Organization
The 1716 employees of the VPD have been headed by Chief Constable Jim Chu since August, 2007 following the retirement of Jamie Graham, who went on to become the Chief of Police for the Victoria Police Department. Three sections or units are assigned to the Office of the Chief Constable:
- Chief's Executive Officer - Acting Inspector Mike Serr
- Planning, Research & Audit Section - Mr. Drazen Manojlovic
- Community and Public Affairs Section - Senior Director Paul Patterson
- Block Watch
- Community Policing Centres
- Diversity and Aboriginal Policing Section
- Victim Services Unit
The rank and file are represented by the Vancouver Police Union.
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