News & Stories

January 29th is Bell Let’s Talk Day which is an opportunity to join a national conversation about mental health challenges and help reduce the stigma around mental illness.  This month, we are showcasing the Here4Peers program, a Vancouver Police Foundation funded program that is run through the VPD and other community partners such as the Vancouver School Board, Canadian Mental Health Association – Vancouver-Fraser […]...

Kops for Kids is a program that started over 35 years ago by members of the VPD Motorcycle Drill Team and raises funds to purchase Christmas gifts for many underprivileged children in the city. Throughout various fundraising initiatives, the Drill Team raised over $21,000 which was almost exclusively from VPD officers’ contributions!  Last month, The VPD Motorcycle Drill Team was able to purchase 500 presents and spread some holiday cheer throughout the city. They distributed […]...

Each year, the VPF provides nearly $1 million in funding to Vancouver Police Department initiatives that fall outside the regular operating budget. We are only able to do this with the generous support of the community, including a special group of Chief’s Circle donors. Shannon and Nairne Gray are two such special people. They joined […]...

It’s the start of the school year which also means the VPD Cadets program is ramping up for yet another exciting year filled with the eager recruits of Class 6 (2019/2020). The VPD Cadets completed their recruiting campaign last June and selected 62 new Cadets to join the program, rounding out a total of 90 […]...

Many underprivileged kids receive subsidized lunches throughout the school week, however during the weekend, the program is not in service and kids would not have access to nutritious meals until Monday. The Strathcona Backpack Program provides food for meals to fill the “hunger gap” during the weekend when children are not supported by the school […]...

The Vancouver Police Foundation was proud to be at the 11th Annual Kits Fest Sports Festival on August 9-11! The beach was packed with enthusiastic sports goers competing in numerous sports tournaments over the weekend, and supporters cheering them on! Activities at KitsFest included basketball, beach volleyball, tennis, touch football, yoga, and the ever-popular bathtub […]...

The Motorcycle Drill Team is the VPD’s and Vancouver’s premier escort unit, providing VIP motorcade escorts in the Lower Mainland. The VPD Motorcycle Drill Team has been rated as Canada’s foremost team, escorting numerous heads of state, dignitaries, and members of royalty from around the world. It’s been a busy summer for the Motorcycle Drill […]...

Summer time is officially here but let’s not forget about boating safety when you’re having fun in the sun. Here are a few safety tips from Constable Courtenay Mulhern of the VPD Marine Unit: Tip #1: Please ensure your boat is equipped with navigation lights that are in good working order before you set sail. […]...

  The VPD Mounted Squad welcomed their newest edition to the team, three Percheron/Throughbred cross horses. They conducted their initial police training from a breeding facility in the southern United States and arrived at their new home, the VPD Mounted Unit stables, in early June. The three horses are currently named Jedi, Jarvis and Josiah […]...

More than 200 kids gathered on the soccer pitch for the 30th Annual VPD Soccer Camp at Strathcona Park on July 2-5. Supported by CIBC Wood Gundy, Bell, Whitecaps FC, and the Vancouver Police Foundation, this yearly soccer camp is a free event for underprivileged youth ages six to 17. Participants are encouraged to interact […]...