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Share Your Message for Chief Palmer’s Retirement After years of dedicated service to Vancouver, Chief Constable Adam Palmer is retiring. As a token of appreciation, we are creating a special keepsake with messages, memories, and words of encouragement from those who have worked with or been impacted by his leadership. If you have a story […]...

At the Vancouver Police Foundation, we are always inspired by the incredible dedication of VPD’s Police Service Dogs and their handlers. Police Service Dogs Jade and Mando have both retired after exceptional careers protecting Vancouver. PSD Jade: A Hero’s Retirement After five years of exceptional service, PSD Jade has retired following Sgt. Jesse Schellenberg’s promotion […]...

Carlo de Guzman has two sons, the eldest of which is in the VPD Cadet program. His son Uno, a returning Cadet, is currently in grade 12, and his son Yuan is in grade 8 – both at King George Secondary School here in Vancouver. Similar to other Cadet parents we’ve spoken to, he is […]...

The VPD Cadets program provides Vancouver high school students, many of whom are at-risk, with an intensive and inspiring leadership program that is truly life changing. From September to May every year, the VPD Cadet Program offers a unique opportunity for teens to participate in applied educational workshops, physical training, recreational activities, community service, and […]...

The VPD Canine Calendar has been a generous supporter of two local charities for over 15 years now. Since the calendar’s inception in 2009, the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation have received more than $580,000 from the sales of this inspiring calendar. With the 2025 VPD Canine Calendar now available, this is […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation (VPF) is one of several charities that has benefitted from Brian and Gilly Marshall’s philanthropy over the past six years. The Marshalls also recently shared with us that the VPF is one of a handful of organizations that they have named in their estate plans – with a residual bequest. Their […]...

With just a few shopping days left, we have some terrific solutions for last-minute gifts that your friends and family will love! These don’t require any shipping, and they directly benefit the Vancouver Police Foundation in support of police officers who lead grassroots community outreach programs that help make Vancouver safer.  Virtually Adopt a VPD […]...

At this time of year, when the weather can be very unforgiving for Vancouver’s un-housed, there is a notable VPD-led community initiative that helps vulnerable individuals get to open shelter spaces and temporary warming centres around the city. Spearheaded by VPD Constable Jason Doucette in 2021, this free and compassionate transportation program has supported nearly […]...

When Kim Wong joined the VPD’s Youth Services Section (YSS) several years ago, she started in a role that supported existing programs, but she quickly determined a need for additional youth programming. Drawing from her own high school experience in Vancouver, she recalled there being an abundance of extracurricular options for students interested in sports, […]...

Constable Ben Wong-Moon has been with the VPD for 22 years, and in that time has been determined to go above and beyond to support Vancouver’s vulnerable youth. He has spent much of his career with his eyes wide open, looking for the next opportunity to change a young life. Most recently, he identified an […]...