# Vancouver Police Department website adds Quick Escape button to clear browsing history

The Vancouver Police Department's website now includes a "Quick Escape" button that instantly wipes the site from a user's browser history. The feature is designed to help visitors, particularly domestic violence survivors, quickly exit the page without leaving a digital trace. This safety measure aims to protect vulnerable users from potential retaliation or surveillance.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://vpd.ca/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:15:53 +0000