In 2023, the Vancouver Police Foundation is extremely proud to have committed to funding 113 community programs and initiatives totaling more the $3 million! But what really stands out are the VPD members behind each grant, all of whom go above and beyond to build a safer Vancouver for all. These members volunteer their time […]...
Investigations More Efficient with New 3D Laser Scanner
About a month ago, the VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) had been called out to investigate three traffic fatalities in one week. While these tragic accidents are usually just that – accidents – each collision receives a thorough police investigation in order to provide answers to victims, their families, insurance and motor vehicle companies, and […]...
New Scam Prevention for Seniors Program Provides Info & Support
It is no secret that there has been an influx of financial crimes against seniors around the globe, including right here in Vancouver where it has frequently made news in recent years. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), victims of these “grandparent scams” across Canada incurred losses totaling approximately $10.1 million in 2022. In […]...
Q & A with the VPD’s Mounted Unit Trainer – Constable Maria Irving
VPD Mounted Unit Trainer, Constable Maria Irving, has been with the VPD for 15 years. In that time, she has gained extensive experience working in multiple Units. Today, Maria finds herself managing the recruitment and training of VPD’s horses, including all nine horse heroes that currently call the VPD Mounted Unit home. We recently caught […]...
Five New Police Service Dogs Officially Join the VPD
We are extremely proud to announce that four new canine recruits were officially “sworn in” to the VPD on July 5 by VPD Chief Constable Adam Palmer. A fifth canine recruit was also honourarily sworn in and will receive his badge as soon as he is back from his family vacation. PSD Dutch, Falco, Ryker, Rypien, […]...
A True Hero: PSD Jade, Part 2 – Training a Police Canine for a Critical Incident
Warning: this story references gun violence and includes graphic details that may be unsettling to some individuals. INTRODUCTION: VPD Constable Jesse Schellenberg would likely not be alive today if it weren’t for his partner, Police Service Dog (PSD) Jade. This incredible story is one we wish we could have brought to you in the […]...
A True Hero: PSD Jade, Part 1 – The Evening of July 16, 2022
Warning: this story references gun violence and includes graphic details that may be unsettling to some individuals. VPD Constable Jesse Schellenberg would likely not be alive today if it weren’t for his partner, Police Service Dog (PSD) Jade. This incredible story is one we wish we could have brought to you in the immediate aftermath […]...
Tamsen Wilkinson: Cadet Class #1 to Police Academy Class #171
Today we are thrilled to profile VPD Recruit Tamsen Wilkinson whose journey with the VPD started when she was just 15 years old at Killarney Secondary. It was pure coincidence, or perhaps fate, that drew her to the then newly established VPD Cadets program as a grade 10 student in the spring of 2014. She […]...
2023 VPD Canine Calendar Raises $42,000 for Local Charities
Earlier this week the VPD K9 Unit and Vancouver Police Foundation were very excited to visit our friends at the BC Cancer Foundation and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation to deliver a significant gift: a cheque for $21,193 for EACH charity from the sales of the 2023 VPD Canine Calendar. Featuring incredible photos of the current […]...
VPD Assigns New Sex Industry Liaison: Detective Mariya Zhalovaga
When we first reported last fall that long-time VPD Constable Linda Malcolm was retiring after 41 years on the job, including the last 15 years as the VPD’s trusted Sex Industry Liaison, one of the most frequent questions we got was: Who is going to replace her? Today, we are delighted to let you know […]...