Trusted Vancouver News on Crime, Community Safety & Self-Defence
Cindy Peterson
Vancouver Crime & Public Safety Writer
Cindy Peterson is a Vancouver-based journalist and the founder of StaySafeVancouver.com, a women-led publication reporting on Vancouver crime news, policing, and public safety across British Columbia. She focuses on turning RCMP data, court reports, and local incidents into factual, accessible coverage that empowers Vancouver residents to make informed choices about safety in their daily lives.
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Her work combines professional journalism with a practical focus on awareness and prevention. Every article aims to inform without fear, providing Vancouver residents with reliable information that helps them make safer choices in their daily lives.
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Her reporting specializes in violent crime trends, public safety resources, and crime prevention awareness in Metro Vancouver.
Cindy's Story
Cindy founded StaySafeVancouver after a close call on the SkyTrain made her realise how difficult it was to find accurate, non-sensationalised safety information online. Determined to close that gap, she began researching Canadian self-defence laws, reviewing RCMP crime data, and gathering stories from women who had faced similar experiences.
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What began as a personal project has since grown into a trusted Vancouver safety resource, read by thousands of residents each month. Drawing on her journalism background, Cindy focuses on fact-checking and clear communication to make complex topics like lawful self-defence and community safety easy to understand.
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When she is not reporting, Cindy enjoys hiking in North Van, jogging the Seawall, or exploring cafés in Yaletown.
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