The patrol division is augmented by several support sections including, Traffic, Community Policing / School Liaison, Records, Surveillance, Intel., and Victim Services.

To further support the concept of seamless policing within the Lower Mainland region, several WVPD members are seconded to various other integrated municipal/provincial RCMP units.

The resolution read, "That Richard D. Jones be appointed constable for that section Northwest of White Cliff City without salary."

On January 21, 2009, three off-duty police officers were arrested after allegations of racial abuse, assault, and participation in a robbery in downtown Vancouver.

On January 26, 2009, the Vancouver Police Department recommended to Crown Counsel for criminal charges to be laid against the NWPS member for assault and possession of stolen property and the WVPD officer for robbery.

[3] On January 27, 2009, WVPD officer Griffin Gillan was suspended with pay for 30 days pending criminal charges.

Following several disciplinary investigations, the officer was retained by the West Vancouver Police Department despite the criminal record, with a reduction in rank for one year.