Hamilton Police Services Board

The civilian body governing the Hamilton Police Service, responsible for ensuring the delivery of adequate and effective policing in Hamilton and to providing accountability to the public through governance activities that contribute to locally responsive policing. The primary role of the board is to establish, after consultation with the Chief of Police, overall objectives and priorities to ensure requirements found in the Community Safety and Policing Act are met or exceeded. This is achieved through the enactment of policies.

Organizations that offer this Service
Hamilton Police Service
Sites that offer this Service
Hamilton Police Service, Central Station

155 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A7, Canada

Eligibility

Board members are appointed from city counsellors (3 members), by the government of Ontario (3 members), and a citizen appointed by city council (1 member).

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Correspondence to the Board can be sent to the Executive Director. See website for guidelines to speak to the Board at a meeting.

Last Full Update
March 13, 2026