The City of Belleville Police Service dates back to 1836 when two men were sworn in as Constables.
The Service is older than the R.C.M.P. (1873) and the O.P.P. (1909).
In 1850 Mr. Wm. A. Haseltine was sworn in as Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police from 1877 to 1886 was Mr. Hugh MacKinnon of the Black Donnelly fame.
Society and policing needs have changed drastically since 1836.
As one of the older Municipal Police Services in Canada, the Belleville Police Service utilizes the most modern techniques and equipment in order to provide the highest level of police service to some 49,000 citizens.
Present duties range from traffic enforcement and school liaison programs to highly involved criminal investigations.
The present Service has a total complement of 121 persons - 86 sworn personnel and 35 civilians.
The Service has an authorized strength of 12 Auxiliary Constables.
The Service is divided into two Divisions, Operations and Operations Support
There are 16 marked vehicles, 2 marked motorcycles, 2 traffic enforcement vehicles, 2 ATV’s and 13 unmarked vehicles and a Community Caravan.
The total area policed includes both an (Urban) and a large (Rural) ward for a total of 245.6 Square Kilometers, with a current population of 49,000.
Belleville Police Service
93 Dundas Street, East
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 1C2 |
Telephone No.:
(613) 962-3456 - Emergency (9-1-1)
(613) 966-0882 - Administration
(613) 966-2701-Fax
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Belleville Police Service Org Chart
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