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.

Forensic Investigators

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.

Support Services

Support Services Division manages the Hamilton Police Service’s emergency response functions, traffic, communications and court services.

East End – Division Two

Officers at the East End station patrol from Sherman Avenue on the west to the east border of Stoney Creek, and north from the mountain brow to Lake Ontario.

Where is the East End Station located?

2825 King St. E.
Hamilton, ON
L8G 1J6
Station Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.