Established in 1983, the Vancouver Police Historical Society is an independent non-profit organization and registered charity. An elected volunteer Board of Directors directs the museum’s operations.

Mandate

The Vancouver Police Museum

• Collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Vancouver Police Department and its context within policing in Vancouver
• Provides a resource for those examining the role of the Vancouver Police Department across time and across cultures
• Provides educational opportunities to explore the science of police work