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Our Programs |
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Have any question about our programs? Call (604)688-5030
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Victim Service Program
Our objective is to assist Chinese speaking victims of crime
by offering assistance, counselling, support and referral
to other agencies if necessary.
Chinese speaking people often find it difficult to seek help
when they become victims of crime because they speak little
or no English and this is where we can help. Our centre acts
as the first line of contact with the victim, either in person
or on the telephone. We provide short term emotional support
specific to the victims' circumstances and make referrals
to other support agencies and resources if appropriate. We
assist with the preparation of victim impact statements and
police reports, providing translation and interpretation where
necessary to facilitate interaction with the police, crown
counsel and others. If required, we will also accompany victims
to meetings with crown counsel and to court appearances. Our
staff and volunteers are specially trained and undergo criminal
record checks so that victims can be comfortable providing
information knowing that it is confidential. We pay special
attention to the needs of women who are victims of domestic
violence or assault and who may be at risk. |
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Citizens' Report Program
We help people complete Vancouver Police Department Citizen's
Reports so that they can obtain an incident number for insurance
purposes, such as ICBC, home owner's insurance claims etc.
We will assist in completing crime reports for such things
as assault, family violence, child abuse, theft, extortion
and minor traffic accidents. This service covers non emergency
situations only.
Where immediate
police or emergency assistance is required people should call
911 directly. |
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Translation and Interpretation Program
One way that we assist the police in their dealings with Chinese
speaking people is when an officer requires immediate
translation in the field, and we can do this by telephone.
Where an officer takes a crime report in Chinese we can translate
it into English for them. We can take crime reports from victims
in Chinese and translate into English for submission to the
police. In case of need we can also accompany Chinese speaking
people to court and to meetings with court officials. |
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Community Outreach Programs
The Chinese Community Policing Centre is justly proud of its
community outreach programs. The goal of these programs is
to provide information on all matters relating to safety and
security so that people can be proactive in preventing crime
in their homes, their businesses and on the street. Programs
are developed in partnership with other community associations
and groups or in response to needs determined through community
workshops. We revise and update these programs regularly based
on input from the community and comments received from our
staff and volunteers. For upcoming program events please refer
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 Chinatown
Watch (Foot/Bike Patrol)
Our foot and bike patrols, which started in 2000, are the eyes and ears
of the Vancouver Police Department in the Chinatown area. Their
presence on the streets, in lanes and parking lots is a visual
deterrent to many crimes. Working with handheld computers programmed by
ICBC our patrols check suspicious looking vehicles and have
successfully located a large number of stolen cars. They also visit
parking lots on a regular basis and hand out information and leaflets
on how to avoid auto related crime. Our volunteers regularly speak with
visitors to remind them to leave nothing visible in their car and to
lock valuables in the trunk. While avoiding direct involvement, they
are also able to summon immediate police assistance when required.
Although we have a core group of volunteers who are active in this
program, we are always looking for new volunteers to expand the number
of patrols. If you enjoy cycling, fresh air and generally, an active
lifestyle please check the volunteer section of our site to see how you
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Neighbours First (Foot Patrol) Program
Neighbours First is a community program serving the Chinatown
area and consists of uniformed volunteers patrolling on foot
and providing directions and safety information to visitors.
They are goodwill ambassadors working hard to make the visitors'
experience in Chinatown a memorable one. Our volunteers undergo
many hours of training focussed on interpersonal relations,
the history of Chinatown, local attractions, public safety,
first aid, CPR etc. If you enjoy meeting people and want to
learn more about the history and attractions of Chinatown,
this may be a group of people you might want to join. Please
check out our volunteer section for more information on how
you can get involved. |
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Graffiti Removal Program
We have had a graffiti removal program for several years and
from time to time, as the need arises, we organize a group
of volunteers to cover graffiti with paint donated by local
businesses. We also seek permission from property owners in
graffiti hotspots to have students paint murals as deterrents
to future defacing. |
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Bike Rodeo Program
This is a program involving the community, ICBC and the police
and is a fun way for children to learn about bike safety.
It teaches not just safety but also bike maintenance, the
rules of the road and how to safely share the road with other
vehicles. Bike rodeos are arranged whenever we are approached
by a school to set up a session for their students. It is
conducted on school property and all equipment and bicycles
are supplied by ICBC and Autoplan brokers. Please contact
our centre if you would like to have a bike rodeo at your
school. |
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Child Find (ID) Program
This is a program whereby parents can have their child's photograph
taken and identifying details listed in a standardised format
that can be handed to the police in the unlikely event the
child should ever go missing. Each year we set up a booth
for this purpose at the Chinese New Years Fair and at our
annual fundraising barbecue. However, parents wishing to take
part in the program at other times can call us and make arrangements
to bring their child to our centre. |
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Block Watch
Coming soon!
This is a cooperative effort amongst neighbours to help reduce
crime. We act as facilitators by providing information, application
forms etc. and arranging criminal record checks on the captain
and co-captain. Training will be provided at our centre. |
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Speed Watch
Speed Watch is an educational program aimed at reducing incidents of
speeding. It is designed to raise public awareness of the actual speeds
drivers are travelling. The Speed Watch program is conducted in
partnership with the police, citizen volunteers and ICBC.
Speed Watch checks are operated by volunteers trained by the police.
Using portable radar equipment and an electronic digital board,
volunteers monitor speeds in neighbourhoods, particularly school and
playground zones. Drivers get an instant readout of their speed,
displayed on a "readerboard" as they pass by. Volunteers pass
information about problem speeding locations to the police.
Speed Watch helps address traffic and speeding problems through:
public and community awareness
neighbourhood action
gathering speed-related data
police awareness
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Grow Op Awareness
Coming soon!
As we are all aware, marijuana grow ops are being found by
police in all neighbourhoods. Our goal is to increase awareness
in the Chinese community by holding workshops on grow ops
and how to recognize if there is one in your neighbourhood.
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ESL School Safety
We have recruited volunteers from various cultural backgrounds who
enjoy public speaking to go to ESL schools and speak with students. The
volunteers will be accompanied by our coordinator, and sometimes our
neighbourhood police officer, to speak about general safety issues and
also address cultural differences. Students will be encouraged to ask
questions and to share what they have learned with their friends on a
peer to peer basis. |
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Seniors Safe at Home
We recognize that personal safety is a major issue for seniors. Our
goal is to improve home and personal safety for this very vulnerable
group. Using specially trained volunteers, fluent in Chinese and
attuned to the unique problems facing seniors, the program offers
safety talks at seniors' centres and seniors' homes as well as home
safety audits designed to identify potential safety problems and offer
solutions. We encourage active seniors to become volunteer captains and
help us to deliver the program. |
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