VISION, MISSION & VALUES

Our Vision

Residents of all cultures reach out, with confidence, to the West Vancouver Police for protection & partnership.

Our Mission

Excellence in response and investigation for a safe West Vancouver.

Our Values

Openness

We seek out people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives on our team and in our community; we know this drives smarter decisions, increased innovation, and lasting solutions. 

Service

Our people are energized by their connections with West Vancouver citizens and community partners and arrive every day inspired to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in the community. 

People

Our people are mission critical for a safe West Vancouver. Recognizing that all of us are committed to this purpose makes us one team and we lift each other up through positivity, confidence, and kindness. 

Integrity

Each of us takes ownership and consider the extent to which our individual actions serve West Vancouver citizens and maintain their trust. We model honesty, accountability, respect, and compassion. 

Our Commitments

As a police service we:

  • Live our values.
  • Achieve excellence in policing, public service & partnership.
  • Seek out best practices to reduce crime, enhance safety & strengthen ties to the communities we serve.

As an organization we:

  • Cultivate respect, creativity & innovation.
  • Provide top quality training & equipment.
  • Prioritize development.
  • Are committed to the health & wellness of our employees.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

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Find out how to become a WVPD Police Member, Civilian Member or Volunteer.

Andy J. Krawczyk is an international education consultant based in West Vancouver. He retired from the Vancouver School Board in 2010 after a 36-year career in public education as a teacher, consultant and administrator with both North Vancouver, and Vancouver School Districts.

Since retirement, Andy has worked extensively as a consultant in international education organizations, schools, and districts, specializing in curriculum development and educational leadership.

In addition to his professional work, Andy has an extensive record of community leadership and volunteer service on the North Shore, co-chairing multiple West Vancouver District Planning Working Groups, including the Housing Dialogue and Upper Lands initiatives. He also served on the inaugural Board of the West Vancouver Community Centre.

More recently, Andy served as Chair of Impact North Shore and the Kay Meek Arts Centre.  He currently serves as Chair of the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Andy was honoured with the West Vancouver District Community Engagement Award in 2014.

 

Raheil Moradi is an executive leader, educator, and governance professional committed to advancing inclusive, community-centered leadership. She brings expertise in governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight to her role on the West Vancouver Police Board, and serves as President & CEO of Monarch Group of Companies. She is also a post-secondary educator in law and criminology.

Raheil is deeply engaged in community and board service, including with the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), Atira Women’s Resource Society, and Impact North Shore, where she serves as Governance Committee Chair. She is the founder of the Pay It Forward Foundation, which has delivered over 22,000 meals to individuals facing economic hardship across British Columbia.

A recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, Raheil holds an LL.M. in International Business Law and is currently pursuing a PhD. 

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION

· Valid Canadian Driver’s Licence
· Valid BC Identification Card (with photo)
· Valid BC Services Card
· Valid Passport – Canadian or Foreign
· Valid Canadian Permanent Residency Card
· Current Canadian Student ID Card (for youth applicants ages 12-17) *secondary Gov’t issued ID required
· Canadian Birth Certificate
· Valid Canadian Citizenship Card
· Valid Canadian Certificate of Native Status Card
· Valid Nexus Card
· Employee Identification Card issued by the Federal, Provincial or Territorial Government (with photo)
· Old Age Security Identification Card
· Valid Firearms Licence
· Municipal or RCMP Police Identification (with photo only)