Almost 40 extortion-related cases have been reported since then, and the Abbotsford Police Department has now formed a task force in response. Almost 40 extortion-related cases have been reported since then, and the Abbotsford Police Department has now formed a task force in response. AdvertisementThe Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has launched a task force in response to almost 40 extortion-related incidents the city has had in the last two years. "The vast majority of reported extortion cases have involved non-violent methods, such as threatening letters, phone calls or text messages," Walker said. Walker said the APD task force will work closely with provincial and federal partners, with two APD officers serving on the provincial extortion task force "to ensure strong local representation in the broader response."