Odds and Ends
…but instead…
Posted on May 1, 2012 by Steve The following is a contribution by fellow Beat Enforcement Team member Tyler Urquhart, inspired by some of the people he’s met along Hastings Street. He says it’s “kind of a poem.” A Grandfather, Bouncing grandchildren on his knees. … Learn More
Police warn killing in Mexico may reignite B.C. gang strife
Jeff Nagel – Surrey North Delta Leader Published: April 30, 2012 11:00 AM Police are warning more retaliatory gang violence could break out here after the murder of a B.C. organized crime figure in Mexico. Thomas Gisby was shot point-blank Saturday … Learn More
Legalized Drugs: Dumber Than You May Think
Author | John P. Walters Even smart people make mistakes—sometimes surprisingly large ones. A current example is drug legalization, which way too many smart people consider a good idea. They offer three bad arguments. First, they contend, “the drug war … Learn More
Odd Squad’s On Track – Press Release
For Immediate Release (Vancouver, BC) – Empowering youth to become role models for their peers and mentors for the younger generations to come- the motto for the Odd Squad Productions Society’s (OSP) annual peer mentoring … Learn More
The Local – City drug squad reveals tragic addiction message
Happy to be proven wrong
Posted by Eastside Stories: Diary of a Vancouver Beat Cop “Tap, Tap, Tap.” I jolted up, and nearly spilled a half cup of lukewarm Tim Horton’s double-double into my lap. They train you at the police academy to always be … Learn More
The Odd Squad comes to town
Non-profit group started by the Vancouver police visits schools to talk drugs and gangs by Katherine Hudson Northern News Services Students at Samuel Hearne Secondary School might not have thought there were any similarities between their small community of 3,400 … Learn More
A Special Adventure with the Odd Squad (Guest Post)
A little while back, a few of our McMath students had an opportunity to explore a part Vancouver rarely seen by most. Though a perhaps a little unsettling for some, our students were in good company. Having an opportunity to … Learn More
The Perils of Searching
Police work is dangerous business, but sometimes the most dangerous situations come not when we’re chasing bad guys, but after they’ve already been caught. And in the Downtown Eastside, where infectious diseases like HIV and HEP C are epidemic, police … Learn More
FIXING FOR INSPIRATION: “TEARS FOR APRIL”
“On Track celebrates youth making healthy lifestyle choices, by empowering them with the information and experience necessary to further their positive leadership roles within their community.” – Odd Squad Productions Last night I watched attended the exclusive screening of “Tears for … Learn More
