The Rix Family Foundation generously provided the Donald B. Rix Theatre and training room, a standalone facility located on the JIBC’s New Westminster campus and now operating within the Police Academy footprint. With the support of Police Academy Director Jennifer Keyes and two years of dedicated work, the space was completely overhauled and transformed into a specialized training hall for recruits.

In collaboration with JIBC Facilities,  particularly Julie Brown and Dave Atchinson, a series of upgrades were made to the space, including the installation of a sprung floor, upgraded audiovisual capabilities, and additional facility improvements. Today, we have become the leading-edge physical skills training floor for any police academy in Canada.

We are deeply grateful to the Rix Family Foundation for their generosity. Their contribution continues to have a lasting impact, with hundreds of recruits benefiting each year as this gift is continually paid forward through training and service.