VPD increasing presence around landmarks in response to Middle East conflicts

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) announced Sunday it will be deploying extra officers around certain landmarks as tensions increase in response to recent events in the Middle East.

Officers will be placed near popular protest sites to make sure gatherings and protests remain “lawful,” the VPD says.

“We’re listening to local faith leaders and community representatives from countries impacted by the conflicts,” police said.

“We’ve established additional police presence around certain places of worship, culture and community centres, and diplomatic buildings.”

This comes less than 24 hours after the United States struck three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s effort to cripple Iran’s nuclear program, a move that many fear could spark a wider regional conflict.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the VPD for more information.

— With a file from The Canadian Press.