06/18/2025
Being a police officer is one of the toughest jobs out there—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Most people have no idea what it truly demands. It’s a calling, not a shift.
Recently, I heard a story about a business in Vancouver refusing service to a uniformed VPD officer. That’s not just disrespectful—it’s unacceptable. If you work in customer service, your job is to serve all customers. You don’t get to pick and choose who’s “worthy” of a cup of coffee or a place to sit based on your personal views.
Police help people regardless of their politics, culture, background—or even if the person they’re helping hates cops. That’s the job. And they do it every single day.
We are incredibly lucky to live in Vancouver. It’s one of the best cities in the world. But it doesn’t stay that way by accident. It takes people who are willing to show up, step in, and do the hard work—especially when no one’s watching.
Photo recently taken at a Vancouver Police Foundation event. I feel incredibly humbled to be in the room with such great people 🙏