The Call Box Tuck Shop has a dynamic array of merchandise proudly sporting the Hamilton Police Service crest. On the clothing front are jackets, golf shirts and t-shirts in a variety of youth and adult sizes. Additional items for sale include an array of mugs, lanyards, portfolios and lunch bags.
The Youth Services division of the Hamilton Police Service is responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring policies pertaining to youth crime. They also monitor the service’s response to youth crime to ensure consistency of dispositions.
The unit acts as a liaison with other agencies and other parts of the justice system regarding effective youth service delivery. They attend courses and seminars, read appropriate material and conduct research activities to develop expertise in youth crime.
The primary focus of the Traffic Branch is to improve traffic safety in the community through enforcement, education and community partnerships. Annually, it produces a comprehensive Traffic Safety Plan.
Traffic Branch officers consist of our Collision Reconstruction Unit; who primarily investigate near fatal or fatal collisions, our Centralized Breath Technician Unit; who provide specialized support to front line personnel in the investigation of alcohol and drug related driving offences, and our Tow Coordinator and Traffic Specialists.
The Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) was established in January of 2010 as an operational police unit. The officers receive a Basic Equitation riding course from the Toronto Police Service where they are educated on horsemanship, riding skills and roadwork.
The Forensic Services Branch provides support to all Divisions and Units of the Hamilton Police Service. Its primary role is examining, collecting, and processing evidence found at crime scenes and any evidence turned over to Forensic Investigators.
The Criminal Investigation Branch provides investigative support to Uniform Patrol, and is responsible for serious criminal offences, sudden deaths, complex missing persons and other incidents as assigned.
Each division has a Criminal Investigation Branch responsible for that area. Two to three detectives per team work shifts to support the Uniform Patrol as required. The teams are overseen by a Detective Sergeant within each division.
BEAR stands for: Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (BEAR) Branch
BEAR investigates all incidents of robbery at financial institutions, and commercial premises.
The Branch also investigates incidents of commercial and ‘serial’ residential Break and Enters as well as commercial ‘chop shop’ (stolen auto parts) operations and arson.
The Hamilton Police Service has a variety of sections and units designed to assist the Hamilton community by reducing crime and keeping our citizens safe.
This section of our website contains information on some of our specialized units and the role that they play within the service.
