Hamilton Police Service
| Hamilton Police Service | |
|---|---|
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 | |
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.