Fallen Officers in Halton Region

Detective Constable Michael Tidball

Detective Constable Michael Tidball tragically passed away January 6, 2021 while on-duty as a result of a medical episode. 

Michael was a 13-year veteran of the Halton Regional Police Service and spent time working in uniform patrol in Oakville, as a member of the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau, and with the then Regional Frauds Unit. Michael was also a member of the Crisis Negotiator Team.

Michael is remembered as being a funny, loyal, and caring person who always had time to help others.

His memory lives on through all who knew, worked with, and loved him.

Constable Bill Henshaw

Constable Bill Henshaw passed away on June 8, 2010 while on-duty at Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters. 

A 33-year veteran with the HRPS, Bill spent time as the Firearms Instructor as well as a member of both the Tactical Rescue Unit and the Training Bureau. Bill spent considerable time as a frontline patrol officer serving the City of Burlington, Town of Milton, and Town of Halton Hills. 

Bill was known as a kind and gentle person who loved serving the community of Burlington where he lived.

The Halton Regional Police Service proudly honours the memory of all police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty. These men and women are remembered provincially at the Ontario Police Memorial and nationally at the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial. 

They are and will always be remembered for their dedication and courage.