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Richmond RCMP showcases specialized fleet ready to respond by land, air and water
October 6, 2026
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Richmond, British Columbia
From: Richmond RCMP
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Richmond's mix of urban centres, agricultural land, park space, and waterways requires officers to operate in a variety of environments. To give residents a behind-the-scenes look at the tools used to keep the community safe, Richmond RCMP has released a new video showcasing its specialized fleet.
“Richmond's unique geography requires a diverse policing response,” says Staff Sergeant Paula Maan of the Richmond RCMP. “Whether on our roads, waterways, trails, or from the air, these resources help our officers effectively serve and protect the community.”
The video highlights a range of specialized policing resources, including marked police vehicles, motorcycles, bike patrols, all-terrain vehicles, a marine vessel, and RCMP Air Services. Together, they help officers respond to emergencies, patrol public spaces, conduct searches, support major events, and maintain a visible presence throughout the city.
As an island municipality with extensive shoreline and critical transportation infrastructure, Richmond presents unique policing challenges. This fleet helps ensure officers are equipped to serve the community wherever they are needed.
Watch the video:
Transcript
Video description: A video showing some of the different vehicles the Richmond RCMP uses to properly respond to any situation.
Transcription:
[A police officer stands in front of a police car and speaks to camera.]
“Whether by land, air, or water, when you need help…”
[A police car drives down a city street.]
[A RCMP helicopter hovers above the tarmac.]
[A RCMP boat moves through the river.]
[The police officer speaks to camera.]
“…we have the right vehicle to respond.”
[A golf cart with RCMP markings is driven with two RCMP officers.]
[In the parked golf cart, the RCMP officer speaks to camera.]
“This golf cart might not do well in a high-speed pursuit, but at busy community events…”
[The golf cart travels down a boardwalk.]
[Two officers are in the golf cart. While one of them drives, the other officer waves kindly to people.]
“…it helps us navigate through large crowds and tight spaces.”
[The golf cart navigates around a barrier.]
[Another officer drives a police car.]
“But when we need speed, that’s when our police cars and motorcycles come in.
[A police car drives down the road.]
[A police motorcycle patrols the roads.]
[The officer driving the motorcycle focuses on the road ahead.]
“These vehicles, equipped with lights and sirens…”
[The light bar on a police car flashes red and blue.]
[The police car sounds the sirens and accelerates.]
“...help us respond quickly to any call for service.”
[The police motorcycle turns onto a side street.]
[The officer driving the car speaks.]
“But what happens when the road ends?”
[The police car stops at a dead end.]
[A sign reads: ROAD CLOSED.]
[A RCMP police ATV speeds past the stopped police car.]
“That’s when our ATVs come in.”
[The officer drives the ATV.]
[The ATV navigates through an overgrown field.]
[The officer stands in front of the parked ATV.]
“It’s designed to handle difficult terrain so we can get anywhere, anytime.”
[The officer rides the ATV through the field.]
[Two police officers on bike patrol ride their police bikes in a park.]
“Our bikes are perfect for patrolling parks and city streets…”
[The officers patrol by bike on a path.]
[Three police officers patrol an alleyway on bikes.]
“…where standard vehicles can’t easily go.”
[Two police officers cross the road on their bikes.]
[A pleasure boat drifts down the Fraser River.]
[Boats are docked at a pier in the river.]
“Richmond is an island city surrounded by water, so we need to be just as effective on the water as we are on land.”
[The Richmond RCMP boat races through the water.]
[An officer drives the boat.]
“Our twin engine boat does the job.”
[The boat drives on the open water.]
[Two officers approach an RCMP helicopter.]
[They slide open the door to the helicopter.]
“And when we need an eye in the sky, that’s when we call Air Support.”
[An officer holds a controller while flying in the helicopter.]
[An automated camera on the outside of the aircraft tracks a subject.]
[Inside the helicopter, a police officer watches the live footage.]
[One of the officers speaks to camera from a passenger seat in the helicopter.]
“This helicopter is a shared resource, supporting RCMP detachments and partner agencies across British Columbia…”
[One of the officers looks out the window with binoculars.]
[The other officer looks out the window as well.]
[The two officers speak with each other in the helicopter.]
[An officer pilots the helicopter.]
[The officer in the passenger seat speaks to camera.]
“…helping with search and rescue and tactical operations.”
[The same officer is now back, standing in front of a police car.]
“From the streets to the sky and everywhere in between, when you need help, the Richmond RCMP is ready.”
[RCMP/GRC copyright notice appears.]
[Government of Canada wordmark with a waving Canadian flag appears.]
Contacts
Media Relations Officer
Richmond RCMP
richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
604-207-5189