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 […]...
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Thank You Christian and Welcome David!
At the VPF’s annual general meeting last week, Christian Chia’s two year term as Chair expired and we officially welcome David Sung, President and Chief Development Officer of Nicola Wealth as our new Board Chair. Christian, who is the founder and CEO of the OpenRoad Group, has been on the VPF board since 2019 and […]...
Supporting Our City’s Waterways: New Vessel for the VPD Marine Unit
The Vancouver Police Department’s Marine Unit has patrolled the waters off Vancouver, including the Fraser River, since 1911. Our city boasts 160 km of shoreline, five marine areas, 26 surrounding marinas and of course – the Port of Vancouver – the largest commercial port on the west coast of the Americas and the busiest port in […]...
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 […]...
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 […]...
2024 VPD Canine Calendar and NEW Mounted Unit Calendar Now Available!
We are very excited to announce that the 2024 VPD Canine Calendar is now available for purchase online and at select in-person locations around the city. We are also very proud to announce that for the first time ever, we have produced a second VPD Hero calendar featuring the incredible Police Horses from the VPD […]...
Celebrating the VPF’s Grant Recipients and Their Impact
In 2023, the Vancouver Police Foundation is extremely proud to have committed to funding 113 community programs and initiatives totaling more the $3 million! But what really stands out are the VPD members behind each grant, all of whom go above and beyond to build a safer Vancouver for all. These members volunteer their time […]...
Five New Police Service Dogs Officially Join the VPD
We are extremely proud to announce that four new canine recruits were officially “sworn in” to the VPD on July 5 by VPD Chief Constable Adam Palmer. A fifth canine recruit was also honourarily sworn in and will receive his badge as soon as he is back from his family vacation. PSD Dutch, Falco, Ryker, Rypien, […]...
Share the Love with Adorable and Heroic VPD Animals
It’s that time of year again, and we have a pawesome line-up of adorable and meaningful Valentine’s Day e-cards and VPD animal adoption kits ready for you to send to your loved ones! This time we are proud to feature VPD Police Horses Nelson, Tex and Ike, as well as Police Service Dog Solo, Justice […]...