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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 Constable of Police is the highest ranking officer of the Halton Regional Police Service. The position currently belongs to Ean Algar , who on November 24, 2005 announced his retirement after 38 years of policing in the Halton Region. A new chief will be appointed at the end of 2006 when Algar's contract expires. 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. MISSION STATEMENT Police Interceptor]] 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 overseeing the 3 districts
District 1 Commanded by Superintendent Joe Taylor and Inspector Ron Welsh
District 2 Commanded by Superintendent Dan Okuloski and Inspector Jackie Gordon
District 3 Commanded by Superintendent Keith Gregory and Inspector Dave Denton
RANKING STRUCTURE Below are the rank insignia found on the epaulets of Halton Regional Police Service officer uniforms. Command Officers |
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