When VPD Sgt Rita Raj, Det/Cst.Julie Gilmore and Cst. Rob Dairon noticed a troubling rise in financial scams targeting seniors, they knew something had to be done. Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to fund their idea: Scam Prevention for Seniors Seminars—educating seniors and their families on how to recognize and avoid fraud. A recent victim of […]...
TEAM RBC Challenge VPD Cadets
For police officers, no two days are the same. This is especially true for the men and women on the front lines in patrol operations – they are responding to people in need, people in crisis, crimes in progress and more. It is one of the reasons why potential police officers must pass both a […]...
Mini VPD Station Now Featured at KIDTROPOLIS!
VPD Sergeant Terry Parmar is no stranger to identifying unique needs in the community, determining a solution, and then turning his ideas into reality with the support of the Vancouver Police Foundation. Floor Hockey for Kids, Project MESH – a youth sports day in South Vancouver, and Khalsa Diwali initiatives are just a few examples. […]...
Celebrating Impact: Honoring VPD Members Who Make Vancouver Safer
The Vancouver Police Foundation is incredibly proud to have supported over 105 impactful programs this past year, investing more than $3.5 million into initiatives that make Vancouver a safer city. At the heart of each program are the dedicated VPD members who go above and beyond to identify local needs, develop creative solutions, and seek […]...
Q & A with K9 Unit Sergeant Sam Primerano & PSD Santi
Whether they are apprehending suspected criminals, detecting narcotics or explosives, recovering evidence, or saving lives, the VPD’s 16 Police Service Dogs (PSD) respond to over 8,000 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 […]...
2025 VPD Hero Calendars Are Now Available!
We are very excited to announce that the 2025 VPD Canine Calendar and the 2025 VPD Mounted Unit Calendars are now available for purchase online and at select in-person locations around the Greater Vancouver area! Both calendars are available for $15 with all proceeds directly supporting three important local charities. Whether you […]...
Enriched Academy Proudly Supports the VPD Cadets
Now in its 11th year, the VPD Cadet program provides Vancouver high school students with an intensive and inspiring leadership program that is truly life changing. Most participants are vulnerable youth with high-risk backgrounds, volatile family situations, and/or are refugees. From September to May every year, the VPD Cadet Program offers a unique opportunity for […]...
Thank You Christian and Welcome David!
At the VPF’s annual general meeting last week, Christian Chia’s two year term as Chair expired and we officially welcome David Sung, President and Chief Development Officer of Nicola Wealth as our new Board Chair. Christian, who is the founder and CEO of the OpenRoad Group, has been on the VPF board since 2019 and […]...
Q & A with VPD Mounted Unit Sergeant Conrad VanDyk
Want Mounted Unit Calendar Pre-Sale and special horse updates throughout the year? JOIN THE HERD HERE! VPD Mounted Unit Sergeant Conrad VanDyk of the has been with the VPD for 24 years. With extensive experience in multiple units, including Patrol, Beat Enforcement Team on the Downtown Eastside, range instructor, jail Sergeant and more, he […]...
Supporting Our City’s Waterways: New Vessel for the VPD Marine Unit
The Vancouver Police Department’s Marine Unit has patrolled the waters off Vancouver, including the Fraser River, since 1911. Our city boasts 160 km of shoreline, five marine areas, 26 surrounding marinas and of course – the Port of Vancouver – the largest commercial port on the west coast of the Americas and the busiest port in […]...