VPD not counting sexual assaults like other Canadian cities: report

The Vancouver Police Department has stated that an Ottawa-based think-tank is not using Statistics Canada crime data for their report on violent crime, instead relying on a predominantly U.S. agency. According to VPD spokesman Sgt. Steve Addison, the think-tank’s methodology may not accurately reflect the local crime landscape, raising concerns about the validity of their findings. The report highlights the importance of using accurate and relevant data sources when analyzing crime trends.

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