This year, Police Week runs from May 12 to 18, 2024, under the theme "Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe," emphasizing policing as both a career and a public service. It's a time to celebrate the pivotal role our police officers and personnel play in community safety and the invaluable relationships and partnerships they share with Hamiltonians.

Throughout the week, Hamilton Police will highlight the diverse methods our members employ to serve our community, reinforcing our commitment to public safety and fostering stronger connections with those we serve. Police Week serves as an annual recognition and awareness-building event, aiming to strengthen partnerships between police and the community while acknowledging the vital contributions of police services.

Since 1970, Police Week has taken place in May to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is internationally recognized on May 15.
This week’s Police Week activities include the following:

The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of a national effort led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to recognize and honour the work of police service members.

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Hamilton Police joins police services across Ontario and Canada for Police Week, May 14-20, 2023.

Police Week is an annual recognition week that focuses on increasing community awareness and acknowledgement of police services, while strengthening partnerships between police and those they serve.

Since 1970, Police Week has taken place in May to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is internationally recognized on May 15.

This is a celebration of the work our front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, civilian members, and all members of our police service do to keep Hamilton citizens safe.

This year the provincial theme is “Building Bridges: Celebrating Police – Community Partnerships.” This highlights the importance of growing partnerships within our Hamilton community.

“We invite the community to attend any of our events this week to celebrate the importance of partnerships in building a strong and safe Hamilton,” said Acting Police Chief Ryan Diodati.

This week’s Police Week activities include the following:

The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of a national effort led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to recognize and honour the work of police service members.

Joining in on some of our events? Follow us on our social media platforms at

Twitter: @HamiltonPolice

Instagram : @hamiltonpoliceontario

Facebook: Hamilton Police Service

Interested in sharing your photos? Tag us using the above social platform handles to share in the fun!

This year, Police Week runs from May 10 to 16, 2020. The theme in Ontario for the week is Leading the Way to Safer Communities, which focuses on the many ways that our police members help promote the safety and well-being of everyone in our communities.

“We can’t be together this year, but we’re inviting our Hamilton community to get to know us a little better through our virtual Police Week celebration. Whether it’s engaging online through Coffee with a Cop or getting a behind the scenes look at our Forensic Unit through Instagram, proactive policing is vital to building a strong and healthy Hamilton,” said Police Chief Eric Girt.

This week’s Police Week Virtual activities include the following:

The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of a national effort led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to recognize and honour the work of police service members.

Hamilton Police can be found on Instagram @hamiltonpoliceontario, Twitter @HamiltonPolice, Facebook/HamiltonPolice