Serve with Heart

Frontline officers are dynamic people who respond to a wide variety of calls every shift. The frontline is where the action is, but it’s also where you get to make the most tangible difference in your community.

The Tactical Rescue Unit responds to high-risk incidents including armed offenders and hostage situations, using specialist tactics and equipment to resolve threats safely, support frontline policing, protect the public, and deliver rapid, controlled intervention during complex operations.

The K-9 Unit deploys specially trained dogs and handlers to track suspects, locate missing persons, detect drugs, firearms and explosives, search buildings and vehicles, support public order, and enhance officer safety and investigative effectiveness.

The Marine Unit patrols Lake Ontario waters, conducts search and rescue, supports investigations, and responds to emergencies, working with partner agencies to protect life, property, the marine environment, and enhance public safety.

The Forensics Unit provides scientific support by identifying, collecting and analyzing physical and digital evidence, examining crime scenes, conducting laboratory analysis, and presenting impartial findings that strengthen prosecutions and uphold the integrity of the justice process.

The Drug Unit disrupts illegal drug production, trafficking, and distribution, targeting organized crime through intelligence-led operations, seizures, and partnerships that support enforcement, prevention, education, and community safety while collaborating regionally and nationally to reduce harm.

The Homicide Unit investigates deaths from criminal violence, securing scenes, collecting evidence, analyzing forensic results, interviewing witnesses, identifying suspects, and working with prosecutors to uncover the truth, hold offenders accountable and support victims while ensuring justice.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit investigates serious and fatal traffic collisions. Using scene measurements, vehicle inspections and data analysis, officers determine causes, support criminal and civil investigations, improve road safety, and provide clear and factual findings for court proceedings.

The Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit investigates child abuse, sexual violence and exploitation. Through victim-focused investigations, officers gather evidence, identify offenders, and work with community partners to safeguard victims and offer support through judicial proceedings.

The Training Unit delivers foundational and ongoing development for officers, providing onboarding, specialist instruction and annual requalification. Through realistic scenarios and assessments, the training team ensures officers maintain skills and confidence to safely and effectively serve the community.

Working with community partners, the Intimate Partner Violence Unit delivers victim-centred policing; assessing risk, enforcing protective orders, gathering evidence, supporting prosecutions, connecting survivors to resources and safety planning, and holding offenders accountable through trauma-informed investigations.

The Mental Health team works with healthcare professionals to respond to individuals in crisis, assess situations, de-escalate situations, and refer youth and adults to appropriate resources. Their goal is to protect life, reduce harm and deliver compassionate and coordinated support that enhance the public’s safety and wellbeing.

The Recruiting Team identifies, screens and hires qualified candidates. They manage outreach, applications, testing, evaluations and interviews to build a diverse, ethical and capable team that reflects the community and upholds our Service’s values.

The Youth Engagement Team builds positive relationships between officers and young people. They partner with community groups, organize events, deliver programs, and mentor youth to promote safety, trust and understanding, with the goal of preventing crime and strengthening community connections across Halton.

The Wellness team supports the physical and mental wellbeing of officers and their families by providing resources, education, peer support, and wellness programs. They assist with recovery, accommodations and reintegration to promote resilience, health and balance while on and off duty.