During Camosun College’s spring awards ceremonies, the Greater Victoria Police Foundation Award for Criminal Justice was presented to three students – Matthew Kerr, Emily Ripley and Tyson Tipper (photo above). All were recognized for demonstrated commitment to volunteerism, leadership and mentorship in the region where they live. GVPF’s fourth award for Mental Health and Addictions […]
The Greater Victoria Police Foundation is delighted to welcome Natalie Hiltz as the Victoria Police Department’s new Deputy Chief. She was sworn in as VicPD’s second in command by Chief Fiona Wilson on July 21, arriving with more than 30 years of policing experience – most recently three years as Deputy Chief of Operations with […]
In August, the Foundation stepped into a different sort of community event, supporting the second annual HYROX on The Boulevard, hosted by ANNEX Gym at Uptown. Our contribution had three parts: sponsoring several police officer teams training toward the larger HYROX competition in Vancouver, staffing an information tent to talk about GVPF programs, and selling […]
The Greater Victoria Police Foundation’s second annual Junior Police Camp, hosted at the beautiful St. Margaret’s School Campus, welcomed 30 campers aged 10 to 12 for four intensive days led by police officers from across the region. Campers moved through hands-on public safety learning, team challenges – and the kind of problem-solving that only works […]
The Greater Victoria Police Foundation helps youth across our region build confidence, leadership skills and positive connections with trusted adults through programs, mentorship and awards. We are one month away from Junior Police Camp and can’t wait to host 30 youth ages 10-12 at St. Margaret’s School. To our ongoing donors and supporters, thank you. […]
Building Confidence & Opening Doors for Regional Youth This spring has been a powerful reminder of what is possible when community, policing partners and youth come together with a shared purpose. Across every Greater Victoria Police Foundation program, the focus remains clear: building confidence, creating mentorship opportunities and opening doors for regional youth through relationships […]
This summer, the GVPF’s exciting Junior Police Camp returns to St. Margarets School from August 4-7, 2026. Designed for youth ages 10 to 12, this action-packed day camp offers families a unique opportunity to give their child an unforgettable week of learning, friendship, and fun. Over four engaging days, 30 campers will take part in […]
The success of our annual GVPF Police Camp during Spring Break continues to inspire everyone connected to the Foundation. Police Camp remains one of our flagship leadership programs, bringing together 50 students in Grades 10 through 12 for a unique experience that blends physical challenge, classroom learning, public safety education and teamwork. The eight day […]
The 50 attendees for Police Camp 2026, to be held March 14–21, 2026 at St. Margaret’s School, have been selected! Police Camp has quickly re-established itself as one of the Foundation’s cornerstone programs, offering an eight‑day, no‑cost leadership experience for students in Grades 10–12 from across Greater Victoria. The camp is delivered in partnership with […]
As we kick off 2026, I’m pleased to share an update on how your support is helping the Greater Victoria Police Foundation deepen its impact with youth across our region. Since our Building Bridges Breakfast in the Fall, donations and pledges have continued to come in. This generosity means we can confidently fund Police Camp […]