special Municipal Con...

Welcome

The Nelson Police Department welcomes its newest exempt member. Cst Horvath was sworn in on July 20, 2023. He joins us after serving over four years with Edmonton Police Service.

HIRING - EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER

Enjoy all the amenities of living in one of Canada's most liveable cities while advancing your career and making a difference in your community. Join today and discover the benefits of working with us!

Applications can be sent to administration@nelsonpolic...

Media Release: WhatsApp Investigation – City of Nelson Police Department

March 1, 2023

Nelson, BC - On Feb 9^th, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), on behalf of the Office of the Public Complaints Commissioner (OPCC), completed their investigation into the 'WhatsApp' chat group matter relating to the allege...

City of Nelson Mourns the Loss of Second Police Officer

For Immediate Release – January 21, 2023

Second Nelson Officer Dies in Hospital 

Nelson, BC –  Flags are at half mast, and the City of Nelson is mourning the loss of a second police officer.       &n...

Nelson Police Officers involved in fatal avalanche

Restorative Justice Program

The Nelson Police Restorative Justice Program would like to thank the Nelson & District Credit Union for their $1500 grant in support of our Restorative Justice program.