Together for a Safer Abbotsford

This Abbotsford Police Department initiative is designed to engage and empower youth to make positive life choices. The program was developed by the Abbotsford Police Department in collaboration with Abbotsford School District #34 and other community partners and is designed to educate young people on the potential dangers associated with their decision making.

In 2019 we purchased four Kevlar protective vests for the police dogs who are partnered with AbbyPD officers. We also launched a pilot “K9 Retirement Program” to help defray costs for veterinary, food and insurance for the retired police service dogs. The pilot program was a success that in 2020 it became a permanent initiative that we will continue to fund.

This program offers financial assistance for retired AbbyPD police service dogs to help alleviate costs for their owners with support from a Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare grant.

This campaign aims to end the silence on intimate partner violence. Throughout the month of October, the Purple Lights Nights campaign raises awareness and works to ensure a collaborative community and justice response to those impacted by violence in relationships.

An annual city-wide basketball tournament that encourages youth to make positive choices by participating in sport. More than 750 players, coaches, volunteers and 1000+ members of the community are involved in the tournament each year. Police officers participate on the organizing committee and are in attendance at every game providing a positive role model for our youth.