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Hit and Run Team

The Hit and Run Team consists of three officers. It is presently part of the Traffic Section and reports to the Inspector I/C Traffic. The section is responsible for coordinating and administering all hit and run cases that occur in the city of Vancouver.

During past several years, the number of hit and run claims reported to the police have increased dramatically. An investigation commonly involves liasing with Crown Counsel, private lawyers, insurance adjusters, victims, witnesses, next of kin and Motor Vehicle Branch.

Fraudulent Hit and Run Claim Pilot Project

In March of 1995, the Hit and Run Team, together with I.C.B.C., started a pilot project to reduce the number of fraudulent hit and run claims.  Two constables would work together with I.C.B.C. at I.C.B.C.'s Claim Centre at 456 West 5th Ave.  These two members would start the investigation as soon as the hit and run was reported. The project was so successful in reducing the number of hit and run claims that I.C.B.C. decided to continue with the project and extend it throughout the province.