Are you a police station?

No. We are not a police station. We are a nonprofit community policing centre, staffed by volunteers and community members. We host a Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO) who has an office and is available to the community for safety-related concerns and engagement.

Is your organization police-run?

No. The GHXCPC is a nonprofit society governed by an independent community-based board. While we work closely with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and other service providers, we operate independently

What does a Community Policing Centre (CPC) do?

We focus on crime prevention, community outreach, public safety education, and connecting residents to service providers. Our programs include: Information and Referrals, Foot Patrol, Road Safety, Community Cleanup (CPTED), and Outreach.

Can I report a crime here?

We can help connect you to the appropriate resources or VPD units, and provide guidance on how to report a crime, but we do not take official police reports.
For emergencies, always call 9-1-1.
Or in a non-emergency, contact (604) 717-3321.

Do you have police officers on site?

We regularly host a Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO) who is available for safety-related concerns and engagement, but they are not always present. GHXCPC is primarily staffed by trained volunteers and civilian staff.

Can I volunteer even if I don’t live in Gastown or Hastings Crossing?

Absolutely. Volunteers come from all over the Lower Mainland thanks to our convenient location next to Waterfront Station!

How do I become a volunteer?

Visit our Volunteer page to fill out an application! We’ll invite you for an interview. Training is provided for all roles!