What is Race and Identity Based Data (RIBD)?

Hamilton Police Service is committed to the promotion of equity, fairness and non-discriminatory policing in Hamilton.

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.

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.

Automated License Plate Recognition

Hamilton Police Service uses Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras to automatically scan and detect license plates in the surrounding area of a police cruiser. This makes it more difficult for suspended drivers, drivers of stolen cars, and other vehicles with plates in poor standing to drive undetected. Under optimal conditions, the ALPR system is capable of scanning thousands of license plates per hour.

Hamilton Police Service (HPS) primarily uses the DJI Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), to assist with a variety of public safety functions. 

The primary uses of the RPAS are: