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Their Idea: Scam Prevention Seminars

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 […]...

TEAM RBC Challenge VPD Cadets

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 […]...

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2024

On January 9th, we celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication and sacrifices of police officers. Join us in recognizing the hard work of law enforcement officers everywhere, especially those who serve with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). The VPD employs over 2,200 individuals, including uniformed officers and […]...

Youth Like JP & Fahima

The VPD Cadet program exemplifies how support from our donors is helping make Vancouver safer for youth like JP & Fahima. Meet Jin Peng (JP) Zhou and Fahima Mohibi, two VPD Cadet graduates who represent the many Vancouver youth who have benefited from the life-changing VPD Cadet program. Many Cadets come from difficult backgrounds including […]...

Making Vancouver safer for Jesse and Jade

Story of Jesse and Jade

The VPD’s Canine Unit is a remarkable team that responds to the most dangerous calls, putting the lives of the dogs and their handlers in peril every day. July 16, 2022 was no different – and yet, it was. Please watch Constable Jesse Schellenberg reflect on that day. He draws a direct correlation between going […]...