Our Crest
Our crest is a key part of our organization. Seen on our badge, our shoulder flash, our vehicles, our flag, and our walls, the VicPD crest is a core part of our image and our identity. It reflects our organization’s history and the history of the area we police.
Symbolism
Arms
The colours and the chevron are from the arms of the City of Victoria. The depiction of the wolf, based on a design by local artist Butch Dick, honours the region’s original inhabitants. The trident, a maritime symbol, is found in the badge of the Crown Colony of Vancouver Island (1849-1866), the government under which the first Commissioner of Police for Victoria was appointed, as well as in the crest of the District of Esquimalt, which is also in the jurisdiction of the Victoria Police Department.
The colours and the chevron are from the arms of the City of Victoria. The depiction of the wolf, based on a design by local artist Butch Dick, honours the region’s original inhabitants. The trident, a maritime symbol, is found in the badge of the Crown Colony of Vancouver Island (1849-1866), the government under which the first Commissioner of Police for Victoria was appointed, as well as in the crest of the District of Esquimalt, which is also in the jurisdiction of the Victoria Police Department.
Crest
The cougar, an agile and strong animal, is indigenous to Vancouver Island. The coronet vallary is associated with policing.
Supporters
Horses are animals used by mounted police officers and were the earliest mode of transportation for police in Victoria.
Motto
Our motto reflects our commitment to viewing our policing role as a service to the community, and our belief that there is true honour through service to others.
