Hamilton Police Service has launched a new online reporting option that allows community members and businesses to report suspected drug-related activity they observe in Hamilton.
The new reporting tool provides another way for residents and businesses to share information about observed drug activity, including suspected drug use, drug dealing or other specific drug-related incidents where an immediate police response is not required.
The initiative is a direct action coming out of the Downtown Safety Summit, where community partners, businesses and residents identified drug activity and its impact on the downtown as an ongoing concern. Since the Summit, Hamilton Police have continued to move forward with actions informed by those discussions, including the opening of the new police substation in Jackson Square.
Information submitted through the online reporting tool will be reviewed by the appropriate Divisional Crime Manager. Reports can help police identify recurring locations, patterns and emerging concerns, and may support operational planning or follow-up by officers.
An online report does not necessarily result in an officer being dispatched or attending immediately. If an incident is in progress, there is an immediate risk to public safety or emergency assistance is required, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency situations requiring a more immediate police response, contact Hamilton Police at 905-546-4925.
The new tool is intended specifically for observed drug-related activity. It is not a general reporting mechanism for broader concerns related to social disorder.
Information provided through these reports will help Hamilton Police better understand where drug-related activity is occurring and support a more informed and targeted police response.
Report Drug-Related Activity Online
Hamilton Police continue to work with residents, businesses and community partners on actions identified through the Downtown Safety Summit to improve safety and address concerns affecting Hamilton’s downtown and communities across the city.
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