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BPS is continuing to review the new provincial COVID regulations to ensure appropriate enforcement. We ask members of the public to do your part to ensure the health and safety of our entire community. We will not be conducting random vehicle or individual stops.
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LOCATED - Missing child located. An amber alert was issued earlier this morning regarding a missing 2 year old child. The child has been safely located. The investigation is continuing.
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An unnamed man, attended the BPS today to pay a tribute by playing his bag pipes. Thank you for the lovely tribute Sir and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the tragedy in Nova Scotia.
#Respect
#NovaScotiaStrong
#RCMPNeverForget
#HerosInLife
@RCMPNS
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After a very successful career as one of our first Police Service Dogs, we would like to wish PSD Scout a very happy retirement!!! More info here:
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BPS has received a number of complaints from the public regarding the Amber Alert that was issued this morning regarding an abducted 2 year old child. Please see the attached release that was prepared in response to the complaints.
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Retired Constable Andrea Cooper was an important part of our community and our BPS family, having served 30 years on the force. Andrea, you are missed by so many. On behalf of BPS, our sincere condolences to her family and friends.
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BPS K9 Mack instrumental in arrest of three suspects after flight from officers with stolen vehicle:
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BPS monitored and responded to 2 large gatherings this weekend. While we recognize the right to protest, gatherings of +5 are not permitted under Prov. orders. Public safety is our top priority. Multiple charges have been laid for failing to comply with an order. More to follow.
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Walter Gretzky, our community ambassador and Canada's favourite hockey dad.
Brantford Police Service extends our deepest sympathies to the Gretzky family at this time.
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BPS retires PSD Ranger, we would like to acknowledge him for his service and all the hard work he has given to the community. Enjoy retirement.
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On behalf of all Emergency Services in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations we thank everyone at our local hospitals, care centres, hospices and nursing homes. We Salute You at the St Joseph Lifecare Centre and Stedman Hospice
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Lamborghini and Tesla drivers caught racing on Wayne Gretzky Pkwy travelling approx. 150–200 km/hr in 70km/hr zone.
Both drivers were charged with racing, served a 7-day license suspension and had their vehicles towed and impounded for 7-days.
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Members of the BPS gathered today to honour RCMP Cst. Heidi Stevenson and all of the victims of the Nova Scotia tragedy.
#RCMPNS
#RCMPNeverForget
#HeroesInLife
#NovaScotiaStrong
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Thank You - to the person(s) responsible for the simple yet powerful gesture left in our station's front garden. On behalf of all the members of the BPS we thank you for the inspirational message.
@BPStraffic
@PresBPA
@CityofBrantford
#COVID19
#inspirational
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Congratulations to PSD Finn and CST. Fisher who are the newest members of the BPS K9 Unit. We are excited and look forward to your service within our community.
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**WANTED** The Sun for playing jokes & not showing up when it is suppose to. Please remember to drive carefully in this inclement weather. The roads are wet & slippery, give yourself extra time to get to your destination & more distance between vehicles so you can stop in time.
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Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Cst. Heidi Stevenson. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, the Portapique community and our RCMP colleagues impacted by this senseless tragedy.
@RCMPNS
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Thank You to Gino's Pizza for dropping off pizza last night for our members who were working afternoons and evenings. The pizza was a big hit. The BPS thanks all of our community partners for their continued support during this difficult time.
@GinosPizzaCDN
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Great job
@BrantfordFire
Incredible viewer viz from a house fire in Brantford, the moment a firefighter came out of the home with the family dog they throught was lost, more on this tonight at 11:30
@CTVKitchener
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Today is a very special day at BPS as we celebrate Marva Usher's 50th anniversary with the Brantford Police Service!! Congratulations and Thank You Marva for 50 years of dedicated service!!
#thankyou
#dedication
#thestoriesshecouldtell
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As darkness falls, it can be even more dangerous to go down to the river and the affected areas. Please abide by the safety warnings and closures, they are there for a reason. It is for your safety and the safety of those working in the area.
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During this horribly tragic time, the Brantford Police Service would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Constable Andrew Hong, the fallen officer from the Toronto Police Service.
#HeroesInLife
@TorontoPolice
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#tipoftheday
: It is a bad idea to blow marijuana smoke in the face of a police officer. You will be arrested:
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BPS Launch Buy and Sell Safe Exchange Zone to provide the public with a safer place to meet when making transactions with strangers
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Today is
#NationalPoliceWomenDay
and is a day dedicated to all women police officers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your dedication and service. With your contributions our community is a better place.
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OPP officer Dylan MacKinnon was diagnosed with colon cancer and after spinal surgery was told he would never run again. Never say never! Thank you to OPP for this great video of Dylan and members of the BPS Emergency Response Team crossing the finish line together.
