In this episode, hosts Sofia Laratta and Downtown Van President & CEO, Jane Talbot down with Arezo Zarrabian, Senior Crime Analyst with the Vancouver Police Department, to explore crime trends, public safety, and what the data really tells us about downtown Vancouver. We discuss the impact of vibrant public spaces, major events like the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, and how businesses, residents, and visitors can all play a role in creating a safer downtown.
Featured Guest
Arezo Zarrabian is a Senior Crime Analyst for district 1 (downtown Vancouver) with the Vancouver Police Department, where she has worked for almost 20 years specializing in crime data analytics and identifying crime patterns to support data-driven solutions. She has assessed major violent crime incidents across Vancouver and has received three Chief Commendations from the VPD for her work.
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*This episode of Hey, Downtown Van was filmed in July, when Arezo was still serving as Senior Crime Analyst with the Vancouver Police Department. The release of this episode is not intended to coincide with or promote Arezo’s run for Vancouver City Council.
Downtown Van does not endorse any political party or candidate and remains strictly non-partisan.*
