Service Profile
Hamilton is situated on the western end of Lake Ontario. Currently, the Hamilton Police Service provides policing services to about 531,000 residents (Source: City's Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy: Growth Report).
In 2008, we deployed 787 police officers and 272 civilian members and responded to over 78,000 calls-for- service. Our operating budget for 2008 was $122,652,560.
Policing Model
Our service has engaged in business planning since 1991. Over the years, our vision, mission, values and ethics have guided our police operations. As well, we have moved from a command and control model of policing to a proactive community-based and problem-solving model.
