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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VicPD's Public Affairs/Media Policy, obtained via FOI.
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VicPD’s 2022 remuneration for those making more than $75,000 a year.
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FOI data shows VicPD officers regularly use types of force the department says it doesn’t track, including “vascular neck restraints” and punching and kicking people, including people in handcuffs.
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Records show VicPD's police chief was in transit or out of town for conferences or events for 48 days in 2022.
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