Hamilton Police Service
The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is the police service of the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. As of 2021, the service employed 829 sworn officers and 414 non-sworn staff, serving a population of about 570 000 residents. The service's headquarters are located at 155 King William St., Hamilton, Ontario. As of 2022, the service's budget is $183 542 539, roughly 18.5% of the City's overall budget. It is one of the oldest police forces in Ontario.
| Hamilton Police Service | |
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Logo of Hamilton Police Service | |
Official coat of arms granted by Canadian Heraldic Authority | |
| Motto | Together. Stronger. Safer. |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | March 11, 1833 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Canada |
| Legal jurisdiction | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Governing body | City of Hamilton Police Services Board |
| Constituting instrument | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 155 King William Street Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 4C1 |
| Sworn members | 829 |
| Unsworn members | 414 |
| Elected officer responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Facilities | |
| Station / Divisions | 3 |
| Website | |
| hamiltonpolice | |
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