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Community Spirit
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Throughout the year Delta Police officers participate in a variety of community building events, many of which are carried out in their off–duty time. They give their time, energy and talents to heighten community awareness and involvement for a variety of charities and programs. It is not the officers alone that make a positive difference, it is the spirit within the community that makes a real difference—people helping people. These meaningful community building events include:
- BC Law Enforcement Torch Run - Special Olympics:
Each year the Law Enforcement Torch Run raises millions of dollars worldwide for the Special Olympics. The Torch Runs are held just before the Special Olympics begin.
The mission statement of Special Olympics is:
To provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sports experiences.
Staff Sergeant Debbie McLeod and Constable Erin Gray raised funds throughout the year in support of Special Olympics and in June participated in two Law Enforcement Torch Runs—one in BC and the other in Greece.
Constable Erin Gray participated in the four-day Final Leg Run in the Lower Mainland.
"I became involved with Special Olympics as I recognized what a difference they have made to people with intellectual disabilities, their families and our community. Having an aunt with intellectual disabilities myself, and having heard stories about the lack of support in her youth, I saw an opportunity to be a part of something that gives so much back to the athlete in ways that are immeasurable."
 Staff Sergeant Debbie McLeod was selected to represent BC as the law enforcement officer to run with approximately 150 other law enforcement officials from around the world, for three weeks through various communities in Greece (including the Greek islands and Cyprus). The Torch Run concluded on June 25 at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Summer Games at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. »S/Sgt McLeod's blog
 Sponsored by Delta Police and the community, local athlete Stacey Kohler participated in several events in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Greece and won the bronze medal in the 3,000 meter track and field.
In March we reached our goal of raising $1500 in support of three Delta athletes: Madeleine, Cory and Alison, so they could participate in the 2011 Special Olympics BC Winter Sports Championships in Kelowna.
 - Cops for Cancer is a fundraiser to help support research into treatments for childhood cancers and also funds Camp Goodtimes, a summer camp in Maple Ridge where BC's kids in treatment or in remission can come to just be kids for a few weeks. Delta Police has participated in Cops for Cancer events since 1995.
Four cycling tours are signature fundraising events held in BC every Fall. Delta Police participates in the Tour de Valley. In 2011 it is taking place from September 22-30, with the riders criss-crossing the Fraser Valley, from Delta up to Boston Bar and back, an 800 km route over nine days, making stops at schools and other locations to raise awareness and collect donations. This year's DPD Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley Team are Cst Shane McLaughlin, Cst Catherine Fiddick and Reserve Cst Carlye Towne.
There were several fundraising events leading up to the Ride, including:
| Jun 18 | Jail and Bail, Scottsdale Center—the event called upon members of the community to volunteer as "prisoners" in a designated area that represents the "jail" until they were able to raise enough money to serve as their "bail" for release. Participants included city councillors, business association executives, members of the legislative assembly, store managers and DPD representatives. Approx $5,000 was raised |
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| Aug 5-7 | Polesit, Outside Thrifty Foods, Tsawwassen—Cst Dave Ogilvy was suspended 50 feet on a scissor lift for 50 hours. |
| Sep 11 | Run Inn for Cancer—a family event organized by the staff of the Run Inn and the Delta Police Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley Team. |
| Sep 23 | UBC Asian Studies Punjabi Program Fundraising Dinner—a portion of the proceeds of this event will be given to Cops for Cancer. |
 Delta Police/High School Golf Tournament:
For the 7th year in a row, and the only one of its kind in Canada, 20 high school golf teams from all over British Columbia, and members of the Delta Police Department, participated in a golf tournament to foster inter-school and police relationships. The two day tournament took place at King's Links at Boundary Bay and Northview Golf & Country Club. The 2011 winners were:
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| Team Low Gross: |
Individual Low Gross: |
| 1) Earl Marriott | 1) Adam Svensson |
| 2) Brookswood | 2) Matt Dorian |
| 3) St. George's | 3) David Lee |
Delta Police Department continues to be a leader in enhancing better relation- ships between youth and the police.
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 Tim Horton's Camp Day: Officers serve coffee and donuts to assist in raising funds for under-privileged children to attend a summer camp sponsored by Tim Horton's.- Kidz 4 Success Kamp: Delta Police is involved in this program designed to promote healthy lifestyles, empower young people to make positive decisions affecting their attitudes and behaviors.
- Walk to end Breast Cancer: Victim Services team participated in the 60 kilometer "Walk to end Breast Cancer" raising $10,663.32. Delta Police Department's team was part of 2101 other walkers who participated in this event. Overall $7,027,000 was raised.
- Pulling Together: The focus of the canoe journey is to improve police relations with the First Nation communities and include youth that are at risk. The journey is proving to catch on provincially and nationally. In 2010, from July 2-9, over 20 canoes from across the Province participated in the 10th annual Pulling Together journey.
 
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