Privacy

Hamilton Police Service is committed to protecting your privacy. This statement explains how information collected through our website is used and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

This statement applies to the Hamilton Police Service website. Other websites linked from this site have their own privacy practices.

Personal Information

You can browse our website without providing your name or contact information. If you submit an inquiry or request a service, we may ask for personal information, such as your name, mailing address or email address, to respond to you or process your request.

Access to the personal information you provide is limited to authorized individuals who require it to perform their duties. Personal information is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with MFIPPA and other applicable legislation.

Electronic Correspondence

Emails, online submissions and other correspondence sent to Hamilton Police Service may become records in our custody or control. These records are subject to MFIPPA, including its access provisions and privacy protections, regardless of where they are stored.

Sending information to Hamilton Police Service does not guarantee anonymity or confidentiality. Any request for access to these records is assessed under the legislation, including applicable exemptions protecting personal privacy.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to support website features and remember preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some website features work.

Privacy Questions and Access Requests

For questions about privacy, or to request access to or correction of personal information held by Hamilton Police Service, contact foi@hamiltonpolice.ca or 

Hamilton Police Service
Attention: Freedom of Information Coordinator, FOI Branch
155 King William Street
Hamilton, ON L8N 4C1

Hamilton Police Service collects website usage information, including the domains from which visitors access the site, to understand traffic patterns and improve the website.

Date modified: October 2026