About HPS

Deputy Chief

Deputy Chief Paul Hamilton brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his role, now in his 34th year with the Hamilton Police Service. Throughout his distinguished career, Deputy Chief Hamilton has been immersed in investigations, where he has honed his expertise and leadership skills.

Chief's Gala

Hamilton Police Service Chief Eric Girt would like to extend an invitation to join us for an entertaining evening and to support two very respected and valuable organizations.

Crime Stoppers of Hamilton is a charitable organization which provides a unique opportunity for the citizens of Hamilton to play a significant role in the safety of their community by providing a means to report crime anonymously.

Mission,Vision & Values

Vision

To be a trusted partner in delivering public safety.

Mission

To serve and protect in partnership with our communities.

Our Values

Compassionate: We act with empathy, sensitivity and compassion to support our members and victims of crime.

Dedicated: We are relentless in our pursuit of offenders and committed to quality service.

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

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

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.