Burnaby RCMP 2025 Annual Report
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On this page
- Message from the Officer in Charge
- Strategic plan at a glance
- Non-Emergency Call Taking Centre (NECC)
- Victim Services Unit
- Youth Services - Counseling and Restorative Justice Programs
- Violent Crime
- Property Crime
- Burnaby RCMP Prolific Offender Suppression Team (POST)
- Community Response Team (CRT)
- Road Safety
- Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team (BGET)
- Police Mental Health Outreach Team (PMHOT)
- Community Events and Engagement
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List of tables
List of acronyms and abbreviations
- BGET
- Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team
- CRT
- Community Response Team
- EOPS
- Emergency/Major Events Operational Planning Section
- MICR
- Mental Health car program
- NECC
- Non-Emergency Call Taking Centre
- PMHOT
- Police Mental Health Outreach Team
- POST
- Prolific Offender Suppression Team
- VSU
- Victim Services Unit
Message from the Officer in Charge
Officer in Charge, Burnaby RCMP
I am proud to present the 2025 Annual Report, my first as Officer in Charge of the Burnaby RCMP.
This report highlights the hard work, dedication and professionalism of Burnaby RCMP staff, from call-takers and victim services support workers to front line officers and specialized policing teams.
In 2025 some of the areas we focused on included repeat violent offences, commercial vehicle enforcement and complex investigations resulting in large seizures of drugs and stolen property.
Burnaby RCMP employees attended over 60 community events and festivals where they had the opportunity to connect with community members and recruitment opportunities. We also hosted events such as Youth Soccer Camps, Youth Academy and a detachment Open House.
As we continue into 2026, we remain committed to addressing public safety concerns. We look forward to continuing collaboration with community partners and interested parties to address complex policing issues, including mental health response and the opioid crisis.
On behalf of the Burnaby RCMP and Senior Leadership Team, we are grateful to the City of Burnaby and its residents for their ongoing support and cooperation. We look forward to engaging with you in 2026.
Chief Superintendent Bill Parmar
Officer in Charge, Burnaby RCMP
Strategic plan at a glance
Improve public safety
- 1.1. Work with Fraser Health and other partners to provide and expand mental health response programs and services for people suffering from mental health issues (e.g., mental health car).
- 1.2. Continue conducting gang suppression activities, interdicting organized crime and violence related to the illegal drug trade in the community.
- 1.3. Implement trauma-informed practices and interventions to address domestic violence, working in partnership with community agencies to reduce incidences and minimize risk to victims.
- 1.4. Reduce motor vehicle violations and collisions through enhanced traffic enforcement.
Outcome: Burnaby is a safe community for all, as evidenced by increased feelings of safety and security, reduced incidents of safety risk, improved community health, and improved community resilience.
Enhance communication and community engagement
- 2.1. Expand the detachment’s community outreach activities to vulnerable populations in Burnaby.
- 2.2. Strengthen the detachment’s existing working relationships with key partners in service delivery, including Burnaby’s Mayor and Council, municipal departments, Fraser Health, and others.
- 2.3. Develop a communications strategy to guide detachment reporting and information sharing, and support communication systems and tools that improve access to information.
Outcome: Stronger relationships with our communities and partners built on foundations of trust, respect, and mutual understanding.
Support our people
- 3.1. Boost the detachment’s complement of human resources and optimize alignment.
- 3.2. Supplement training opportunities for regular members and municipal employees.
- 3.3. Prioritize employee wellness.
- 3.4. Enhance internal communications to strengthen cohesiveness and alignment.
- 3.5. Prepare for transition to new detachment headquarters.
Outcome: Happier, healthier employees who experience enhanced job satisfaction, less work stress and missed days, and improved performance.
Non-Emergency Call Taking Centre (NECC)
In October 2023, the Burnaby Non-Emergency Call Centre opened its doors and began taking calls from the public. The goal of this newly established service was to improve service and responsiveness for Burnaby residents calling the non-emergency line. In November of 2024 Burnaby’s NECC expanded its hours to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In 2025 Burnaby’s NECC took a total of 14,186 non-emergency calls.
