Brockville Police

Brockville Police We provide Municipal Policing services to the City of Brockville, Ontario. The case was dismissed, and so was Smith. Catharine’s as the first Chief of Police.

History of the Brockville Police Service

This Police Service was formed in 1832, when the hamlet was created as a Police Village under a Board of Police. In that year, James Kennedy was appointed High Bailiff, and William Smith was the first Constable to be hired. It is said that one of Smith's first court cases involved several young gentlemen who were accused of driving their horses at a fast pace along the main street. In the next forty years, there were few changes in the composition of the Police Service except those caused by death. The position of High Constable or Bailiff was held by several men, among whom were John McKenna, Michael Hunter and Thomas Mowat. In 1876, town Council secured the services of Henry Mitchell of St. He directed the organization of the Force, which consisted of a Sergeant and five Constables. Chief Mitchell resigned in 1890 and was followed by Charles Rose, a native of Dundas, Ontario, who was succeeded in 1899 by Chief Samuel Adams. In 1905 William Burke was appointed Chief of Police and held this post until 1926. Records show that during this period the names of some of the police officers were Botham, Burns, Davison, Glazier, Simpson, Storey, Thompson and Foster. In 1927, John Brown was appointed Chief, and remained in that position until 1938 when he resigned and was replaced by Wilmot F. Young, who held the post until his retirement in 1968. He was succeeded by N.L. Sterritt, who retired in June, 1984. On his retirement, the Police Commission appointed W.M.G. Curtis as Chief of Police. Upon the retirement of Chief Curtis in 1990, R.J. McFadden became the next Chief of Police until his retirement in 1995. Chief Barry V. King was appointed Chief of Police in October 1995, followed by John Manoll, who was appointed to Chief of Police in 2007. Upon Chief Manoll's retirement in January, 2009, Adrian Geraghty, who has been a member of the Brockville Police Service since 1974, was appointed as Chief. Upon Chief Geraghty's retirement, Chief John S. Gardiner was appointed on the 1st of June, 2011.

The Brockville Police Service would like to take a moment to recognize all women in policing, in every role, and to ackn...
09/12/2026

The Brockville Police Service would like to take a moment to recognize all women in policing, in every role, and to acknowledge their invaluable contributions to community safety.

Did you know you can report certain incidents to the Brockville Police Service online, without having to attend the poli...
09/09/2026

Did you know you can report certain incidents to the Brockville Police Service online, without having to attend the police station or wait for an officer to attend?

Our online reporting system allows you to report a variety of incidents, including but not limited to:

🔹 Theft
🔹 Lost property
🔹 Traffic complaints
🔹 Graffiti
🔹 Fraud
🔹 Damage to property
🔹 Other non-emergency incidents

📱 It’s simple: Complete the online report from the convenience of your phone, tablet or computer. Your report will be reviewed by our members and followed up as required.

🚨 Please remember: Online reporting is not for emergencies or crimes in progress. If you require immediate police assistance, call 911. For non-emergency matters requiring police attendance, please contact the Brockville Police Service directly at (613) 342-0127.

Help us make reporting faster and more convenient for everyone.

👉 Report online today @ www.brockvillepolice.com

🚨 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPEED ENFORCEMENT 🚨The school year is underway, and our officers are out enforcing speed limits and kee...
09/02/2026

🚨 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPEED ENFORCEMENT 🚨

The school year is underway, and our officers are out enforcing speed limits and keeping our school zones safe.

On the first day of school, a 24-year-old driver was stopped travelling 82 km/h in a posted 40 km/h zone — more than double the speed limit.

The driver was charged with stunt driving. Their driver’s licence was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.

With children walking and biking to school, school buses loading and unloading, and increased pedestrian traffic, please slow down and stay alert.

🏫 40 means 40.

A few extra seconds on the road isn’t worth putting a child, pedestrian, cyclist or another driver at risk.

Slow down. Stay focused. Get there safely. 🚸

08/28/2026
08/26/2026

Check out some details on multiple serious collisions during another very busy year for our police service. Brockville Ontario

The Brockville Police Service would like to congratulate and thank our two Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) students ...
08/26/2026

The Brockville Police Service would like to congratulate and thank our two Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) students for a great summer! 👏

Throughout the summer, they worked hard, represented the Brockville Police Service with pride, and played an important role in supporting our community initiatives and events. From helping at community events to engaging with residents, their enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication did not go unnoticed.

We are incredibly proud of everything they accomplished and grateful for the positive energy they brought to the team. We wish you both the very best as you head into the next chapter of your journey.

08/24/2026

It's that time of year when our children go back to school! Let's do all we can to keep them safe. Brockville Ontario

On August 17, Brockville Police Service had the pleasure of hosting an exciting Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) Demo...
08/24/2026

On August 17, Brockville Police Service had the pleasure of hosting an exciting Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) Demonstration Day! 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

We welcomed YIPI students from Cornwall Police, Gananoque Police, Smiths Falls Police, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for a day of learning, teamwork, and hands-on experiences.

Students had the opportunity to:
🔹 Hear from a variety of police specialty units
🔹 Learn more about the different roles and career opportunities within policing
🔹 Participate in basic use-of-force training
🔹 Connect with other YIPI students from across Eastern Ontario

It was a fantastic day of learning, sharing experiences, and building connections between our YIPI programs. We are proud of all the students who participated and hope they left with an even greater understanding of the many opportunities available in policing!

A big thank you to all of our participating police services and specialty units for helping make the day a success! As well as a special shout out to Stingers Indoor Paintball for allowing us to use their facility.


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2269 Parkedale Avenue
Brockville, ON
K6V3G9

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+16133420127

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