Vancouver Washington Police
History of
Vancouver Police; The
Hudson’s Bay Company was established at Fort Vancouver in 1825.
Prior to this time, the only law enforcement in this area consisted
of tribal and military laws. The Hudson's Bay Company was only
allowed legal jurisdiction over British subjects. While officers and
other gentlemen who committed crimes were confined to their
quarters, soldiers and common people were tied to the cannons and
whipped for crimes such as theft, drunkenness, and desertion.
Occupants of the Hudson's Bay Company jail were generally land claim
jumpers, deserters, and conspirators against the Company officers.
The most common crime at this time was soldiers stealing fruit from
the orchards.
Neighborhood Associations in Vancouver have been officially
recognized since 1975. Since then, the Office of Neighborhoods has
been growing and changing along with the community.
Over the years,
the city has increased opportunities for citizen involvement and
built strong partnerships between city hall and the community
through special programs and
benefits for recognized neighborhood
associations. In 1990 there were 14 recognized neighborhood
associations; today there are 62 officially recognized associations.
Vancouver Washington Police Department in Clark
County WA
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