- 48,230 Calls for service
- 2,745 Online crime reports
- 1,224 Number of files with charges
Top Priority Calls
A top priority or “priority 1” call, involves an active emergency with potential for injury or loss of life.
- 2025: 4,701
- 2024: 4,604
- 2023: 4,780
Victim Services Unit
Burnaby RCMP Victim Services Unit (VSU) supports victims and survivors of crime. The program is integrated into frontline operations, where they work in partnership with police to provide services to witnesses of crime and trauma.
In 2025, VSU created a new and up-to-date online Community Resources webpage in partnership with the City of Burnaby.
The resource listing includes:
- children and youth
- intimate partner violence
- legal and advocacy
- mental health and
- community resources for Indigenous peoples
See Burnaby.ca/CommunityResources for details.
Crisis Call outs
- 366 in 2024
- 347 in 2025
Youth Services - Counseling and Restorative Justice Programs
The Burnaby RCMP, in partnership with the City of Burnaby and School District 41, provide an alternative response to crime and conflict in the community through their Youth Counseling and Restorative Justice programs.
In 2025 the Restorative Justice program piloted a 5-session conflict resolution workshop for grade 6 and 7 students in Burnaby schools. The program is called BRIDGE which stands for “Building Respect, Integrity, Dialogue, Growth, and Empathy”. BRIDGE is an interactive workshop designed to teach students basic skills to work through conflict in constructive ways. Its goal is to help students build confidence and learn how to resolve conflict constructively through being collaborative, engaging in dialogue, being curious and having empathy for others.
In 2025, the Restorative Justice program opened 58 files. The most common files referred were theft, mischief and assault. Additionally, the program facilitated 121 classroom dialogue circles in Burnaby elementary schools for students in grades 4-7.
Our Youth Counseling program opened 76 files in 2025, which led to the counsellors working and supporting children/youth and their families. Some of the most common reasons for support were parent-teen conflict, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders.
Violent Crime
3.83% overall increase
| Violation | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault | 1,326 | 1,293 | 1,267 |
| Utter threats | 504 | 491 | 505 |
| Harassment | 547 | 518 | 444 |
| Robbery | 130 | 95 | 89 |
| Extortion | 136 | 152 | 158 |
| Kidnapping | 13 | 9 | 19 |
Burnaby RCMP units that address these crimes:
- Frontline
- Strike Force (investigates robbery files)
- Serious Crimes
- Investigative Support Team (IST)
- Child Abuse and Sexual Offence Unit (CASO)
- High Risk Offender Unit (HRO)
Property Crime
6.66% Overall Increase
| Incident | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Theft from vehicle | 1,403 | 1,214 |
| Shoplifting | 4,149 | 3,688 |
| Fraud | 1,356 | 1,598 |
| Mischief (property) | 1,394 | 1,201 |
| Other theft | 1,378 | 1,258 |
| Break and enter business | 399 | 411 |
| Auto theft | 242 | 261 |
| Break and enter residential | 166 | 158 |
| Mail theft | 93 | 106 |
| Bike theft | 225 | 224 |
| Arson | 33 | 42 |
Burnaby RCMP Prolific Offender Suppression Team (POST)
POST’s goal is to reduce criminal activity through proactive and intelligence-led enforcement. The following are POST investigations of note in 2025. In response to a surge in shipping container thefts, POST coordinated a complex investigation identifying three suspects with ties to organized crime. This resulted in the arrest of three individuals, and recovery of 110 pallets of stolen merchandise, a forklift and freight-liner with a total value of approximately $187,000. POST also investigated a group of individuals importing counterfeit BC driver’s licences, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and location of a complex fraud factory consisting of multiple pieces of fraudulent ID, stolen credit cards, pin pads, $36,000 in small golds bars and approximately $18,000 in cash.
Community Response Team (CRT)
CRT supports other sections in the Burnaby RCMP to address chronic social offenders. CRT also collaborates with community partners to solve specific problems and reduce crime-related fear. In 2025, in response to increased calls from businesses and community partners about theft, violence, and property damage, the CRT did visible patrols and undercover “Boost and Bust” operations to address repeat violent offenses. This was made possible with financial support from Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement program funding, which is provided to address repeat violent offences.
