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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.

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 […]...

The VPD and VPF at the Christmas Wish Breakfast

The Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Police Foundation were pleased to participate in the Christmas Wish Breakfast at the Pan Pacific Hotel! The VPD donated nearly 300 toys to the event on December 11, with the VPF adding a further 85 to the donation. The 27th annual breakfast benefited the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, which […]...