Author Archives: Kristina Dyk

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...