Author Archives: Jess

An important new exhibit recently opened at the Vancouver Police Museum featuring long-standing and historic investigator that worked for the Vancouver Police Department, John Fleming Cullen Brown Vance, aka, John Vance. He was not only the very first forensic investigator in Vancouver, but also in the entire country. In fact, he is often credited for […]...

When Kate Molloy, Executive Director of the Kerrisdale Oakridge Marpole Community Policing Centre (KOMCPC), noticed there was a concerning lack of public awareness about the issue of drink spiking in Vancouver, she became committed to helping change that. Having moved to Vancouver from Ireland in 2019, she quickly realized that the unfortunate reality was that […]...

Many of us take for granted the convenience of having access to a phone – whether it is a cell phone or landline – but the reality for many low-income Vancouver seniors is that having any type of phone in their home is a luxury they cannot afford. Which begs the question – how do […]...

Give back while giving the perfect gift! Did you know the Vancouver Police Foundation offers a variety of unique gifts for all ages? We sure do – and they are all readily available for shopping and shipping right on our website! Plus, the best part is that every purchase from our online store represents a […]...

We are very excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the most impactful programs that Vancouver Police Foundation has ever funded! Congratulations to the Women’s Personal Safety Team (WPST) got it’s and its ongoing commitment to empowering women from all walks of life. The Women’s Personal Safety Team is 100% volunteer-supported by nearly […]...

Until very recently, the VPD relied on Health Canada for analysis of suspected drugs and drug chemicals, and as you can imagine, this was a time-consuming process that would often take weeks to months to complete. Even the “rush” analysis, which should only take 24 hours to complete, was taking several days. Additionally, only drug […]...

For the second year in a row, the Vancouver Police Foundation is proud to fund a grassroots VPD safety initiative for Vancouver cyclists called Light the Night Right. Led by Constable Christina Dueck of VPD’s Traffic Section, Light the Night Right provides unlit cyclists with front and rear bike lights, as well as reflective decals […]...

Last week we introduced you to Detective Constable Byron Capers of the VPD’s Gang Crime Unit, who also happens to be the lead of the annual Gang Tackle event. As a remarkable police officer and incredible human, Byron’s dedication to supporting at-risk youth, like those who attend the Gang Tackle event, was inspired by his […]...

In addition to their day-to-day responsibilities of monitoring and investigating gang activity in the city, the VPD Gang Crime Unit has been very active in the community for more than 25 years, offering a wide variety of programs and resources to vulnerable youth and women across Vancouver. One of the long-standing community supports they offer […]...

About a month ago, the VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) had been called out to investigate three traffic fatalities in one week. While these tragic accidents are usually just that – accidents – each collision receives a thorough police investigation in order to provide answers to victims, their families, insurance and motor vehicle companies, and […]...