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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.

ID4ME Assisting Individuals with the ID Process

Posted on March 8, 2016 - 4:33 pm by

Formal identification is essential for gaining access to a variety of services, supports and opportunities. Not having a birth certificate, BCID, Health Care Card, BC Services Card or Status Card creates barriers to employment, housing, medical assistance, and even a feeling of self-worth. The majority of the population living in the downtown east side (DTES) does […]...

New Exhibit at the Vancouver Police Museum Explores Vancouver’s Youth Programs

Posted on January 25, 2016 - 3:10 pm by

Opened in 1986, the Vancouver Police Museum is North America’s oldest police museum. Through self-guided tours, or a variety of public and school programs, the Museum has been educating the public about the history of crime and law enforcement in Vancouver. To date, the Vancouver Police Foundation has funded several of its permanent exhibits, including […]...

NewKids Vancouver – VPD Youth Police Academy

Posted on November 26, 2015 - 11:28 am by

The VPD’s Diversity & Aboriginal Policing Section has been at the forefront of programming for diverse and multicultural populations for years. However, this fall, the Section initiated an educational, awareness and mentorship program called NewKids Vancouver that focuses specifically on new immigrant and refugee youth. With the financial support from the Vancouver Police Foundation and […]...

Vancouver Bike Registry

Posted on October 29, 2015 - 11:42 am by

This week, the VPD in partnership with the Vancouver Police Foundation, Project 529 and the City of Vancouver, launched a new digital Bike Theft Prevention and Registration Program called the Garage 529. In the first three days of the program, over 1000 bikes were registered. The Garage 529 App is available on both iOS and […]...

VPD Student Challenge Inspires Youth

Posted on October 20, 2015 - 10:49 am by

Since its inception in 1997, hundreds of grade 11 and 12 students have participated in the VPD Student Challenge – an eight-day “youth police academy.” The program, which runs during the school Spring Break, includes classroom work in areas such as legal studies, investigation and patrol, and human relations. Successful applicants are also involved in […]...

Kops’ Shades for Kids

Posted on June 12, 2015 - 3:24 pm by

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 […]...