**Odd Squad Productions Society** is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization established in 1997 by seven Vancouver Police Department officers. Registered under business number **864923354RR0001**, the society focuses on youth empowerment through drug and gang prevention programs, employing reality-based education and physical literacy initiatives[2][4].

### History  
Founded by frontline officers witnessing the effects of substance abuse in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, the organization initially aimed to address drug-related harm through documentary filmmaking and school presentations. Over its 28-year history, it expanded its reach nationally and internationally, emphasizing prevention over intervention with the motto *"It is Better to Prevent than Heal"*[1][2].

### Programs  
The society operates through two primary pathways:  

**Film & Education**  
- **Documentaries**: Produces award-winning films like *Understanding Fentanyl*, a three-part series highlighting opioid dangers[1].  
- **Presentations**: Delivers school workshops on gang recruitment tactics and drug risks, incorporating peer-to-peer mentorship and junior hockey programs[4][5].  
- **Partnerships**: Collaborates with the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers to develop culturally responsive educational content[5].  

**Physical Literacy**  
- **OSP Police Judo**: Teaches self-defense and discipline through martial arts[1].  
- **Outdoor Activities**: Organizes wilderness trips and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions[1][2].  
- **Skill Development**: Offers woodworking, fitness training, and coaching certifications[1].  

### Impact  
The organization targets youth facing peer pressure and increasingly potent drug availability, using firsthand accounts from marginalized communities to underscore consequences of high-risk behavior[4]. Its materials reach students, parents, and educators across Canada, with programs adapted for Indigenous and rural populations[5].  

### Governance  
A volunteer board of directors oversees operations, comprising experts in education, addiction medicine, finance, and law enforcement[2].

[1] https://www.oddsquad.com [2] https://www.oddsquad.com/about/ [3] https://www.instagram.com/oddsquadproductions/ [4] https://contactsforless.ca/charity/odd-squad-productions-society/ [5] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/odd-squad-productions-society/864923354RR0001/