DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

A cooperative effort between police, the school district and the community, DARE is a ten week educational adventure.

Graffiti Removal Program

Graffiti is our fastest growing concern, costing the merchants, of downtown Nelson more than twenty thousand dollars per year to repair.

Emergency Services Camp

The Nelson Police and the Nelson RCMP Detachment, along with a committee of teachers, parents and dedicated citizen volunteers, annually host a three-day Police Camp at LV Rogers Secondary School.

Nelson Police Charity Fishing Derby

Held on Kootenay Lake each fall, the Nelson Police Derbry attracts anglers from across western Canada and the north western United States with the help of the Royal Canadian Legion and several local community sponsors.

Restorative Justice Program

Restorative Justice is a philosophy and an approach that views crime and conflict as harm done to people and relationships. It is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities.

Nelson Services

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Bike Safety

Street Performers / Busking

Youth Police Academy

The Nelson Police Department will be holding the first ever Youth Police Academy in November 2024.