Protecting and promoting the interests of our members as they serve citizens in our community 24/7

The VPU defends member interests and actively pursues positive change on their behalf by setting clear objectives based on a defined union role. The Union is creative and innovative in making and carrying out initiatives to achieve these goals.

Serving the Members that protect our citizens.

The VPU is a member-driven organization. It continually works at internal cooperation, consultation and consensus. To its membership, it is open and accessible, communicating, reporting and holding itself accountable to them.

Advocacy

Advocacy

Advocating for our members so they are able to do their job to show up to their job in the best way possible.

Training

Training

Providing professional development and training for our members.

Safety

Safety

We advocate to keep our members and their families safe.

The VPU Mandate

The Vancouver Police Union seeks to operate effectively, efficiently and with impact. It promotes the acquisition of knowledge and skills by members and staff to improve operations. 

Negotiating

Negotiating and administering collective agreements governing wages and working conditions.

Compliance

Ensuring compliance with Section 12 of the BC Labour Code which requires member representation not to be arbitrary, discriminatory or in bad faith.

The Police Act

Assisting in Police Act matters, in particular, in relation to discipline regulations as they are of concern to the membership.

Employee Standards

Advising members with respect to Worksafe and Employment Standards Act matters.

Administration

Administering private group benefits coverage as determined by the membership.

Employment

Managing other relevant membership and professional matters consistent with the state of employment of the membership.

News

Events & Achievements

1918
VPU Receives its Charter

The Vancouver Police Union, (VPU), received its Charter on July 15, 1918, and was established with the mandate to effectively and democratically represent its members as a bargaining unit under the British Columbia Labour Code.

1957
Pay Equity

Female officers are granted pay equity with the male co-workers.

1972
Student Liaison Officers

The VPD School Liaison Unit begins at Killarney Secondary School, which would expand to include all elementary and high schools in the city. The goals of the program are to eliminate barriers between youth and police by providing support and mentorship, to provide safety and crime prevention education, and to investigate crime.

1978
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2022
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A message from the president​

The Vancouver Police Union, representing the over 1,450 front-line police officers, jail guards and Special Constables of the Vancouver Police Department.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the interests of our members as they serve citizens in our community.

Through our affiliations with the British Columbia Police Association (BCPA) and the Canadian Police Association (CPA) we keep up with policing issues that affect our members and the public provincially and nationally.

By doing so, we will create a safer community and improve the quality of life for all citizens.

Ralph Kaisers, President, Vancouver Police Union

Ralph Kaisers

President

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  • More support for police and other first responders;
  • Improving the quality of life in our community; and
  • Collaborative policies to keep us safe.

Because safety is a right. For everybody.

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