It’s been a privilege to spend my career serving alongside dedicated members
@VancouverPD
. From patrol to beat enforcement, fighting wildfires to diversity & community, it’s been an honour. Thank you for the memories & for keeping residents safe.
A special thank you 🙏 to all the
@VancouverPD
frontline members and support staff who are keeping us safe during this pandemic, taking them and away from their families so the rest of us can
#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
with ours.
#FirstResponders
Tod with his daughter Nicole getting ready for their patrol shift. Today is Tod’s last day
@VancouverPD
after almost 3 decades of exemplary service!
#Legacy
#bestjobever
Excited to officially launch my campaign to represent the BC NDP in Vancouver-Yaletown. My priorities are public safety, housing and affordability. Looking forward to delivering this riding in October with your help!
#bcpoli
What a milestone. Celebrating 50 yrs
@SUCCESSCanada
’s enduring contributions to helping people connect and thrive as Canadians in their new home 🇨🇦. It’s an honour to serve as Chair and to have volunteered with SUCCESS for 20 years.
As a long-serving police officer, I know we have to do everything we can to curb gang violence and gun crime in our communities. Reasonable gun laws are tools police need to protect people from violent crime. Not enforcing them undermines police and emboldens gangsters.
John Rustad's plan to not enforce the assault rifle ban is astonishing.
This tells gangs that they can import and carry these weapons and police won’t seize them. It would make our streets less safe and put police officers at risk.
Great turnout for
@CityofVancouver
beautification day to clean up our neighbourhoods. Thank you to
@VPDCadets
, residents, BIAs and
#community
policing centre volunteers.
We must stand together against hate and intolerance. Canadians should be free to practice their faith and not be targeted by senseless violence because of who they are. We all grieve this loss and our hearts go out to family members and the entire Muslim community
@CityofLdnOnt
DYK the Community Services Section
@VancouverPD
delivers many volunteer programs? Plus we work with our fantastic community policing centres in neighbourhoods across the City to help make
@CityofVancouver
a safer place for everyone.
#communitypolicing
@VancouverPD
happy to be part of the Gastown Cleanup Party volunteer crew in Vancouver’s historic
@gastown
. Great to see so many small biz, residents & volunteers.
#Gastown
Happy to celebrate
#MidAutumnFestival
which is an important tradition in many Asian cultures. This special time is about gathering with our family and friends to give thanks. It’s also about
#mooncake
and lanterns! 🌝
The excitement is palpable for the return of the
#LunarNewYear
parade. Come down on Sunday Jan 22 & enjoy 70+parade teams, 3K participants, lion dance teams & bands to celebrate
#YearOfTheRabbit
. Great way to show
#chinatownyvr
some love ❤️ & support.
DYK Vancouver Community Policing Centres are governed, operated & staffed by members of each
#community
? Passionate, dedicated residents create programs and initiatives that respond to the needs of each neighbourhood to help make our communities safer.
#graffiti
#cleanups
#info
TBT photos of last year’s parade. Happy
#LunarNewYear
. Those who are born in the
#YearOfTheOx
are strong and persevere. Wishing you & your loved ones much happiness, prosperity and good health!
#ChinatownYVR
Today I clocked over 22,000 steps🚶♂️on the campaign trail. While my 👣 may be tired, it’s so worth it getting to meet the great people of
#VancouverYaletown
. Like Scott, who will be casting his first ever vote 🗳️ as a Canadian citizen for me. I’m honoured.
Thrilling to sail on
@RoyalCanNavy
’s newest ship
@HMCSHarryDeWolf
from Vancouver to Victoria. Very impressed with the ship’s capabilities and crew- you stand on guard for 🇨🇦
#CLaS
Great to see so many friends and supporters at our first in-person
@SUCCESSCanada
gala in 2 years. You have made a real difference to our work of ensuring more welcoming, caring and inclusive communities.
Thank you
@LGJanetAustin
and the 700 supporters, volunteers and community leaders who attended
@SUCCESSCanada
’s 2020 gala. With your support, we’ll continue to make a difference in people’s lives & build stronger communities.
#compassion
#seniors
It’s
#BacktoSchool
time. Let’s ensure the kids stay safe. Remember the 30km limit in School Zones. And drivers watch out for🏃 🏃♀️. For the rest of us it’s
#nevertoolate
to learn!
Out with
@VancouverPD
liquor coordinator and LCRB ensuring bars and restaurants are onside 🏈 with Covid operating guidelines. Great to see all the work from industry to operate safely during
#SuperBowl2021
& every day.
@bcrfa
@ABLEBC
Simulation Day at
@VancouverPD
#CitizensPoliceAcademy
. This program gives community members a chance to go thru hands-on critical incident scenarios where officers have to make split-second decisions. It’s an eye-opener for many.
An important & emotional day
@SenateCA
to commemorate
#ChineseExclusionAct
centenary. We’ve come a long way on inclusion in 🇨🇦 but there’s still more to do. As a settler, I’m privileged to support by leading
@VPDDiversity
to advance equity & our community engagement.
#resilience
Great to see so many community allies & supporters at our
@SUCCESSCanada
Walk with the Dragon 🐉! This event has raised over $7M since inception, advancing social services & advocacy for those in need.
#inclusion
You can take the officer off the street but you can’t take the street out of the officer! Cst. Tania Visintin made sure to send her patrol team off before heading to her new assignment in
@VancouverPD
’s media relations unit.
“No one has greater love than to give up one’s life for one’s friends”. Our prayers are with his colleagues and family as we honour Lt Col Arnaud Beltrame’s sacrifice.
#JobLikeNoOther
#LODD
Let’s treat each other with respect and kindness. Not just on
@pinkshirtday
but each and every day. Now, more than ever, let’s stand up to bullying in our schools, workplaces and communities.
