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The '''Halton Regional Police |
The '''Halton Regional Police Service''' (HRPS) provides policing services for the [[Halton_Regional_Municipality%2C_Ontario|Halton Region]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] which encompasses the City of [[Burlington,_Ontario|Burlington]] and the Towns of [[Oakville,_Ontario|Oakville]], [[Milton,_Ontario|Milton]] and [[Halton_Hills|Halton Hills]]. It is made up of about 450 police personnel 150 civilians that cover 987 square kilometers with a population of 297,650. |
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The Chief of Police is the highest ranking officer of the Halton Regional Police Services. The position currently belongs to [[Ean Algar]]. |
The Chief of Police is the highest ranking officer of the Halton Regional Police Services. The position currently belongs to [[Ean Algar]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| ⚫ | Halton Regional Police Service was established in tandem with the creation of the Regional Municipality of Halton on January 1, [[1974]]. It incorporated the former police services of Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills and first consisted of 205 officers and 45 civilians. Until [[1975]], the [[Ontario Provincial Police]] assisted in policing the region until the HRPS took full responsibility of it. |
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== Mission statement == |
== Mission statement == |
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"To provide efficient and effective community-based policing". |
"To provide efficient and effective community-based policing". |
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== Command structure == |
== Command structure == |
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The HRPS divides the region into 3 districts and 5 divisions (police stations): |
The HRPS divides the region into 3 districts and 5 divisions (police stations): |
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*Marine Unit |
*Marine Unit |
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*Public Safety Unit |
*Public Safety Unit |
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*Forensic Identification Bureau |
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*Drug and Morality Squad |
*Drug and Morality Squad |
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*[[Polygraph|Polygraph Unit]] |
*[[Polygraph|Polygraph Unit]] |
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*Major Crime Bureau |
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*Training Bureau |
*Training Bureau |
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*[[Intelligence Bureau]] |
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*Planning and Evaluation Bureau |
*Planning and Evaluation Bureau |
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*Technology and System Support |
*Technology and System Support |
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*[[Public Affairs]] |
*[[Public Affairs]] |
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*Education Services |
*Education Services |
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*Community Policing Support |
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*Crime Stoppers |
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== External link == |
== External link == |
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[[Category:Law_enforcement_agencies_of_Canada]] [[Category:Halton_Regional_Municipality%2C_Ontario]] |
[[Category:Law_enforcement_agencies_of_Canada]] [[Category:Halton_Regional_Municipality%2C_Ontario]] |
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Revision as of 18:35, 16 August 2005
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) provides policing services for the Halton Region in Ontario, Canada which encompasses the City of Burlington and the Towns of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. It is made up of about 450 police personnel 150 civilians that cover 987 square kilometers with a population of 297,650.
The Chief of Police is the highest ranking officer of the Halton Regional Police Services. The position currently belongs to Ean Algar.
History
Halton Regional Police Service was established in tandem with the creation of the Regional Municipality of Halton on January 1, 1974. It incorporated the former police services of Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills and first consisted of 205 officers and 45 civilians. Until 1975, the Ontario Provincial Police assisted in policing the region until the HRPS took full responsibility of it.
Mission statement
"To provide efficient and effective community-based policing".
The HRPS's motto is, "Progress Through Participation".
Command structure
The HRPS divides the region into 3 districts and 5 divisions (police stations):
District 1 - Commanded by Superintendant Joe Taylor and Inspector Ron Welsh
- 10 Division, 38 Mill Street East, Acton
- 11 Division, 217 Guelph Street, Georgetown
- 12 Division, 490 Childs Drive, Milton
District 2 - Commanded by Superintendent Dan Okuloski and Inspector Jackie Gordon
- 1229 White Oaks Boulevard, Oakville
District 3 - Commanded by Superintendent Keith Gregory and Inspector Graham Barnes
- 440 Locust Street, Burlington
Units in the HRPS consist of:
- Marine Unit
- Public Safety Unit
- Forensic Identification Bureau
- Drug and Morality Squad
- Polygraph Unit
- Major Crime Bureau
- Training Bureau
- Intelligence Bureau
- Planning and Evaluation Bureau
- Technology and System Support
- Public Affairs
- Education Services
- Community Policing Support
- Crime Stoppers