#OPP
officer Dylan MacKinnon was diagnosed with colon cancer and had to have spinal surgery and was told he would never run again. We'll, Dylan just crossed the finish line after running 6 km for the
@cancersociety
. Over $20 thousand raised and continues to climb!
#WROPP
^es
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ARRESTED: The Brantford Police Service would like to thank members of the public. Based on a tip from an alert citizen, the suspect in the active homicide has now been apprehended.
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A HUGE thank you to
@TimHortons
for their ongoing support during this time. We all need to get through this together.
#ThankYou
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Joint investigation recovers over $500,000 USD in stolen Wayne Gretzky Memorabilia:
More info and photos here -
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Congratulations Constable Fisher for your well deserved
#policehero
nomination!!
Constable Adam Fisher of the
@BrantfordPolice
has been nominated for a
#policehero
award thanks to his leadership, his love for his hometown & the fact that he always goes the extra mile when he thinks nobody will notice. Nominate your hero at
@PresBPA
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In case you were wondering if intoxicated operation of a golf cart on city streets will get you in trouble... as a 23 y/o male from Brantford recently learned, the answer is yes.
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27-year-old man caught travelling 201 kms/hr on King George Road. Charged with Stunt Driving and Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle he is facing serious consequences:
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Hey Halton RPS...trying to steal our thunder, BPS was proud to be THE 1st in Ont. to roll out electronic notes in 2020 & even more so in 2021 as our recruits were the 1st EVER to train at OPC with them. Don’t be surprised when our officers use a cell phone when speaking to you!
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Our deepest condolences to the many family, friends and colleagues of Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup 99201.
#HeroesInLife
@TorontoPolice
RIP Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup.
#HeroInLifeNotDeath
@OACPOfficial
@TPAca
@TorontoPolice
@CP24
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BPS Extends our deepest sympathies after learning of the tragic death of Detective Constable Jeff Northrop of the
@TorontoPolice
. We keep his family and colleagues in our thoughts during this difficult time.
#Herosinlifenotdeath
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BPS Cst Parks was helping the kids stay cool with his freezie patrol! Harrison, Jackson and Marshall pose for a photo with Cst. Parks but all the neighbourhood kids received a freezie courtesy of Cst. Parks.
#community
#littlethingsmakeabigdifference
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UPDATE: Brantford Police Service would like to advise that the young female has been located and her well-being has now been verified.
Brantford Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance and concern in this matter.
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A gathering of 5 or more people is still prohibited under the emergency orders unless you reside in the same house. Officers just dispersed a group of 20 people gathered at a business on King George Road-all issued warnings. Next offence=$750 fine
#stayhome
#WeAreInThisTogether
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Update-A 37 year old male is facing Abduction & other Criminal Code charges after a 2 year old child was abducted from a home early this morning & an amber alert was issued. The child was located safe. BPS would like to thank everyone for their assistance.
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UPDATE: Please be advised that the incident (Grey St) has come to a safe resolution. Roads will open shortly. We thank area residents for their patience and cooperation as we know this has been a very concerning situation for friends and neighbours.
More info to come.
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Congratulations to the five newest BPS recruits who graduated from OPC today. Chief Davis and Deputy Chief Saunders were on hand to help celebrate. Good Luck in your future careers.
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SLOW DOWN! Hopefully this driver got the message after being caught travelling 134km/hr in a posted 70km/hr zone on Wayne Gretzky Parkway. Charges include stunt driving and speeding. The vehicle was impounded and the driver's licence was seized on the spot.
#notworthit
#slowdown
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An escort will occur for the funeral procession of Brendan Tram July 9. Please reserve procession for family. Vehicles following must abide by road rules. If congregating at NPC please wear a mask and social distance. Our condolences to family and friends of Brendan Tram
@GEDSB
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BPS would like to wish PSD Scout a very Happy Birthday as he turns a proud 6 years old today. I wonder what his gift will be?? I think we can all bet it will be something yummy!!
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The families and friends of the victims from the Humboldt Broncos crash remain in our hearts & prayers. To honour the victims & show support a group of mothers have organized a movement to make Thursday April 12 - 'Broncos Jersey Day
#jerseysforhumboldt
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Thanks to information from an alert citizen, the suspect in the Woodland Cultural Centre vandalism has been identified and charged with Mischief:
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BPS is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of OPP PC Marc Hovingh while serving in the line of duty. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
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Our thoughts and support are with the family, friends and colleagues of the OPP officer involved in this horrible incident.
Our thoughts are with the officer and members of the OPP.
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At sunrise Chief Davis raised 3 flags for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day. The flags are symbolic of the past, present and future. BPS is committed to support and honour
#IndigenousVoices
and encourage members & residents to recognize our shared history
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**LOCATED** Brantford Police Service would like to advise that missing youth, Brayden Riley has been located and wish to thank members of the public for their concern and assistance in this investigation.