New Property Crime Initiative
In 2025, in partnership with the City of Burnaby, the RCMP launched an on-line property crime mapping dashboard. This online map helps inform Burnaby residents and businesses about five property crime types in Burnaby. Sharing this information empowers residents to be proactive in reporting and looking out for each other and is part of our continued commitment to transparency. See the dashboard at Burnaby.ca/PropertyCrime.
Road Safety
Violation Tickets
| Violation | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seatbelts | 294 | 547 | 411 |
| Moving offences | 1,792 | 1,593 | 1,587 |
| Speeding | 1,183 | 2,459 | 2,402 |
| Distracted driving | 917 | 1,370 | 1,520 |
| Other | 4,298 | 5,647 | 5,115 |
- 5 Fatal collisions (4 in 2024)
- 536 Collisions with injury (451 in 2024)
- 225 Impaired drivers prohibited or charged (342 in 2024)
Car Seat Safety Initiative - In 2025 Burnaby Traffic Services hosted seven car seat safety clinics.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE)
- 3,774 CVE violations
- 1,803 CVE violation tickets issued
Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team (BGET)
Gang enforcement and education
BGET strategically deters and disrupts gang activity in Burnaby. Officers conduct curfew checks on known gang associates, traffic stops and ongoing organized crime investigations. BGET officers also work closely with Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Intelligence Section (CIS) to identify Provincial Tactical Enforcement Priority (PTEP) investigations on gang activity and serious threats.
The goal of PTEP investigations is to disrupt organized crime and gang violence, seize illegal drugs and cash and enhance public safety through proactive interdiction.
Outcomes - 2025
- 77 Weapons seized (including 3 firearms) (66 in 2024)
- 23 Vehicles seized (23 in 2024)
- $643,013 Cash seized ($240,005 in 2024)
- 147.3 kg Drugs seized (9+ kg in 2024)
| Incident | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Homicides | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Police Mental Health Outreach Team (PMHOT)
The Burnaby RCMP’s PMHOT collaborates with community agencies and service providers to address the needs of individuals facing mental health challenges and vulnerability within the City of Burnaby. By participating in Burnaby’s Mobilization and Resiliency Table, PMHOT provides a coordinated response to individuals and families experiencing elevated acute risk, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to complex situations.
Mental Health car program (MICR)
This program has been part of Burnaby RCMP since November 2023. The program pairs police officers with Fraser Health nurses to respond to mental health or substance use crisis intervention. The MICR team provides a comprehensive, health focused model of care.
Caring for our community together
The Police Mental Health Outreach Team works in partnership with the City of Burnaby Intervention Support Team to provide assistance to unhoused individuals. The Intervention Support Team employs a trauma-informed approach and connects people with referrals to housing or shelters, health and income assistance services, and also assists with obtaining basic necessities and identification cards. In late 2025, PMHOT engaged the Intervention Support Team to help a senior who had been homeless for over a decade. Working collaboratively, they were successful in securing shelter for the senior, with future plans for a more permanent housing solution.
Community Events and Engagement
Emergency/Major Events Operational Planning Section (EOPS)
EOPS is responsible for planning and managing a police response to various large-scale events where public safety may be a concern. In 2025, EOPS conducted risk assessments for over 103 events in Burnaby and deployed police resources to 22 of these events to ensure public safety.
In 2025, EOPS worked collaboratively with the Burnaby Event Safety and Security Team and established new standards for public safety in compliance with Provincial recommendations after the Lapu Lapu tragedy. Some of these events included Hats off day, Canada Day and cultural events.
Community Engagement
The Burnaby RCMP attended over 63 events where their primary focus was to engage with the public. Some of these events included presentations, educational and recruitment opportunities. Attendance to these events is coordinated through our Crime Prevention/Victim Services Unit.
Topics covered included safety presentations to newcomers, fraud presentations to seniors and general safety information.
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