Hamilton Police Service

Hamilton Police Service
Logo of Hamilton Police Service
Logo of Hamilton Police Service
Official coat of arms granted by Canadian Heraldic Authority
MottoTogether. Stronger. Safer.
Agency overview
FormedMarch 11, 1833
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionCanada
Legal jurisdictionHamilton, Ontario
Governing bodyCity of Hamilton Police Services Board
Constituting instrument
Operational structure
Headquarters155 King William Street
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8N 4C1
Sworn members829
Unsworn members414
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
Facilities
Station / Divisions3
Website
hamiltonpolice.on.ca

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.[1] 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.[2] It is one of the oldest police forces in Ontario.

  1. ^ "About HPS". Hamilton Police Service. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. ^ "Hamilton police want $12M more than last year's $183M budget". CBC News. Retrieved 2021-12-16.