New Vancouver police horse shares name with corporate donor

London Drugs donated money to thank police after Stanley Cup riot From the Vancouver Courier - Dec. 13, 2011 The Vancouver Police Department will soon add two new horses to its mounted squad and one will be named after… a major retail chain known for its electronic goods? London Drugs has donated $7,000 to the Vancouver Police [...]

Vancouver Police Foundation Supports the Vancouver School Safety Patrol

From: http://vpdreleases.icontext.com/2011/12/09/7377/ December 9, 2011 With the continuing cold weather and icy road conditions, the VPD is issuing a timely reminder to watch for young students coming and going from schools around the city. Kids are very distracted at this time of year in the lead up to Christmas and drivers need to be extra cautious. [...]

Chief Jim Chu and Inspector Les Yeo Unveil new Riot Round-Up Poster

Chief Jim Chu and Inspector Les Yeo unveil a new poster featuring unidentified rioters, which was funded by the Vancouver Police Foundation.

35,000 posters picturing Stanley Cup riot suspects distributed by VPD

From The Vancouver Sun – November 16, 2011 http://www.vancouversun.com/news/posters+picturing+Stanley+riot+suspects+distributed/5720934/story.html VANCOUVER – The Vancouver police department is blitzing the Lower Mainland with 35,000 posters featuring pictures of 104 suspects from the Stanley Cup riot whom police have yet to identify. Police Chief Jim Chu did not disclose the cost of the poster campaign, but said in [...]

Jeanne Ambrose’s work with police ‘a family matter’

Longtime employee of the VPD has run the bereavement committee for 18 years and counting From The Vancouver Sun – November 2, 2011 http://www.vancouversun.com/Jeanne+Ambrose+work+with+police+family+matter/5643665/story.html In 1955, Jeanne Ambrose joined the Vancouver police department and found herself as a bystander to the biggest scandal ever to hit the force. She had been hired as an executive [...]

Dr. Riley Senft took the final steps to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer

Dr .Riley Senft took the final steps in a cross-country odyssey to raise awareness for an important cause; Prostate Cancer. Welcome to Step into Action, Dr. Riley Senft’s personal quest to save the lives of future Prostate Cancer victims by educating men on the steps to early Prostate Cancer detection. On May 7, 2011, from [...]

Armoured Rescue Vehicle used in recent armed standoff

From The Vancouver Sun – September 28, 2011 http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Vancouver+police+investigating+gunshots/5466199/story.html VANCOUVER – An armed stand-off near 45th and Fraser ended Tuesday evening when Vancouver Police found the gunman dead from a self-inflicted wound. Const. Lindsey Houghton said police worked for hours to make contact with the 20-year-old who is believed to have shot up several vehicles [...]

T-shirts show appreciation for police

From The Vancouver Sun – June 25, 2011 http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/shirts+show+appreciation+police/5005435/story.html In the aftermath of the Stanley Cup riots, London Drugs has launched “I love Vancouver” T-shirts. Proceeds from the sales will go to the Vancouver police foundation in appreciation of their efforts to keep the city safe. “I am extremely grateful to the Vancouver police department [...]

London Drugs to Pay Tribute to the Vancouver Police Foundation

In the wake of Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot, London Drugs has announced that they will be supporting the Vancouver Police Foundation in its mission to enhance public safety via two initiatives: direct donations at any London Drugs store, and through the sale of (I Love Vancouver) t-shirts. We commend London Drugs in their support of [...]

Passing of Joseph Cohen, Former Chairman of the Vancouver Police Foundation

The Vancouver Police Foundation mourns the passing of Dr. Joseph Cohen, a former Chairman of the Vancouver Police Foundation. Dr. Cohen was completely dedicated to the men and women of the Vancouver Police Department. He will be sorely missed. COHEN, Dr. Joseph H. C.M., O.B.C., LL.D., OSt.J., Passed away quietly at the age of 89 [...]