The Hamilton Police Choir is a unique blend of musical talent within the law enforcement community of Hamilton, united by the amalgamation of the Male Chorus and the Female Choir.

The Hamilton Police Male Chorus was established first, in September 1959, by a group of police officers from the Hamilton Police Department, marking the first organization of its kind in Canada. This chorus has the distinction of being the oldest police choral group in North America.

Hamilton Police Service is committed to transformative change through our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) journey.

In August 202, HPS partnered with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) to conduct surveys, groups meetings and workshops, identifying problems, challenges and barriers members are facing. The information gathered forms the foundation for our EDI strategy.

Trusting Change

We will…

Earn Your Trust — establishing the basis for a new era of cooperation and collaboration that reflects collective aspirations for productive relationships and a safer community.

Engage in Authentic Dialogue — listening genuinely to member and community views, understanding lived experiences/varied perspectives, openly communicating, and working together to find solutions.

Core Assets

We will…

Shape and Secure the Future — developing and implementing a long-term plan for technology, facilities and fleet.

Act on the Climate Emergency — creating a plan to help the Service adapt to, mitigate and reduce the impacts of climate change through fleet management, building design and retrofits, energy use and embracing emerging technology.

Culture and Capacity

We will…

Be an Employer of Choice — delivering on our promise to be a progressive organization that attracts and retains the best who reflect our diverse community.

Ensure Employee Well Being —deploying resources to effectively manage workload and continuing to implement employee wellness initiatives that focus on prevention, early intervention and a supportive return to work.

Collaborative Engagement

We will…

Partner for Success — encouraging participation within communities and organizations to implement public safety solutions, and connecting people with mental health and/or addiction-related needs to appropriate resources.

Bolster Two-Way Communication — enhancing timely, comprehensive and transparent communication with our communities, promoting information sharing and strengthening mutual respect.

Community Safety

We will…

Be Ready for the Future — identifying emerging crime trends, managing legislative/regulatory changes, and preparing for a growing and more diverse population.

Prevent and Address Crime — implementing effective means to manage all crime through education, analytics, enforcement, and proactive community-based initiatives.

Act on Community Safety Priorities — including traffic safety, violent and hate-related crimes, gangs and guns, domestic violence and property crime.