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Vancouver Police Odd Squad - through A Blue Wall Gala Fundraiser at Wall Centre Hotel

Jun 16, 2005

By Catherine Barr

 

The videos are compelling. The images - disturbing and brutal. But the anti-drug message from members of the Vancouver Police's Odd Squad is crystal clear. "Beyond a Blue Lens" is the latest video in a series aimed at curbing drug use among youths. Last week, further proceeds were raised at a spectacular gala fundraiser, held at the Wall Centre, which featured local musicians and celebs.


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Rayna Griffith, seen here with dad Dave, is a newly graduated RCMP officer who is on the beat in North Vancouver.
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Celebrity host/comedian Leslie Nielsen (left), seen here with Vancouver police chief and former North Van chief Jamie Graham, is the son of an RCMP officer and brother to a former Vancouver policeman.
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Having some fun for the cameras were Q.C. Lyall Knott (left), Odd Squad president Al Arsenault and retired superintendent Vern Campbell.
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Telus's Denise Mann (left) cuddled up to Odd Squad directory Toby Hinton and gala chair Diana Zoppa.
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West Van's Sergio and Wendy Cocchia got a first hand look at life on the street thanks to the Odd Squad's video productions.
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"Crisis Queen" Linda Stewart (left), seen here with Fiona Flanagan of the Missing Women Task Force, was taped talking a jumper down from the Burrard Street bridge.
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It's a starring role they'll never forget. Recovering addicts Nicola Keate and Randy Miller of "Beyond the Blue Lens" are proof that the streets can be beat.
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West Van's George (left), Eva and Adam Taubenfligel lent their support to help send out the anti-drug message.

 

     
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