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 Van Dyk
Want Mounted Unit Calendar Pre-Sale and special horse updates throughout the year? JOIN THE HERD HERE! VPD Mounted Unit Sergeant Conrad Van Dyk 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 now […]...
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 […]...
VPD Canine Calendar – 15 Years of Photos and Philanthropy
Ever wonder what goes into the production of the VPD Canine Calendar? We are here to let you in on some interesting facts and experiences that we’ve had as we produce this memorable calendar, year after year, in partnership with the VPD Canine Unit. Firstly, there is a touching, although tragic, story […]...
Vulnerable Seniors Receive Curated Care Packages From VPD Finance Team
For the past four years, the Vancouver Police Department’s Finance Section has dedicated themselves to giving back to vulnerable seniors across Vancouver. Led by VPD Accountant Davina Chung and Financial Analyst Tina Huang, their Seniors Hampers initiative has provided more than 300 hampers since 2021 to Vancouver seniors who need them most. With annual funding […]...
“What Being a Cadet Means to Me”
The VPD Cadet Program, proudly funded by the Vancouver Police Foundation with support from our generous donors, is now accepting applications from Vancouver teens entering Grade 10, 11 or 12, living in or attending school in Vancouver, to join Class 11 which begins in September 2024. The Cadet program provides Vancouver high school students with […]...
VPD Sergeant Cycling Across Canada in Support of Pediatric Cancer
VPD Sergeant Dayne Campbell is a husband, father of two, a long-time VPD member, and dedicated member of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Program. In fact, in 2023 Dayne celebrated his 15th year participating in Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast, and in that time, he has cycled over 12,000 kilometers, personally raised […]...
We’ve committed $3.5 million to public safety & community engagement in 2024!
The Vancouver Police Foundation (VPF) is excited to announce that the VPF Board of Directors has committed to funding more than 105 officer-led programs and initiatives, totalling more than $3.5 million in 2024. All 2024 All of this funding will support VPF efforts to build bridges with the community, to support the most vulnerable, to […]...
‘You Matter’ Workshops Inform & Engage Vancouver Teens
Like all initiatives funded by the Vancouver Police Foundation, the ‘You Matter’ program was envisioned and developed by dedicated VPD officers in direct response to an important community need. In this case, officers are sharing their knowledge and skills with youth through structured workshops in an effort to prevent sexual based crimes, and ultimately empower […]...