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  Message from the Chair

  Pat Belanger, Chair As Chair of the Chatham-Kent Police Services Board, it is my privilege to serve the residents of Chatham-Kent and with my fellow members ensure that our community is a safe place to work and live, while focusing our attention on fiscal responsibility. In conjunction with our Chief, Dennis Poole, Deputy Chief Clare [...]

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  Message From the Chief

  Dennis Poole, Chief of Police On behalf of the officers and staff of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, it is my honour to present the 2010 Annual Report to our community. This past year has seen a whirlwind of activity and advancement as our Service continues its rapid evolvement to meet the challenges of today’s policing [...]

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Cop Camp for Kids

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? The Chatham-Kent Police Service gives children aged 12 & 13 the opportunity to find out! Cop Camp was a new initiative launched in 2010 to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens through law enforcement education.

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Collision Reporting Centre

In 2010, the Chatham-Kent Police Service partnered with Accident Support Services Inc. to create a Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) out of our headquarters at 24 Third Street, Chatham. This service is available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily (not on weekends or holidays).

For more information about the Collision Reporting Centre, click here.

Chief for a Day

Every spring, the Chatham-Kent Police Service holds a Chief for a Day contest. Children in grades 5 and 6 are invited to write a short essay titled, “If I were the Chief of Police for a day I would…” In 2010, Krisinda Wegrzyn and Sarah Armstrong were selected and spent a day during Police Week as honourary police chiefs. They enjoyed lunch with Chief Dennis Poole, received a tour of police headquarters, and participated in presentations and demonstrations from various sections.

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Youth in Policing Initiative

The Chatham-Kent Police Service was pleased to be involved in The Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) for a second year in a row. YIPI provides an innovative eight-week summer employment opportunity for youth from at-risk communities to work with their local police service organization to develop skills relevant to a possible future career in policing.

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Parent Support Groups

In 2010, The Chatham-Kent Police Service partnered with two drug awareness groups: the Tilbury Drug Awareness Partnership and the Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council. Both outstanding groups have created parent support groups for families seeking support in dealing with substance abuse.

For more information about each group, please click on their logos.

Police Week Open House

Building Partnerships for a Safer Community was the theme for Police Week in
Ontario in 2010. The Chatham-Kent Police Service held a series of barbecues
and open houses welcoming citizens to learn about policing. Activities,
demonstrations and tours of police stations were available the public. We
believe in partnering with our citizens to make out community safer.

Citizen’s Police Academy

Every year, CKPS hosts a Citizen’s Police Academy that allows citizens an opportunity to get an in-depth look at policing and the Chatham-Kent Police Service. Participants meet weekly for a period of 12 weeks and enjoy an interactive police experience. Highlights include a ride-along with an officer, a police pursuit on a closed course, and simulated scenarios they must navigate. For additional information about the Citizen’s Police Academy visit www.ckpolice.com.

Cops for Cancer

The Chatham-Kent Police Service is pleased to be involved with Cops for Cancer. Officers shave their heads and raise money for cancer research. Check out the video!