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The distinctive elements are the shield of arms of the particular community encircled by the motto scroll featuring the motto of the Police Service to which the badge is granted. At the centre is the shield of the coat of arms of [[Halton_Regional_Municipality%2C_Ontario|Halton Region]], which was granted to the Region in Letters Patent issued by Lord Lyon King of Arms in Edinburgh on 16 June [[1976]]. |
The distinctive elements are the shield of arms of the particular community encircled by the motto scroll featuring the motto of the Police Service to which the badge is granted. At the centre is the shield of the coat of arms of [[Halton_Regional_Municipality%2C_Ontario|Halton Region]], which was granted to the Region in Letters Patent issued by Lord Lyon King of Arms in Edinburgh on 16 June [[1976]]. |
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The symbolism of this emblem was developed by the late Dorothy Stone, O.C.A. of Halton Hills. Above the blue and white waters of [[Lake Ontario]] are the green fields of the Region, symbolizing both the landscape and agricultural wealth. |
The symbolism of this emblem was developed by the late Dorothy Stone, O.C.A. of [[Halton Hills]]. Above the blue and white waters of [[Lake Ontario]] are the green fields of the Region, symbolizing both the landscape and agricultural wealth. |
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Bisecting the Region is the dramatic feature of the Niagara Escarpment, here represented by the ragged edged silver band. The four component municipalities making up the Region, two above and two below the escarpment, are symbolized in the continuous gold Bowen Knot; the unbroken links also representing the physical, economic, social and political ties binding Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton together. |
Bisecting the Region is the dramatic feature of the Niagara Escarpment, here represented by the ragged edged silver band. The four component municipalities making up the Region, two above and two below the escarpment, are symbolized in the continuous gold Bowen Knot; the unbroken links also representing the physical, economic, social and political ties binding Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton together. |
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Surrounding this shield is the motto scroll featuring the Halton Regional Police Service motto. It is framed by golden Canadian maple leaves rising out of the Ontario trillium. The badge is ensigned by the Royal Crown, reminding all officers and civilians in the Service and the whole community that the Service plays an important role in administering the justice of the Canadian Crown. The Crown appears with the express permission of Her Majesty on the recommendation of His Excellency the Governor General. |
Surrounding this shield is the motto scroll featuring the Halton Regional Police Service motto. It is framed by golden Canadian maple leaves rising out of the [[Ontario]] [[trillium]]. The badge is ensigned by the Royal Crown, reminding all officers and civilians in the Service and the whole community that the Service plays an important role in administering the justice of the Canadian Crown. The Crown appears with the express permission of [[Elizabeth_II_of_the_United_Kingdom|Her Majesty the Queen]] on the recommendation of His Excellency the [[Governor_General_of_Canada|Governor General]]. |
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==Mission Statement== |
==Mission Statement== |
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Revision as of 02:15, 17 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 Service. 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. The Ontario Provincial Police continued to police the remainder of the Region until 1975, when the Regional Force had expanded to the point where it could assume responsibility for the entire area.
Crest
The crest is a version of the national badge for municipal police services. The badge was created in 1991 by Her Majesty the Queen on the recommendation of His Excellency the Governor General. It may be granted to any municipal Police Service which is part of a municipal corporation that possesses a coat of arms by lawful grant from the Crown. The elements shared by all such badges are the frame of gold maple leaves rising up from a representation of the provincial flower from the province in which the service is sited, all ensigned by the Royal Crown.
The distinctive elements are the shield of arms of the particular community encircled by the motto scroll featuring the motto of the Police Service to which the badge is granted. At the centre is the shield of the coat of arms of Halton Region, which was granted to the Region in Letters Patent issued by Lord Lyon King of Arms in Edinburgh on 16 June 1976.
The symbolism of this emblem was developed by the late Dorothy Stone, O.C.A. of Halton Hills. Above the blue and white waters of Lake Ontario are the green fields of the Region, symbolizing both the landscape and agricultural wealth.
Bisecting the Region is the dramatic feature of the Niagara Escarpment, here represented by the ragged edged silver band. The four component municipalities making up the Region, two above and two below the escarpment, are symbolized in the continuous gold Bowen Knot; the unbroken links also representing the physical, economic, social and political ties binding Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton together.
Surrounding this shield is the motto scroll featuring the Halton Regional Police Service motto. It is framed by golden Canadian maple leaves rising out of the Ontario trillium. The badge is ensigned by the Royal Crown, reminding all officers and civilians in the Service and the whole community that the Service plays an important role in administering the justice of the Canadian Crown. The Crown appears with the express permission of Her Majesty the Queen on the recommendation of His Excellency the Governor General.
Mission Statement
To provide efficient and effective community-based policing.
Vision
To be recognized as the leader in innovation - partnering with our communities.
Values
Trust and Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Team Work, Accountability, Justice.
Motto
Progress Through Participation.
Command structure
The HRPS divides the region into 5 divisions (police stations) within 3 districts and 1 head office.
Headquarters
Commanded by Chief Ean Elgar.
- 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
District 1
Commanded by Superintendent 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.
- 20 Divison - 1229 White Oaks Boulevard, Oakville
District 3
Commanded by Superintendent Keith Gregory and Inspector Graham Barnes.
- 30 Division - 440 Locust Street, Burlington
Units
- Auxiliary Policing Services Unit
- Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (C.A.S.A.)
- Commercial Vehicle Unit
- Community Policing Support
- Crime Stoppers
- Domestic Review Unit
- Drug and Morality Bureau
- Education Services
- Forensic Identification Unit
- Intelligence Bureau
- Major Crime Bureau
- Marine Unit
- Polygraph Unit
- Public Affairs Unit
- Public Safety Unit
- Regional Traffic Bureau
- Tactical Rescue Unit
- Technology and System Support
- Training Bureau