June has been a big tech month for the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), which has just unveiled another new tool in its arsenal, and it’s calling it a North American first.
The VPD says it’s expanding its operational capabilities and commitment to sustainability by introducing a new electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
The new ATVs will be part of the VPD’s frontline policing operations.
According to the VPD, the deployment is believed to be the first known use of a Can-Am Outlander Electric ATV by a North American police agency.
VPD said similar things about its recent unveiling of other technology it was going to be implementing as part of its policing operations, like being the first policing agency in Canada to deploy Skydio X10 drones as part of the Drone as First Responder Program.
“The new electric ATVs will provide officers with an efficient and environmentally responsible option for patrols in parks, trails, waterfront areas, and other locations where police vehicles may have limited access,” VPD said.
VPD said the ATVs will support police with public safety, crime prevention, community engagement and rapid response in “difficult-to-access areas.”
“Their near-silent operation also assists officers conducting enforcement and public safety initiatives in areas where minimizing noise disruption is important. The introduction of the electric ATVs reflects the Vancouver Police Department’s ongoing efforts to evaluate emerging technologies that enhance operational effectiveness while reducing environmental impact,” VPD adds.
The VPD also shared a video of the new ATV on X.
#VPDNews: The Vancouver Police Department is expanding its operational capabilities and commitment to environmental sustainability with the introduction of new electric all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) into frontline policing operations.
The deployment is believed to be the first… pic.twitter.com/UKmEaHO7Qw
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 23, 2026
The VPD says that these ATVs have all the same capabilities as a gas model, but there’s less maintenance involved, and they’re “ultra quiet.”