This is a great way to connect with recruiters while working on your fitness goals.
About this Event
About this event
Date and time:
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 12:45 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Location:
VPD Headquarters (Annex) - 236 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC.
What to Expect:
This is a special weekend RwR event!
Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT) - Full test.
Active participants that are part of the VPD Run with a Recruiter (RwR) program are encouraged to register for this event. However, if you have had the opportunity to participate in a practice POPAT or expereince a POPAT session before you are encouraged to allow this limited access opportunity for other participants.
- This is a limited attendence event of approximately 20 participants and will be on a "first come first serve basis". Priority will be provided to those participants that have not had a chance to experience a POPAT in the past.
- A mandadotry "PAR-Q" and "waiver" will be emailed out approximately two weeks prior to the event.
*** This will be a limited attendance event based on the location and restrictions of this venue. If you have attended this specific style of event in the past you may be restricted access to allow other participants the opportunity!
Program Details:
This will be a proper and full POPAT test, administered by the VPD Physical Health & Performance Unit and VPD Recruiters. Each participant will have the opportunity to experience the POPAT under the same circumstances and with the same official testing equiment that VPD police officer applicants are tested by in an application process!
Our Recruiters will be there to answer any questions you may have.
This program will also allow you to connect with likeminded individuals with similar goals.
If you are unable to make this date, monitor joinvpd.ca for upcoming program details.
As space is limited, we request that if you are unable to attend that you cancel you reservation on Eventbrite.
To ensure entry, please be sure to bring the following:
1. Picture Identification
2. Evite Confirmation
VPD WAIVER, RELEASE, & INDEMNITY
By registering for this event, you will be requested to acknowledge and sign a waiver form with the below information.
Please copy the following link into your browser to complete the waiver form:
https://vpd.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/vpd-run-with-recruiter-waiver-form.pdf
Please email your signed form to:
[email protected] and [email protected]
1. GENERAL
In consideration for the Vancouver Police Board allowing you to participate in the Program, you are signing this Waiver, Release, & Indemnity (the “Waiver”). By signing this Waiver, you are, among other things, giving up the right to sue the Vancouver Police Board and the City of Vancouver and each of their elected officials, officers, employees, and representatives (collectively, the “Police Board”).
2. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
I, the undersigned, am aware of and freely accept and assume the risks, dangers, hazards, and potential consequences of participating in the Program. I understand that the nature of the Program is such that the Police Board cannot identify all of the risks, dangers, hazards, and potential consequences of the Program and cannot guarantee that I will not be injured or harmed. I understand and accept that it is my responsibility to consider and understand the risks, dangers, hazards, and potential consequences of the Program. I will consult with my physician or healthcare provider if I am unsure whether I am ready to start the Program. I agree that my fitness level is appropriate for the Program and any known physical conditions that I may have will not affect my participation in the Program. If I experience any abnormal symptoms, I will immediately cease the activity and follow up with my physician or healthcare provider.
3. WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
(a) I WAIVE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO SUE AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I or my respective heirs, successors, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and assigns may have against the Police Board for any loss, injury, damage, or expense that I may suffer, incur, or experience from participating in the Program, and I RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE the Police Board from any and all liability for any and all losses, injuries, damages, or expenses I may suffer, incur, or experience from participating in the Program; and
(b) I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY the Police Board for and hold it harmless from any and all losses, injuries, damages, and expenses of any kind, including from any complaints, demands, claims, actions, suits, judgments, and orders brought by third parties, that the Police Board may suffer, incur, or experience as a result of my participation in the Program.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) I have carefully read and I understand the contents of this document and I am signing it voluntarily with full knowledge of its significance, intending that it be legally binding on myself, my heirs, successors, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and assigns.
(b) In entering into this Waiver, I am not relying on any oral, written, or visual representations from the Police Board.
(c) I agree that this Waiver will be governed and interpreted by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
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