Category Archives: News & Stories

From scholarships to acts of courage, the annual Completion Ceremony celebrated the remarkable young people whose leadership, resilience, and commitment to community define the VPD Cadet Program. After 28 weeks of leadership development, mentorship, fitness, community service, and personal growth, 86 young people gathered with family, friends, donors, and community partners to celebrate the successful […]...

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the VPD Canine Calendar continues to fund life-changing care for families across British Columbia. A police dog calendar may brighten your kitchen wall for a year, but thanks to you, its impact lasts far longer. Recently, VPD Canine Unit Constables Hallaway and McLeod, alongside Shelley Sainsbury and […]...

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but for many families across Vancouver, it can also be a time of added stress, uncertainty, and hardship. Due to the nature of their work, VPD officers and civilian members see this reality firsthand. Rather than looking away, they step forward with compassion, creativity, […]...

Police Service Dog Joker is known within the VPD’s Canine Unit as a hardworking, driven, and dependable partner. But on October 24, 2025, Joker proved just how crucial he and his fellow VPD K9’s are in keeping Vancouver safe when he helped locate and apprehend a violent robbery suspect. PSD Joker, a 70-pound German shepherd […]...

The Vancouver Police Department and the Vancouver Police Foundation are celebrating both heartfelt goodbyes and exciting new beginnings within the Canine Unit. This week we honour the well-earned retirements of two exceptional Police Service Dogs, PSD Gibbs and PSD Solo, whose dedication and service have left a lasting impact. At the same time, we proudly […]...

Spread joy and make a difference! Looking for the perfect gift? The Vancouver Police Foundation has a great selection of unique items for all ages, and we’ve made it easy to browse, buy, and ship straight from our website. Even better, every single purchase from our online store acts as a donation to the Vancouver […]...

The Vancouver Police Department currently responds to more than 4,000 Intimate Partner Violence-related calls each year. What might be more shocking is that fewer than 700 of these call result in charges. Additionally, these numbers are actually strikingly low compared to Statistics Canada’s findings that 44% of women over the age of 15 have experienced […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation is thrilled to welcome Shelley Sainsbury, CFRE, as our new Executive Director, joining the organization at a pivotal moment as we head into our 50th anniversary year in 2026. Shelley brings more than two decades of leadership in philanthropy, campaign strategy, and community impact. She has led transformative initiatives for some […]...

They’re back — and better than ever! The Vancouver Police Foundation is excited to announce the annual launch of our two incredible 2026 calendars celebrating the strength, dedication, and heart of Vancouver’s finest four-legged heroes: the VPD Canine Calendar and the VPD Mounted Unit Calendar — together known as the 2026 VPD Hero Calendars. Whether […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation proudly joins the Vancouver Police Board, Vancouver Police Department Members and Civilian staff, as well as community partners in celebrating the formal swearing-in of new VPD Chief Constable Steve Rai. On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Vancouver Police Department’s official Change of Command Ceremony took place, marking this historic transition in […]...