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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

DOWNTOWN
SAFETY
AMBASSADORS

From Waterfront to Granville Bridge, our Safety Ambassadors are on the move and on a mission to keep downtown Vancouver safe and welcoming.

Hours: 8am-11pm
Contact the Community Safety Dispatcher: 604-689-4357

SAFEWALK SERVICE

Whether you’re walking to your car, office, or to meet up with friends, our SafeWalk service ensures you always feel safe getting from A to BC Place. (Or wherever.)

Hours of operation: 8:30am-10:30pm PT

Contact: 604-689-4357

Our team of full-time Downtown Safety Ambassadors act as the eyes and ears of the downtown core. They patrol 7 days a week from 8 AM to 11 PM, with a focus on providing a safe presence throughout the catchment

SOME OF THE SAFETY AMBASSADOR DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Conducting meet and greets with local businesses
  • Patrolling hot spot parkades and parks to assist with any quality of life concerns they observe
  • Assist by providing a uniformed presence, or by calling the police if any illegal behaviour is observed
  • All members of our team are licensed security guards, trained in first-aid, mental health first aid, Indigenous awareness, and conflict resolution.

Downtown Safety Ambassadors have been a positive presence in the downtown core since 2000. Easy to spot and always ready to help, they work closely with the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Police Department, and other organizations.

Crime prevention is a priority concern for downtown businesses. Safety Ambassadors play a key role in alleviating these concerns by identifying and reporting crime-related incidents, illegal behaviour, vandalism, graffiti and environmental and safety hazards. 

Safety Ambassador Engagement Since 2022

4,852 Welfare Checks
911 Theft from Auto
3,606 Incident Response
19,521 Meet & Greet
JOIN THE TEAM

Join the Team

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear cargo pants. If you’re helpful by nature, care about community and love functional pockets (negotiable), please apply.

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