While VicPD is asking for an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026, new FOI data shows that from 2022 to 2024, 48 VicPD officers made over $50,000 in overtime in a single year, with two constables pocketing over $100,000 in extra pay in 2022.

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VicPD wants an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026. Here is my message to council outlining some of the ways VicPD’s budget is harmful and unnecessary, and where to start cutting.

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This summer, VicPD used its bottomless budget to throw a party for their outgoing and incoming chiefs. Via FOI, we now know that event cost $22,015.

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Despite VicPD’s claims, drones are not new to VicPD, there will be no meaningful limits to how they use them, and they will not keep people safe. The program is also more expensive than has been reported.

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The city proclaimed August 27, 2025 to be “Del Manak Day.” If the city wants to celebrate his legacy, it’s a good time to reflect on what policing actually looks like in Victoria.

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FOI records suggest VicPD engaged with the Canada Border Services Agency 61% more in 2023 than in 2019, as the department continues to turn people over for deportation.

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Between 2018-23, VicPD suspended six officers with pay for a total of 7,118 hours, at a potential cost of over $400,000.

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FOI shows that VicPD didn't mention anything to SD61 about gangs or a related investigation and arrest, despite their later public statements about concerns for student safety.

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In addition to VicPD intentionally hitting people with cars, FOI records also turned up other examples of dangerous driving.

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Since January 2018, VicPD intentionally hit at least nine people using their police cars or car doors, including people on foot, bikes, and a scooter, injuring multiple people.

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FOI shows the number of VicPD officers who retired while under investigation over 10 years.

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How a hazy VicPD investigation became a hazier press release.

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