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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.

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 […]...

Remembering Ron Cliff

The Vancouver Police Foundation is very sad to learn of the passing of one of our founding directors, Ron Cliff, CM, OBC, FCA, B.Comm. Ron joined Arthur Phillips, Joseph Cohen, Senator Edward Lawson, Graham Dawson, John Davidson and Reverend Kenneth Wotherspoon in forming the Vancouver Police Foundation, North America’s second-oldest police foundation after NYPD. They […]...

Part 1: Breaking Down Barriers with Cst. Linda Malcolm

A remarkable VPD officer recently retired after a storied 41 year career in law enforcement. Constable Linda Malcolm found her stride supporting and protecting vulnerable women on Vancouver’s downtown eastside for much of her time on the job. And today, as Canada’s recognizes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we […]...