*** Applications for the Victim Services Unit are not currently being accepted. Please check back for volunteer recruitment updates.
The Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit is comprised of trained volunteers who provide emotional support and community referrals to victims of crime and tragedy throughout Halton Region.
Victim Services Crisis Response Team volunteers are equipped to respond to crisis situations and are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week when requested by a Halton Regional Police Service officer.
A Victim Services Unit office is located in each of the Service's four Divisions and out of Headquarters.
In 2009, 41 Victim Services Unit volunteers contributed more than 4,600 hours of their time and expertise in support of the HRPS and the communities it serves.
When called upon, Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit volunteers report to incident scenes, hospitals or where required and provide immediate crisis assistance to serious incidents involving a broad spectrum of physical/psychological trauma, including:
HRPS Victim Services Unit volunteers may also be required to provide emotional support, explain police and/or court procedures, and/or provide referrals to community agencies.
To apply to become a Victim Services Unit volunteer with the Halton Regional Police Service, complete the Volunteer Application Form and submit it by mail or fax to:
The Halton Regional Police Service
Attention: Victim Services Unit Coordinator
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Fax: 905-825-1205
For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit, contact:
Noreen Heaney
Victim Services Unit Coordinator
905-825-4747 ext. 8772
For confidential inquiries, contact:
Victim Services Support:
Should you or someone you know urgently require the services of the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit, contact:
Communications Bureau
905-825-4777
Note: Requests of this nature will only be dealt with via telephone.
For all other Victim Services Unit needs, contact:
905-825-4747 ext. 5035
905-825-4747 ext. 2121
905-825-4747 ext. 2436
905-825-4747 ext. 2265
905-825-4747 ext. 2321