International Women’s Day stands as an important reminder to honor, respect, and celebrate women who have shaped our world with their leadership and determination – and we are so fortunate to have one of these women right here at the Vancouver Police Foundation: Executive Director Andrea Wright. Andrea has worked tirelessly – and very successfully […]...
Q & A with the K9 Unit’s Constable Allan Bridges
Whether they are apprehending suspected criminals, detecting narcotics or explosives, recovering evidence, or saving lives, the VPD’s Police Service Dogs respond to over 7,000 calls per year. With the help of our generous donors, the Vancouver Police Foundation is proud to support the VPD Canine Unit by providing funding that allows them to access Canada’s […]...
In Amanda’s Words: What the Running Club Means to Me
In 2017, VPD Detective Mariya Zhalovaga, formerly the Student Liaison Officer at Windermere Secondary School in East Vancouver, saw a need to provide high school students with a sense of community and purpose, while also supporting their mental and physical health. As a result, she felt compelled to launch the student Running Club, and with […]...
Kintec Returns as Key Running Club Partner
Something incredible has been happening in East Vancouver for the last seven years – all thanks to VPD Detective Mariya Zhalovaga. As the former Student Liaison Officer (SLO) at Windermere Secondary School, Mariya saw a need to provide high school students with a sense of community and purpose, while also supporting their mental and physical […]...
New Online Campaign Educates Young People About Consent
The topic of consent, both inside and outside of intimate relationships, has been making headlines in recent years, but mostly because it’s become apparent to authorities that there is a shocking lack of understanding of what consent really means. The unfortunate reality is that the Vancouver Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit has been receiving between […]...
Vancouver Police Museum Exhibit: Canada’s Sherlock Holmes, John Vance
An important new exhibit recently opened at the Vancouver Police Museum featuring long-standing and historic investigator that worked for the Vancouver Police Department, John Fleming Cullen Brown Vance, aka, John Vance. He was not only the very first forensic investigator in Vancouver, but also in the entire country. In fact, he is often credited for […]...
Shield Your Sip – New Campaign Highlights the Dangers of Spiked Drinks
When Kate Molloy, Executive Director of the Kerrisdale Oakridge Marpole Community Policing Centre (KOMCPC), noticed there was a concerning lack of public awareness about the issue of drink spiking in Vancouver, she became committed to helping change that. Having moved to Vancouver from Ireland in 2019, she quickly realized that the unfortunate reality was that […]...
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2024
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 […]...
Emergency Phones Provided to Vancouver Seniors At No Charge
Many of us take for granted the convenience of having access to a phone – whether it is a cell phone or landline – but the reality for many low-income Vancouver seniors is that having any type of phone in their home is a luxury they cannot afford. Which begs the question – how do […]...
Youth Like JP & Fahima
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 […]...