The VPD’s Diversity & Aboriginal Policing Section has been at the forefront of programming for diverse and multicultural populations for years. However, this fall, the Section initiated an educational, awareness and mentorship program called NewKids Vancouver that focuses specifically on new immigrant and refugee youth. With the financial support from the Vancouver Police Foundation and […]...
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Vancouver Bike Registry
This week, the VPD in partnership with the Vancouver Police Foundation, Project 529 and the City of Vancouver, launched a new digital Bike Theft Prevention and Registration Program called the Garage 529. In the first three days of the program, over 1000 bikes were registered. The Garage 529 App is available on both iOS and […]...
VPD Student Challenge Inspires Youth
Since its inception in 1997, hundreds of grade 11 and 12 students have participated in the VPD Student Challenge – an eight-day “youth police academy.” The program, which runs during the school Spring Break, includes classroom work in areas such as legal studies, investigation and patrol, and human relations. Successful applicants are also involved in […]...
BC’s Biggest Names Raise over $1.6 Million
Funds raised at the 2015 Night Patrol Gala will support Jim Chu's Legacy Youth Program....
Join us on August 22nd for the Whitecaps
The Vancouver Police Foundation is honoured to be the charity of the evening. Come cheer on the Whitecaps while supporting the VPF! ...
VPD Cadet Completion and Graduation Ceremony
Join the Vancouver Police Foundation on Saturday, May 9th as we celebrate the sixty-one cadets completing this year’s VPD Cadet program, twenty-one of which that are graduating....
The 28th Annual Larry Young Memorial Run
The Vancouver Police Foundation is proud to join the Vancouver Police Emergency Response Team in support of the 28th Annual Larry Young Memorial Run....
Battle of the Badges
Join us at the Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Event for a friendly match-up between the VPD and the Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services....
Spotlight on the Taurus Club
The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Taurus Unit 298, often called the Taurus Club, has a close relationship with the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Police Foundation, and we are pleased to showcase their community involvement. The club was founded in 1948 by Vancouver Police Officer Ray Slattery, who also served with the Royal […]...
Riding with the VPD
Peter MacLean won the #VPDPartners photo contest last year, winning a ride-along. Here’s the story behind his photo and how the ride-along went. “My ride-along experience started off a bit differently than most, with a drive up the Sea-to-Sky to do some underwater exploring at Britannia. I had a pair of VPD Shades in the […]...
