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Belleville’s “Badge of Kindness”: A Retired Auxiliary & Special Constable Keeps Serving beyond retirement.
#VLEOA #AuxiliaryConstable #SpecialConstable #Belleville #BellevilleON #BellevilleOntario #BellevilleCanada #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada In Belleville, Ontario, longtime community volunteer Harry Burley—who began his service as an auxiliary constable with the Belleville Police Service in 1988—has continued his dedication even after his 2024 retirement as a special constable. Harry serves as the ambassador at the Downtown Community Policing office. The Loyalist College alu
4 days ago
Kingston, Canada Takes Step Toward Safer Streets with New Special Constable Initiative
#VLEOA #Kingston #KingstonOntario #KingstonCanada #KingstonPolice #OntarioCanada #Ontario #Canada #SpecialConstable The City of Kingston, in Ontario, Canada, is introducing a new special constable initiative aimed at strengthening public-safety services and enhancing transparency. Pending approval from the Solicitor General, five members of the Licensing Enforcement Services management team will be appointed as special constables by the Kingston Police Services Board, working
Nov 10
New housing safety unit special constables set to patrol community housing in Thunder Bay, Canada.
#VLEOA #ThunderBay #ThunderBayOntario #ThunderBayON #ThunderBayCanada #ThunderBayPolice #ThunderBayPoliceService #ThunderBaySocialServicesAdministrationBoard #ThunderBaySocialService #Ontario #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #Canada #SpecialConstable A new pilot initiative launched by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in partnership with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) places four specially trained special constables in three of the boa
Nov 3
Sarnia, Ontario driver already in custody, attacks Special Constable, leading to additional charges.
#VLEOA #PoliceAssault #SarniaPolice #SarniaPoliceService #EndangeredOfficers #Sarnia #SarniaOntario #SarninaON #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #OntarioCA #RespectTheBadge A routine car wash quickly turned dangerous when a Sarnia driver, already arrested for crashing her vehicle, assaulted a police constable while in custody. After being taken in by officers, the suspect allegedly attacked the constable, adding assault charges to an already tense situation. Thankfully, the off
Oct 28
Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary welcomes 42 new officers.
#VLEOA #OPP #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #CAN #AuxiliaryPolice #AuxillaryConstable
Oct 25
2 Ontario Provincial Police superintendents awarded with International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Volunteer Police Service Programs Award.
#VLEOA #OPP #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #CAN #AuxiliaryPolice #AuxillaryConstable
Oct 25
Toronto Police Auxiliary to hold upcoming information session.
#VLEOA #Toronto #TorontoPolice #TorontoPoliceService #TorontoPoliceAuxiliary #TorontoCA #TorontoON #TorontoOntario #TorontoCanada #Ontario #OntarioCA #OntarioCanada #AuxiliaryOfficer The Toronto Police Service is inviting community members to learn how they can serve their city as volunteer Auxiliary Officers at an upcoming General Information Session on October 29, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham St., Etobicoke. The sess
Oct 18
Cobourg Ontario Police Auxiliary looking for experienced officers to join their department.
#CobourgPoliceService #CobourgOntario #CobourgON #CobourgPoliceAuxiliary #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #AuxiliaryOfficer Cobourg...
Aug 19
Working to fufill it's promise to “Protect Ontario,” The Ford Ministry has expanded the number of special constables who can carry firearms.
#Ontario #OntarioCA #OntarioCanada #Canada #Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #Ottawa #OttawaCA #OttawaCanada #OntarioPremier...
Jun 6
Windsor Police Service recognizes Auxiliary Staff Sergeant who fought off two armed suspects wanted for a string of violent crimes and robberies.
#Windsor #WindsorOntario #WindsorCanada #WindsorPoliceService #Ontario #Canada #AuxiliaryOfficer Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Salloum credits...
May 22
OPP Auxiliary took some time to participate in the Portarama Parade in Tay Township.
#OPP #OPPAuxiliary #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #TayTownship #AuxiliaryOfficer
May 18
“It is difficult to adequately sum up the enormous impact that our(Auxiliary) graduates will have on our Service and the citizens of Toronto.”
#Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #Canada #TorontoPolice #TorontoSpecialConstable #TorontoPoliceService #TPS #TorontoON...
May 16
Ottawa Police Auxiliary Sergeant Arthur Poon celebrates nine years of service and talks about the rewarding experience.
#Ottawa #OttawaON #OttawaCN #OttawaOntario #OttawaCanada #OttawaPolice #OttawaPoliceService #OttawaAuxiliaryPolice #Ontario #Canada...
May 15
Durham Regional Police Service names Officer Carmen Gazo as Auxiliary of the year.
#Durham #DurhamON #DurhamCanada #DurhamRegion #Ontario #Canada #DurhamRegionalPoliceService #AuxiliaryOfficer https://www.drps.ca/news/dr...
May 8
Retired RCMP Firearms Training Unit Constable, and former Volunteer Police Association director says Canadian Firearms Owners are Being Persecuted.
#Canada #SOFREP #RCMP #RoyalCanadianMountedPolice #PacificRegionTrainingCenter #PRTC #FirearmsTrainingUnit #FTU...
Apr 26
Toronto Police Service Special Constable operating a marked TPS Automated Plate Reader vehicle locates stolen vehicle. Driver of stolen vehicle intentionally rams into multiple police vehicles.
#Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #Canada #TorontoPolice #TorontoSpecialConstable #TorontoPoliceService #TPS #TorontoON #TorontoOntario...
Apr 22
Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary working at events out in the community this weekend.
#OntarioProvincialPolice #OntarioProvincialPoliceAuxiliary #OntarioProvincialPoliceHighwaySafetyDivision #OPP #NiagaraOPP...
Apr 12
29 Special Constables graduate from Toronto Police College.
Of the 29 graduates, almost three-quarters speak at least one language other than English, and most have a college diploma or higher...
Apr 3
Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary is celebrating 65 years!
#OntarioProvincialPoliceAuxiliary #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #OntarioCA #Canada #OPPA #Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoON
Apr 2
North Bay, ON is starting up an auxiliary officer program this year.
The program will start off small with eight auxiliaries assisting officers in events, patrol and other community engagements....
Mar 21
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