BCIT Donates Obstacle Course to VPD Dog Squad

The Vancouver Police Dog Squad and representatives from the BCIT Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology and the School of Construction and Environment were on hand at Strathcona Park this morning, putting the final nuts and bolts into a uniquely crafted obstacle course designed to assist police dogs in [...]

21st Annual VPD Free Youth Soccer Camp

July 9th - The 21st Annual VPD Free Youth Soccer Camp was put on this year by the Vancouver Police Soccer and Service Club with the generous support of the Vancouver Police Foundation. Foundation Executive Director Valerie MacLean remarked that “the funding provided by the Vancouver Police Foundation is made possible by the unprecedented and [...]

VPD Media Release: ATV Beach Patrol This Summer

Thanks to a grant provided by the Vancouver Police Foundation, Vancouver Police will be patrolling the beaches on ATVs again this summer. VPD Acting Inpsector Barry Kross recognized Executive Director Valerie MacLean and Trustees Murray Atherton and Susan Evans for the generous grant of $34,687.20 toward the lease of three ATVs to be used throughout [...]

2010 Commendation Ceremony

Words from Chief Contstable Jim Chu
When we choose policing as a career, we can realistically expect that we will experience moments over the years that will test our character and affect us in a way that may change us forever.
There is always a danger that in the heat of the fray our humanity will make [...]

A Gold Medal Performance

Canada actually should have won 15 gold medals with the final gold medal being awarded to the Vancouver Police Department.
Chief Constable Jim Chu and every VPD officer displayed professionalism, integrity and calm while keeping our beautiful city, our visitors, and all of us safe during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
They ensured that not only would the [...]

Vancouver Police Foundation Aids VPD in Purchase of Marine Thermal Imaging System

The Vancouver Police Foundation takes great pride in announcing that, as of the 25th of October 2009, the VPD Marine Unit has a new tool in the Marine policing of the waters surrounding the City of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
The FLIR (M-626L) Thermal Imaging Camera System, (Forward Looking Infra-Red Camera) with marine monitor, has [...]

Economic Downturn Sparks Unprecedented Membership Drive

In the long history of the Vancouver Police Foundation there has never been a time when the need to support our city’s police department has been greater.
The recent recession has left the city suffering from massive budget deficits and facing tax increases to ease the shortfalls. City departments including the VPD are being asked to [...]