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 […]...
Share the Love with Adorable and Heroic VPD Animals
It’s that time of year again, and we have a pawesome line-up of adorable and meaningful Valentine’s Day e-cards and VPD animal adoption kits ready for you to send to your loved ones! This time we are proud to feature VPD Police Horses Nelson, Tex and Ike, as well as Police Service Dog Solo, Justice […]...
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 2: Cst. Linda Malcolm’s Unprecedented Support of Vulnerable Women
Through her extensive experience as an Investigator on the Robert Pickton file, VPD Constable Linda Malcolm established meaningful and trusting relationships with dozens of women and support services on the Downtown Eastside in the early 2000s. The reputation she built for herself throughout the DTES would set her up for even more success in her […]...