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VPD officers and program participants share their connection to the Vancouver Police Foundation and the impact of the grants that are awarded.

AFD Sydney Joins VPD’s Victim Services Unit

We are excited to announce that PADS Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) Sydney has joined the Vancouver Police Department to work alongside AFD Lucca in the Victim Services Unit (VSU). In partnership with the Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS), the Vancouver Police Foundation and its generous donors are very proud to provide funding for AFD Sydney […]...

Human Trafficking Awareness Through Technology

Human trafficking is widely thought of as a disturbing international crime that happens far away from British Columbia. But the sad reality is that human trafficking is an ongoing challenge right here in Canada, primarily in metropolitan areas including Vancouver. According to a 2020 Statistics Canada report, Canada is confirmed to be a source, destination, […]...

Chinatown Graffiti Removal Project

One of the many visible challenges that has greatly impacted Vancouver in recent years, and more specifically Chinatown and Gastown, is a drastic increase in graffiti. Not only is it unsightly and can often include inappropriate content, but residents and businesses in these neighbourhoods have also been impacted as a result of people’s fears to […]...

New Trauma-Informed VPD Interview Rooms

The fact is, experiencing a crime as a victim or witness will always be an alarming, traumatic event. And once the disturbing occurrence of the actual crime has concluded, the police investigation has only just begun. Of course, the great thing about a police investigation is that incredible work is done to try to bring […]...

New Vest Lights for the VPD Canine Unit

As you likely know, the Vancouver Police Foundation does a lot more for the VPD Canine Unit than just sell the cute canine stuffies and adoption kits in our online store. We also proudly support the VPD Canine Unit with funding and partnerships to help them access better facilities and training, state of the art […]...

An Incredible Story of Addiction and Triumph

Last month we told you about an incredible VPD officer who recently retired after 41 years working in law enforcement right here in Vancouver. To say that Constable Linda Malcolm consistently went above and beyond for the vulnerable women on the Downtown Eastside is an understatement. If you have not done so already, please read […]...

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2023

Here at the Vancouver Police Foundation, we see incredible acts of selflessness, outreach to community and VPD officers going above and beyond to support those most vulnerable in our city and to make Vancouver safer for all. For this reason, we think every day should be Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!   However, each year, January […]...

Safe Buying/Selling Exchange Site is Open & Available

With the rise in online sales of personal goods through websites and apps such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, etc. police agencies across the country have noticed the uptick in crimes related to these personal exchanges. VPD Sergeant Tom Callaghan is well aware of this unfortunate trend in local crime and wanted to make a […]...