About HPS

Central

 

Division 1

Central Station – Division One

Officers at Central Station patrol from Sherman Ave (to the east), Main St W (Dundas border to the west), the escarpment (to the south), the Cootes Paradise of the Burlington Bay (to the north).

Where is Central Station located?

155 King William St.
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1A7
Station Hours: 24/7

Domestic Violence Unit

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Unit networks and liaises with local shelters, community/government agencies, the Crown, Probation and Parole Services, Victim Witness Assistance Programs, local Children’s Aid Societies, and other local services and community representatives responsible for responding to issues relating to domestic violence occurrences.
 
The Unit acts as a liaison and advocate for Women’s Shelters.
 

Investigative Services

Forensic Services

Investigative Services

Hamilton Police Service’s Investigative Services Division provides investigative and specialized support to frontline officers. The Division consists of several specialized units that investigate crimes such as homicide, robbery, sexual assault, child abuse, drugs, guns and gangs, human trafficking and fraud.

 

Community Relations

The Community Relations office serves as the Civilian bridge between the Hamilton Police Service and the diverse populace of Hamilton.

Serving the Aboriginal, Faith, LGBTQ, Newer Immigrant population plus the wide ranging diverse, demographic of the city of Hamilton.

Providing information and awareness to the aforementioned demographic(s) in the spirit of fostering and enabling healthy Community Relations between police and the communities served.

Community Mobilization

Action

The main responsibility of the Hamilton Police Service’s Community Mobilization Division (CMD) is to assist in providing public safety in the most effective and efficient manner and to assist with the reduction and prevention of crime.These strategies are provided by the specialized units within the Community Mobilization Division.

Pipes & Drums

                          Pipes & Drums

 

The Hamilton Police Service – Pipes & Drums was formed in 1961 by a dedicated group of Police Officers.   The membership at that time was restricted to members of the Hamilton Police Service only. However since that time, membership has been open to the public, both female and male.

Honour Guard

                         Honour Guard

The Hamilton Police Service, Honour Guard, has been active for over 35 years. Initially formed on an ad hoc basis, the few members marched in conjunction with the Hamilton Police Pipes and Drums.

Disciplinary Hearings & Decisions

Police Officers in Ontario are governed by the Police Services Act (PSA) of Ontario and can face discipline under the PSA when misconduct arises. When officers are convicted of an offence under the PSA, the decisions made by the Hearing Officer are posted on our website for a period of three months, for transparency.

 

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