Dave Jones – VISS25
Lead, Integrated Safety and Security Unit, Vancouver FIFA 2026, City of Vancouver
David Jones, O.O.M., began his policing career in 1982 with the NWPD as a volunteer reserve police Officer and worked through the ranks becoming the Chief Constable for the NWPD in 2011. In 2019 Chief Jones was selected as the new Chief Officer of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, and in 2023, he was contracted to Lead the Vancouver Integrated Safety and Security Unit in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup event
During his career Dave worked in a variety of sections including Patrol, Major Crimes Section, Special Operations Unit, Drug Section, Community Services Section, and Street Crimes Unit. In addition, he has worked on a variety of joint policing initiatives including a secondment with the RCMP Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit.
Chief Jones has received recognition in the form of Chief Constable Commendation, Sr. Officer’s Commendation, Queen’s Jubilee Medal, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and King’s Coronation Medal. In 2013, the Governor General of Canada presented the Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, and he was later promoted within the Order to “Officer” level.
In 2016 Chief Jones was recognized by Douglas College with their prestigious Honorary Fellowship Designation, and holds a Master of Law Degree – Osgoode Hall Law School, a Bachelor of General Studies degree from Simon Fraser University on Leadership, Senior Executive leadership and Strategic Planning certification from Queens University – Smith School of Business.
Chief Jones has held key leadership positions including, Chairperson PRIME BC, Co-Chair National Police Services Advisory Committee, Executive Board, Chair of BC Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Executive, board member Organized Crime Agency BC and has served as the Judicial Chair for the BC Soccer Association.
In his leadership role Chief Jones has worked with and presented to, local communities, educational institutions, and other justice system partners, including working in partnership with all levels of government and has presented at international symposiums on leadership. Chief Jones is actively involved in the local community soccer and sports programs and currently chairs the Coquitlam Field Sports Association.
David Jones, O.O.M., began his policing career in 1982 with the NWPD as a volunteer reserve police Officer and worked through the ranks becoming the Chief Constable for the NWPD in 2011. In 2019 Chief Jones was selected as the new Chief Officer of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police, and in 2023, he was contracted to Lead the Vancouver Integrated Safety and Security Unit in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup event
During his career Dave worked in a variety of sections including Patrol, Major Crimes Section, Special Operations Unit, Drug Section, Community Services Section, and Street Crimes Unit. In addition, he has worked on a variety of joint policing initiatives including a secondment with the RCMP Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit.
Chief Jones has received recognition in the form of Chief Constable Commendation, Sr. Officer’s Commendation, Queen’s Jubilee Medal, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and King’s Coronation Medal. In 2013, the Governor General of Canada presented the Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, and he was later promoted within the Order to “Officer” level.
In 2016 Chief Jones was recognized by Douglas College with their prestigious Honorary Fellowship Designation, and holds a Master of Law Degree – Osgoode Hall Law School, a Bachelor of General Studies degree from Simon Fraser University on Leadership, Senior Executive leadership and Strategic Planning certification from Queens University – Smith School of Business.
Chief Jones has held key leadership positions including, Chairperson PRIME BC, Co-Chair National Police Services Advisory Committee, Executive Board, Chair of BC Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Executive, board member Organized Crime Agency BC and has served as the Judicial Chair for the BC Soccer Association.
In his leadership role Chief Jones has worked with and presented to, local communities, educational institutions, and other justice system partners, including working in partnership with all levels of government and has presented at international symposiums on leadership. Chief Jones is actively involved in the local community soccer and sports programs and currently chairs the Coquitlam Field Sports Association.
