Vancouver police have opened 29 investigations into anti-Asian crime so far this year, compared to only four by this time last year.
Police have identified 77 “hate-associated” files so far in 2020, up from 51 during the same time last year, mostly driven by an increase in anti-Asian incidents. “Despite police efforts, despite engagement with police and the community, these incidents still continue,” said Deputy Chief Const.
Howard Chow at a news conference on Friday. “We’re hearing other centres back east (and) across North America that are also experiencing this.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The department has dealt with a swell in racist violence and vandalism in the city under the COVID-19