The Vancouver Police Department has increased the number of patrol officers in the Strathcona neighbourhood, despite fewer calls for service this summer compared to last year. Although calls for service are down in the area overall, calls regarding Strathcona Park have increased this summer and the community has raised concerns about "decreasing levels of public safety," VPD Const. Strathcona Park is the site of Vancouver's newest tent city, after tents at Oppenheimer Park and Crab Park were dismantled in the spring. Criminal activity likely underreported, VPD saysIn July, police received 1,818 calls for service in the Strathcona neighbourhood, down from 2,345 calls during the same month last year. However, police say calls for service have increased specifically for Strathcona Park.

Source: CBC News August 06, 2020 21:45 UTC