Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hamilton Police Service is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable future for its members and the community through its ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

In 2021, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), the Service engaged membership in a Diversity Census and Inclusion Survey – the “Diversity Meter.” The first EDI Strategy, which was titled From Strategy to Action: Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Hamilton Police Service (2021-2025), was created based on the results from CCDI and HPS membership feedback.

In 2025, Hamilton Police Service partnered with Diversio, which acquired CCDI Consulting in May 2024, to conduct another membership survey to compare and contrast the results with those recorded in 2021. The findings, data, and feedback gathered by Diversio provided the foundation for the next EDI Strategy (2026-2030).

Beyond the Foundation: Sustaining a Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hamilton Police Service overviews the strategic plan for the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) from 2026-2030. This strategy builds upon the previous strategy to establish a subsequent, more specialized phase. While the first EDI strategy focused on awareness and infrastructure, the second EDI strategy focuses on integration and accountability, gathering data to identify potential gaps in training, policies, and procedures.

A key element of the EDI Strategy is to strengthen community trust by demonstrating that there is a permanent commitment to EDI best practices, principles, and initiatives, especially when focusing on service delivery and transparency. Establishing another five-year EDI Strategy ensures that EDI remains a priority and remains focused and committed to progress and growth as an organization

This strategy includes a background, vision, mission, guiding principles for best practice, four areas of focus, nine priorities, and 25 strategic calls to action. The guiding principles that will inform best practices in EDI implementation are equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, human rights, collective responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Through this EDI Strategy, Hamilton Police Service will make positive changes to be a workplace that is more equitable, diverse and inclusive, ensuring everyone inside and outside the organization receives fair treatment and opportunities. These changes include updating training, policies and procedures, as well as establishing inclusive community collaboration opportunities and improving wraparound service delivery to all members of the community.

Click here to see the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Beyond the Foundation: Sustaining a Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Hamilton Police Service 2026-2030.

For more information, contact Dr. Rahim Samnani, EDI Specialist at 905-546-4770 or [email protected]