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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.

Kops’ Shades for Kids

Police sunglasses campaign raises funds for community outreach programs Starting on June 15th, the Vancouver Police Foundation will launch its 2015 Kops’ Shades for Kids Campaign. Back by popular demand, the Campaign allows the public to support VPD’s youth at-risk community outreach work via iconic, mirrored aviator sunglasses – a signature look inherently tied to […]...

Spotlight on the Taurus Club

The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Taurus Unit 298, often called the Taurus Club, has a close relationship with the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Police Foundation, and we are pleased to showcase their community involvement. The club was founded in 1948 by Vancouver Police Officer Ray Slattery, who also served with the Royal […]...

Riding with the VPD

Peter MacLean won the #VPDPartners photo contest last year, winning a ride-along. Here’s the story behind his photo and how the ride-along went. “My ride-along experience started off a bit differently than most, with a drive up the Sea-to-Sky to do some underwater exploring at Britannia. I had a pair of VPD Shades in the […]...