CONSTABLE JEREMY PEARCE demonstrates leadership and maturity far beyond his age. His charismatic, community- oriented approach has developed a strong followership of police officers of all ranks at the department. In fact, his affinity for community policing reaches far beyond his employment as a Delta Police Department (DPD) constable. Prior to joining the DPD, Cst. Pearce established a community policing program called Transit Watch with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, which increased transit police presence and rider safety.

In his current role as district liaison officer, Cst. Pearce enhanced the department’s community policing and crime prevention programs while building strong relationships with community stakeholders. Cst. Pearce leads a diverse group of more than 120 volunteers and has successfully mentored many of these volunteers toward a career in policing. He has volunteered thousands of hours as a Big Brother, a rider with Cops for Cancer, and a representative and coach for the Special Olympics. Additionally, Cst. Pearce introduced a Club Fit program, pairing volunteers and high school leaders with Special Olympics athletes, as well as Active Alliance, a weekly drop-in sports and mentorship program at a local high school.

He also has an affinity for creative community policing approaches. After a significant crime spree in the industrial area, he developed a new, unique multifaceted approach utilizing a team of over 100 community members, reducing overall crime by 39 percent and providing the local community members an opportunity to participate in community policing initiatives. Among other initiatives, he’s also established a Building Safer Communities program that helped reduce crime and disorder in the growing multi-unit housing population.

“Being able to have a positive impact in the lives of others and the community I serve motivates me to continue to work hard for the community.”