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Police Week Member Profile: Meet Detective Christine McCallum
In her 6th year with BPS, Christine is a Detective with the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Investigations Section and a member of the Coordinated Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy Committee. More:
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FOUND-BPS is proud to announce that the Historical Plaque stolen from Bell Memorial Park has been successfully located. The plaque was intact with minor damage to one corner. We would like to thank the public and our media partners for their assistance.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BPS wants to wish Keegan a Happy 12th Birthday. We thank you for all your support.
#HappyBirthday
@BPStraffic
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Today, at 11am, police officers, family and friends gather at the Ontario Police Memorial, Queen's Park, for the Ceremony of Remembrance, where we honour officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Out of respect, flags at BPS fly at half-mast today.
#heroesinlife
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Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are proud to recognize the dedicated Officers and Civilian employees of the Brantford Police Service who work hard to make our community great!
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
#thankyou
#brantford
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ARRESTED: Please be advised a male and female are in custody following an incident involving a stolen vehicle at Shellard Lane and Conklin. Officers will remain on scene to conclude the investigation. No threat to public safety. Additional details to follow.
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Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives 19 years ago today and their loved ones and first responders who are forever changed. We will never forget.
#September11
#neverforget
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Inappropriate or threatening social media or online posts are taken seriously. Acts of violence or threats of violence are the same, they will be fully investigated & if warranted charges will be laid. Take a minute to THINK before you post.
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
we celebrate all the woman making a difference in our community and
#choosetochallenge
stereotypes to work towards a gender equal future.
#IWD2021
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Brantford Police are asking people to stay away from the Henry Street fire. There is no need to expose yourself to smoke or toxic air. Also, a reminder not to move or drive around barricades. Thanks for your cooperation.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Wayne Gretzky Parkway NB and SB and Hwy 403 EB /WB CLOSED due to a part of the bridge falling onto the highway. Emergency routes: 403 exiting off / on at Garden Ave and King George Rd will need to use either Colborne St or Fairview Dr to bypass WGP. 1/2
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BPS D-Platoon was proud to wear red today in honour of the day of mourning for RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson and the victims killed in Nova Scotia on April 19 and in support of their families.
#WearRedFriday
#RCMPStrong
#RCMPNS
#RCMPNeverForget
#HeroesInLife
#NovaScotiaStrong
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BPS is aware of a large gathering planned for this afternoon in the area of Henry St and Wayne Gretzky Pkwy. In the interest of public safety, we ask the public not to congregate in large gatherings and to avoid the area. Traffic delays or temporary street closures may occur.
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The BPS Communication Dispatch Team is your first point of contact in an emergency. This week we
#thankyou
for your exceptional service, professionalism and dedication.
#911
#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek
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LOCATED - 3 individuals have been found safe this morning after becoming stranded on the Grand River. Due to equipment issues the 3 individuals became stranded on the Grand River and were unable to find their way out of forested area. They safely found their way out this morning.
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
, the BPS is proud to support
#IWD2019
. Thank You to all the amazing women both civilian and sworn that do such incredible work day in and day out for our service and our community.
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Today we take a moment to honour Ontario Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. These men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their communities
#HeroesInLife
You can watch the virtual ceremony today @ 11am
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We're hiring P/T Communicators
12 hour rotating shifts
$26.11 an hour & option of comprehensive benefit package
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We love our PSD's so much we are going to give another shout out today to PSD Mack and his handler Cst. Wiacek who work hard to keep our community safe!!
#goodboy
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Help us provide Gr 8 Grads with the opportunity to find their grad outfit without the price tag!
Donations of DRESSES-SUITS-TIES-SHOES-ACCESORIES are accepted at the Station, 344 Elgin St until May 3
The ONE STOP GRAD SHOP is May 6@ KingGeorge School 265 Rawdon St 3:30pm-7pm
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Look what showed up at the Brantford Police Station today. Have you seen any other painted rocks around town? Let's see what kind of fun we can have. Stay tuned!
#BPR
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#DistractedDriving
penalties have increased...so plan ahead & tell yourself -I will no longer use my phone while driving - 1st offence; mandatory 3 day driving suspension, minimum $615 fine (up to $1000) & 3 demerit points
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BPS sends our deepest condolences to the colleagues, friends, and family of OPP Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala.
#heroesinlife
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I regretfully advise that
#OPP
Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala was killed today while courageously serving in the line of duty. Our hearts are with his loved ones and all OPP members at this tragic time.
#HeroesInLife
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On International Women's Day BPS is proud to celebrate the many women who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Thank you to our Sworn Officers and Civilian Members for all you do!
