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Dec 7, 20194 min read
Computer Revolution: The Story of the VPD’s MDT Pilot Program
A promotional photo that appeared as the front cover to the 1979 VPD annual report, features an officer using the first MDT. Written by...
Nov 9, 20196 min read
Policing Vancouver During the Great War–Part 2
This is a reposting of a popular blog series from 2014 in honour of Remembrance Day and those who nobly served. The First VPD Men Who...
Nov 8, 20193 min read
Policing Vancouver During the Great War
This is a reposting of a popular blog series from 2014 in honour of Remembrance Day and those who nobly served. August 4th, 2014 marks...
Apr 19, 20193 min read
The Rise and Fall of Vancouver’s Top Cop in the 1950s
Written by Sheena Koo 1950s Vancouver was an idyllic time for many. The city had just a few skyscrapers, with the Hotel Vancouver and the...
Mar 8, 20194 min read
A History of Women in the Vancouver Police Department
Three officers take aim during target practice. In 1967, women were required to train with firearms but were not allowed to carry them on...
Feb 21, 20194 min read
The City Analyst’s Lab: Vancouver’s History as a Forensic Pioneer
The entrance to 238 East Cordova Street, which served as the City Analyst’s Laboratory from 1932 to 1996. Photo VPMA photo collection...
Jan 3, 20192 min read
The Story Behind Tom Carter’s Painting of The Vancouver Police Museum
Recently, The Vancouver Police Museum was bestowed with a one-of-a-kind custom painting created by celebrated local artist Tom Carter....
Nov 15, 20182 min read
Cars, Collisions and Traffic Safety: A Science of Its Own
VPM Archival Photo P00832 Accidents happen. Accidents involving motor vehicles happen all the time. By all accounts, vehicle collisions...
Mar 26, 20184 min read
Lewd and Filthy: A Theatre Escapade with Morality Police, Audience Protests and PR Gold
The author of Tobacco Road and a cast of his play. Photo Credit: Bill Cunningham/The Province. Written by Jesse Donaldson In January of...
Jul 18, 20153 min read
The Gastown Riots of 1971
On August 7th, 1971, Vancouver’s Yippie Party and writers from The Georgia Straight organized a pro-marijuana “smoke-in” at Maple Tree...
Jul 18, 20152 min read
Jellybeans, Meth Labs, and Whales – OH MY! The Marine Unit Sees It All!
Written by Lisa Wills, VPM volunteer The VPD Marine Unit was thrust into the international spotlight recently, with their rescue of a...
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