Leadership & Governance

Appointed Chief in May 2021, Chief Frank Bergen is responsible for one of the largest major municipal law enforcement agencies in the Province of Ontario.

Frank is a long time Hamilton resident and has proudly served communities as a police officer for over 39 years.  Prior to being sworn in as Deputy Chief with the Hamilton Police Service in April 2018, Frank spent 36 years with the Toronto Police Service where he was recognized as a progressive leader in policing, with a reputation for treating people in a fair and equitable manner.  Frank brought those qualities, together with his commitment to improving community safety, crime prevention and customer service, to Hamilton where he oversaw both Operations and Support during his tenure as Deputy Chief.  Best described as an operational man, Frank believes in working closely with community partners to achieve his goal of improving the quality of life and safety of residents in the City through a process of building trust and turning challenges into opportunities.  Frank has been married to Anne Marie for 32 years and they have two daughters together.

Deputy Chief Diodati is in his 29th year of service with the Hamilton Police Service. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief, he served as Superintendent and Commander of the Investigative Services Division, where he led several major case management investigations in collaboration with domestic and international law enforcement partners.

Deeply committed to community service and partnership, Deputy Chief Diodati currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area and the Eva Rothwell Centre. He is a strong advocate for professional development and lifelong learning, promoting a learning organization that is responsive to current and future community needs. His leadership is guided by the principles of community-based policing, with a focus on building and sustaining strong partnerships that contribute to making Hamilton a safe place to live, work, learn, visit, and play.

Deputy Chief Diodati is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), and the FBI National Academy Associates – New York State/Eastern Canada Chapter (FBINAA).

He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the University of Virginia, the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management Police Leadership Program, and the McMaster DeGroote School of Business Executive Police Leadership Program. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Niagara University. In 2023, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, recognizing his exceptional leadership, service to Canadian policing, and commitment to community and inter-agency collaboration.

Deputy Chief Robin Abbott began her policing career with the Hamilton Police Service in 1999, and has served in a range of operational, administrative and executive leadership roles throughout her career. She most recently led Division 1, which includes Hamilton’s downtown core.

Throughout her career, Deputy Abbott has been committed to building strong relationships with members, community partners and stakeholders, while advancing initiatives focused on public safety, organizational culture and service excellence. Her leadership experience includes strategic planning, major event command, community safety initiatives, leadership development and organizational change.

Deputy Abbott led the development of the Hamilton Police Service’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan and has championed initiatives including Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training and modernized organizational policies and practices. As the Division 1 lead, she also advanced community safety initiatives in Hamilton’s downtown core, including the expansion of Core Patrol and the opening of the Jackson Square police substation to enhance police visibility, accessibility and engagement with residents, businesses and community partners.

Deputy Abbott has championed mentorship, leadership development and opportunities for all members, with a particular focus on supporting women in building successful careers and preparing for leadership roles within the Service. She is known for a collaborative, relationship-based leadership approach grounded in trust, teamwork, accountability and service to the community.