Vancouver PD website features Quick Escape button that wipes itself from history

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The Vancouver Police Department's website now includes a Quick Escape button that instantly wipes browsing history, providing a safety feature for users who may need to leave the site quickly.

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# Charge approved in stranger assault investigation following VPD appeal for information Source: [https://vpd.ca/](https://vpd.ca/) [Skip to content](https://vpd.ca/#content)VPD Home[admin1](https://vpd.ca/news/author/laurel/)2026\-07\-13T10:47:58\-07:00Integrity\. Compassion\. Accountability\. Respect\. Excellence\. ### Partnering with our community for excellence and innovation in public safety\. [Learn More](https://vpd.ca/about-the-vpd/) ### The VPD is the lead police agency for FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver, from June 11 to July 19\. [Learn More](https://vpd.ca/fifa-world-cup/) ### The VPD's 2026 Commendation Ceremony recognized sworn officers, civilian professionals, and citizens\. [Watch Video](https://vpd.ca/about-the-vpd/beyond-the-call/) VPD Connect Free Mobile App ### The VPD Connect free mobile app will provide real\-time public safety updates, information, and alerts\. [Download Now](https://vpd.apparmor.com/clients/vpd.ca/) [Page load link](https://vpd.ca/#)[Go to Top](https://vpd.ca/#)

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