Earlier this month, VPD Cadet Inspector Jasleen Bahia was selected as one of 35 recipients to receive the 2019 Loran Scholarship Award which is valued at $100,000 over 4 years. Jasleen was chosen from nearly a pool of 5,100 applicants and has credited her involvement in the VPD Cadets Program for her success. Jasleen is […]...
Author Archives: Kristina Dyk
We Remember
On February 14th, the Vancouver Police Foundation and the VPD showed their support for the 28th Annual Women’s Memorial March that started at Carnegie Community Centre Theatre and ended at Oppenheimer Park. The march is a yearly gathering which draws thousands of participants to take part and honour the lives of missing and murdered women […]...
Spotlight on Lucca
Meet Lucca: The VPD Victim Services Unit, Justice Facility Dog. As a PADS dog (Pacific Assistance Dog Society), Lucca has been trained to provide a calming presence, a healthy distraction in moments of distress, and encourage and promote healthy communication throughout troubling times for victims. In 2018, Lucca became the first Justice Facility Dog in […]...
A Good Night Out For Everyone
Good Night Out was created to raise awareness of consent culture and the links between alcohol consumption and sexual aggression. The organization’s mission is to see a cultural shift in Vancouver’s arts, culture and nightlife and to provide safer nights out for all. Based on a highly successful initiative from the United Kingdom, Vancouver is […]...
Lunch With The Chief
Lunch with the Chief is an important initiative that connects residents of the Downtown Eastside with Chief Constable Adam Palmer as well as many senior members of the VPD. It has helped to build strong bridges between the police and the DTES and has seen the creation of strong and meaningful friendships. This year’s final […]...
Cadet Promotion Ceremony
The VPD Cadet program’s mission is to instill leadership, discipline, excellence and pro-social values in all of its participants. The opportunity to be promoted within the program is an important measurement of participants’ progression and their commitment to the development of leadership and other life skills. The promotions come with additional responsibilities to both assist […]...
Outfitting Youth with the Right Stuff
Christmas came early for 40 young members of the Vancouver Police Soccer Club. For the last five years, through community support and funding from the Police Foundation, the Club has provided new cleats, shin pads and socks for young players who do not have the means to purchase their own. This year, the Club partnered […]...
Access, Recreation and Culture (ARC)
Funded in part by the Vancouver Police Foundation, the Access, Recreation and Culture (ARC) program engages Indigenous youth who have an interest in criminal justice. Developed for youth aged 14 to 19, the 10-week program establishes a positive connection with the Vancouver Police Department, as well with leaders, artists and agencies in the Indigenous community. […]...
Taking care of Mental Health
The VPD Peer Support Unit held an event called “Behind the Badge” on October 21st at the Justice Institute of BC. It was the first time the VPD has hosted a learning event on mental health for the spouses/significant others of sworn members. Support from the Vancouver Police Foundation provided an opportunity for family members […]...
YouthConnect 2018
On October 30, 2018, VPD representatives, in partnership with the Vancouver Police Foundation, Vancouver School District 39. VSU and Metro Vancouver Transit Police, hosted its second annual YouthConnect event. More than 140 personally selected Grade 10 students participated in a full-day symposium to explore timely and modern issues. The sessions were led by experienced, interactive […]...
