Author Archives: Kristina Dyk

The inaugural VPD D.R.E.A.M. Hockey Ball Classic brought together Grade 6 and 7 students from across Vancouver for an unforgettable day of street hockey, teamwork, and community connection. Hosted by the Vancouver Police Department in partnership with the Vancouver Police Foundation, Hockey Ball, and the Canucks for Kids Fund, the tournament celebrated more than just […]...

Three years after Vancouver police, city, and business leaders visited San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, Constable Freddy Lau is putting lessons learned into action at home. Building on the proven success of murals, his idea, Muralize, brings vibrant artwork to storefronts in Vancouver’s Chinatown to reduce graffiti, support merchants, and help restore pride in the neighbourhood. […]...

VPD and Wavefront Centre partner to improve accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is proud to announce a new chapter in its partnership with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Vancouver Police Foundation (VPF). The VPD is advancing its inclusive communication practices through the installation of hearing […]...

Do you know a Vancouver teen looking for a unique opportunity to build confidence and leadership skills while being surrounded by like-minded peers and supportive mentors? The VPD Cadet program is now accepting applications from Vancouver teens entering Grade 10, 11 or 12, living in or attending school in Vancouver, to join the program which […]...

The Vancouver Canadians and RBC are pleased to announce the return of RBC We Care Wednesdays, a community spotlight campaign that highlights the efforts, impact, and achievements of local charities through public awareness, a ticket fundraiser and in-stadium events that showcase each charity at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium. 11 local charities will be […]...

Share Your Message for Chief Palmer’s Retirement After years of dedicated service to Vancouver, Chief Constable Adam Palmer is retiring. As a token of appreciation, we are creating a special keepsake with messages, memories, and words of encouragement from those who have worked with or been impacted by his leadership. If you have a story […]...

At the Vancouver Police Foundation, we are always inspired by the incredible dedication of VPD’s Police Service Dogs and their handlers. Police Service Dogs Jade and Mando have both retired after exceptional careers protecting Vancouver. PSD Jade: A Hero’s Retirement After five years of exceptional service, PSD Jade has retired following Sgt. Jesse Schellenberg’s promotion […]...

When VPD Sgt Rita Raj, Det/Cst.Julie Gilmore and Cst. Rob Dairon noticed a troubling rise in financial scams targeting seniors, they knew something had to be done. Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to fund their idea: Scam Prevention for Seniors Seminars—educating seniors and their families on how to recognize and avoid fraud. A recent victim of […]...

For police officers, no two days are the same. This is especially true for the men and women on the front lines in patrol operations – they are responding to people in need, people in crisis, crimes in progress and more. It is one of the reasons why potential police officers must pass both a […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation is incredibly proud to have supported over 105 impactful programs this past year, investing more than $3.5 million into initiatives that make Vancouver a safer city. At the heart of each program are the dedicated VPD members who go above and beyond to identify local needs, develop creative solutions, and seek […]...