#LiftEachOtherUp
#TBT
. The Lion Dance brings good luck and fortune. It’s traditionally performed at
#LunarNewYear
and other festivals in many Asian countries. DYK the
#VPD
Lion Dance team - renowned for its vigorous drum beat - was founded in 2005?
Simulations day at the Tactical Training Centre. The Citizens Police Academy program gives community leaders a chance to learn about the realities of policing. Going through critical incident scenarios where you have to make split-second decisions is an eye-opener for many.
The
@VanPoliceBoard
is holding its next meeting out in the community
@SUCCESSCanada
. Join us at 1 pm June 14 at 28 W Pender St. See a Police Board meeting firsthand and learn how
@VancouverPD
is working to make Vancouver Canada’s safest major city.
Rain isn’t dampening the energy at the Culture Festival
@JCCVancouver
. Live music and a delish food fair are keeping everyone upbeat. Proud to have
@VancouverPD
out supporting community.
Food access and services have always been important in our communities. But all the more so with the impact of COVID-19. Grateful to the
@KOMCPC
and
@VanFoodBank
for their food drive to help over 160 families in need.
Today we held a Traditional Canoe Waking Ceremony where
#VPD
canoe Nchu’7mut was awakened and prepared for travel on the Pulling Together Canoe Journey & other cultural experiences. Thank you Elder Alroy Baker and
@SquamishNation
for guiding us in this Coast Salish tradition.
Thank you to 1000’s of our supporters and 104 teams who walked & donated
@SUCCESSCanada
’s 34th annual Walk with the Dragon. You’re helping deliver programs that support
#seniors
, families and make our communities stronger.
#inclusion
@VancouverPD
happy to be a part of Chanukah Market
@JCCVancouver
. Lots of live entertainment followed by candle lighting. Wishing all of us much love and light.
DYK the Real Time Intelligence Centre of BC has been a “game changer” in enhancing public safety? This Provincial integrated unit comprises 10 agencies providing 24/7 actionable intelligence to better support frontline officers and investigators!
Taking time out with
@KOMCPC
volunteers to bring warm winter wishes and care packages for
@WISHvancouver
and
#lookoutvancouver
clients 🧡 on a cold day. Keeping this happening with Covid wise dropoffs.
#DTES
Impressive volunteer recognition events for
@SUCCESSCanada
’s Surrey-Delta, Burnaby & New West Region. The thousands of hours you’ve donated made a real difference to your community!
Thanks
@kennedystewart
for meet & greet. Grateful to have opportunity to discuss
@SUCCESSCanada
’s
#affordablehousing
projects. We share the same goal of delivering targeted housing to serve the needs of our residents.
Great turnout
@KitsFairCPC
volunteer appreciation dinner. The volunteers help make
#Kitsilano
and
#Fairview
safer for everyone. Also great to toast Cst. Paul Hogan’s retirement. Paul spent his last 8 yrs
@VancouverPD
as the Neighbourhood Police Officer.
Strong community turnout for
@SUCCESSCanada
’s 46th AGM. Special welcome to our new board members & gratitude to our returning ones and staff as we continue to prioritize
#seniorcare
,
#affordablehousing
#inclusion
. I’m honoured to continue as Chair.
A special shoutout to all healthcare staff, frontline essential workers, first responders and volunteers who are still working during the holidays at the end of a very difficult year. If you’ve endured Covid or lost loved ones to it, hope you find peace & comfort. Happy hols 🌲
Great announcement from Province,
@lisabeare
and
@CityofVancouver
for opening of a project hub along path to creation of a Chinese Canadian Museum. Also happy birthday Mayor
@kennedystewart
🎉
As a veteran police officer, I know the importance of safer community. We’re expanding mental-health resources for people who are a danger to themselves/others. We will focus on chronic offenders & supporting businesses
@bcndp
. Looking forward to working more with
@downtownvan
An organization representing downtown Vancouver businesses has launched a campaign to highlight public safety issues ahead of B.C.'s provincial election.
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Outstanding community turnout to celebrate
@SUCCESSCanada
’s 45th anniversary and AGM. Special welcome to our new board members. Together we’ll continue to prioritize
#SeniorCare
and
#affordablehousing
.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in our community. I'm glad
@Dave_Eby
& the
@bcndp
government support these critical initiatives. We're taking action to tackle crime, tackle the causes of crime, and end the disorder on our streets. And we won't stop until the job is done.
Congrats to HR Insp. Larry Cope after 31 yrs of exemplary service. Has been a mentor, friend & someone to share a lot of laughs with. Thank you for your contributions to
@VancouverPD
! Best wishes from all your friends & colleagues.
Humbling to recognize the 23K hours given freely by these terrific volunteers at this year’s
@SUCCESSCanada
Champions appreciation event.
#Volunteers
improve the well-being of our communities by serving others. We make a life by what we give!
#compassion
Having a roaring time MC’ing
@SUCCESSCanada
’s 33rd Walk with the Dragon with
@cbcnewsbc
’s
@LienY
. Over 90 teams raising $400K for programs benefiting youth, families & seniors.
Perfect rainy 🌧 day for
@SUCCESSCanada
Board Strategic Planning session. Charting our way forward in delivering
#seniors
care, affordable
#housing
, settlement services & community programs.
#diversity
Supporters teeing off with ❤️ at the Brent & Lonnie Sparrow memorial golf tournament
@musqueam
. Event for a cause with proceeds to
@bccancerfdn
for cancer research & patient care. ⛳️
Happy to respond to
@thebcma1
community security needs by facilitating specialized training to ensure we can all feel safe in our places of worship. Thanks to
@JewishVancouver
and subject matter experts for your contributions and presentations.
#communitysafety