Vancouver Police Crime Prevention Society

Vision & Mission

In recent years, Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments have been unable to provide sufficient funds for additional staffing and equipment for the various policing organizations to curb a disproportionately increased crime rate. The predominant factor creating this strain on resources has been a significant increase in population of the Lower Mainland.

The vision of the Vancouver Police Crime Prevention Society (VPCPS): "Promoting Safe Communities in Vancouver".

The Society's mission is to:

• promote and foster safer communities throughout Vancouver
• to improve the quality of life through the development and enhancement of crime prevention programs and community education

The Vancouver Police Crime Prevention Society is registered as a charity and governed by a Board of Directors representative of the community.

Goals

• Assist Vancouver Police Department, business associations, community groups and individuals in the implementation of community-based crime prevention programs.
  

• Promote inter-agency cooperation on matters dealing with crime.

• Encourage coordination of crime prevention resources.

• Act as coordinator to support the efforts of community crime prevention organizations and societies.

• Promote community participation in crime prevention programs through education and outreach, training and empowering Vancouverites to keep Vancouver a safe and healthy place in which to live and work.

The Society's Accomplishments

Founded in 1990, the Vancouver Police Crime Prevention Society has raised over $500,000 to fund various initiatives in support of Vancouver communities. We support more than 1,500 volunteers who work throughout the city to make a difference in the lives of citizens.

Vancouver Police Student Challenge

Vancouver Secondary school students are selected to participate in an extensive one week program in Police work, to help determine a potential career. Funded by public donations. Visit the VPD's Flickr site for photos from the 2011 Student Challenge.

Crime Prevention Trailer

A mobile unit used for crime prevention programs. Funded by Downtown Vancouver Kiwanis Club.

Forensic Video

Development of new digital technology to make better use of crime scene videos. Funded by Canadian Bankers Association and London Drugs.

Crime Stoppers Van

Funded by London Drugs.

Canine Vests

Bullet proof vests for Canine Units across BC. Funded by public donations.

Faces Database

The acquisition of an advanced technology database to track missing youth who become victims of the sex trade. Funded by an anonymous donor.

Be Safe Be Cool

The production of an elementary school video covering drugs, bullying, peer pressure and other concerns threatening our children. Funded by BC Hydro and the Vancouver Foundation.

Message from Chief Constable Jim Chu

The Vancouver Police Department has always been very grateful and appreciative of all the assistance it has received from the Vancouver Police Crime Prevention Society since its inception in 1991.

A police department cannot function effectively without the support of the community it serves. The volunteer members of the VPCPS have been a valuable conduit for the Department to the community. The Society has often selflessly taken on the role of seeking out community support and resources for special projects within the VPD that might not ordinarily be funded through the Department's operating budget. This assistance has allowed the VPD to truly go Beyond the Call in terms of the service we provide to the citizens of Vancouver.

We thank the members of the Society for all they do and wish them well in all future endeavors.

Jim Chu
Chief Constable
Vancouver Police Department