#BecauseofYou
#IWD2020
#EachForEqual
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On behalf of the BPS, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday!!
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On behalf of all Emergency Services in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations we thank everyone at our local hospitals, care centres, hospices and nursing homes. We Salute You at the Brantford General Hospital
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How sweet is this?? Thank you to Jessica's Wee Watch Class who sent handmade Happy Valentine's Day to say
#thankyou
to Platoon C!!
#community
#bps
#brantford
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13 yr old arrested after disturbing message appeared on social media. The post suggested an incident would take place in Jan & referenced North Park Collegiate. Major Crime Unit continues investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call us
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*EMERGENCY NOTICE* Due to flood risk, the City has issued an immediate evacuation of Holmedale, Eagle Place & West Brant. Buses are available to help evacuate @ Eagle Ave & Foster St., Baldwin & Erie Ave, Erie & Aberdeen Ave. Those requiring shelter can go to Woodman Comm. Centre
EMERGENCY NOTICE - Due to flood risk, the City has issued an immediate evacuation of Holmedale, Eagle Place & West Brant. Buses are available to help evacuate @ Eagle Ave & Foster St., Baldwin & Erie Ave, Erie & Aberdeen Ave. Those requiring shelter can go to Woodman Comm. Centre
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On behalf of all the members of the Brantford Police Service, we want to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday.
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The tragic discovery of the unmarked graves of 751 Indigenous children located at the site of the former Marieval Residential School in Saskatchewan is deeply disturbing. We stand with our Indigenous community members during this terribly difficult time.
#everychildmatters
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Congratulations to our five new recruits who graduated from OPC this week, we look forward to them starting their careers with us first thing Monday morning.
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Make the choice - choose
#kindness
today!
#PinkShirtDay2018
anti-bullying movement is focused this year on
#cyberbullying
#pinkitforward
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Happy
#NationalPetDay
to PSD Finn and his handler Cst. Fisher!!
Thank you for helping keep our community safe Finn!!
#goodboy
#NationalPetDay
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Congratulations to the three new recruits of the Brantford Police Service. Cst. Paquette, Cst. Santamaria and Cst. Waud seen here after their swearing in ceremony with Deputy Chief Saunders. Good Luck in your careers.
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Today we thank, remember and pay tribute to all the Canadian veterans for all the sacrifices they made as they fought for the freedoms we appreciate today .
#LestWeForget
#CanadaRemembers
#RememberanceDay
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BPS is deeply saddened by the horrific discovery of a mass grave of 215 Indigenous children located at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. Flags at the Brantford Police Station have been lowered in in loving memory of these children.
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***MISSING PERSON LOCATED*** Khia Marie Williams (9 yrs old) has been safely located and returned home. Thank you to our community for the assistance.
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Today is
#BellLetsTalk
Day. Let's start the conversation and end the stigma surrounding mental health.
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BPS would like to express our deepest sympathies regarding the tragic passing of Cst. Cory Trainor of
@WestGreyPolice
. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fellow officers at this difficult time.
#wevegotyourback911
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Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives 20 years ago today. We will never forget the first responders who lost their lives because of the
#911attack
. Our lives are forever changed.
#neverforget
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Today we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize & highlight the culture & diversity of First Nations, Inuit & Metis communities.
DYK: BPS Chief Rob Davis is the only Reserve raised Indigenous person leading a non-Indigenous police service in Ontario
#NIPDCanada
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Congratulations to the 5 new recruits from the BPS along with over 450 other officers who graduated from the
@opcva
today. Chief Nelson and Deputy Chief Dinner were at the college today for the ceremony.
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Due to
#COVID
, the format was slightly different this year but, BPS is always proud to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
#BPS
#Brantford
#TorchRun2020
#SpecialOlympics
#Community
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"Run On for NS" a 5 km run/walk/bike ride to support Nova Scotia along with 23 push-ups to honour RCMP Cst. Heidi Stevenson
#runonforns
#StrongerTogether
#HerosInLife
#RunToRemembr
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BPS Officers were able to recover and return 35 shopping carts valued at over $10,000 to local businesses. They were located abandoned or being used by people for other purposes. Shopping carts are the property of the businesses and considered theft if removed from the property.
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With over $1 million in drugs, firearms and drug manufacturing equipment (pill press) seized, and two Brantford men arrested; Project MENACE is the largest seizure of it's kind for a BPS/ Six Nations Police joint investigation:
@SNPMiller
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The Brantford Police Service would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Constable Travis Gillespie of York Regional Police who was killed in a collision on his way to work today.
#HeroesInLife
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BPS has charged three males and six females with numerous firearm and drug related charges after an investigation. Members of the BPS Task Force entered into an ongoing drug investigation that commenced this past spring and culminated on July 30th.
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