Nicole Chan VPD

• Inquest into VPD officer’s suicide makes 12 recommendations aimed at police, Vancouver hospital

  The jury's recommendations following the Nicole Chan inquiry advise improving hospital communication and providing training and assessment within the Vancouver Police Department.

  Health

  Feb 1, 2023
  
• Suicidal VPD officer released from hospital within 2 hours night before death, inquest hears

  Const. Nicole Chan took her own life in the early morning hours of Jan. 27, 2019, after officers escorted her home from the hospital. 

  Health

  Jan 27, 2023
  
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• ‘I’m so sorry’: Inquest hears final words of VPD officer who died by suicide

  The third day of testimony in an inquest into Nicole Chan's death heard from her boyfriend, who found her body, and a psychologist who had treated her.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2023
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• ‘Please help me be a survivor’: VPD officer who died by suicide pleaded for help in letter

  Nicole Chan had filed complaints against Sgt. David Van Patten and Sgt. Greg McCullough. This victim impact statement was about Van Patten specifically.

  Crime

  Jan 24, 2023
• Vancouver police officer’s dismissal ordered over relationship with constable who died by suicide

  The order to dismiss the officer was announced on Thursday, but no final decision on his fate has been announced by the Vancouver Police Department.

  Crime

  Jan 9, 2020
• Vancouver police chief confirms investigation into allegations from VPD officer who later died by suicide

  Chief Adam Palmer says more actions will be taken in regard to the allegations against two officers by Const. Nicole Chan, who died by suicide in January.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2019
• VPD officer dies by suicide after filing report against 2 senior officers

  After nine years with the Vancouver Police Department, Const. Nicole Chan died by suicide in January.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019