Sgt. Steve Koopman - Kingston Police

06/14/2025

05/31/2025

A reminder the Motorcycle Ride For Dad will be beginning shortly from the Cataraqui Arena down Sydenham Rd to Princess St to King St to City Park. With this inclement weather please be aware and patient as police and volunteer blockers lead and assist the ride.

05/22/2025

New ‘Start From Home’ Option for Citizens Involved in Minor Collisions

Did you know you can start your Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) report from your computer or mobile phone?

In an ongoing effort to improve customer service at the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC), located in the front lobby of the Kingston Police station at 705 Division St, Accident Support Services International (ASSI) has introduced the ‘Start from Home’ initiative. The Kingston Police proudly supports this service, which allows citizens to begin reporting their collision details from home.

After a minor collision, which only involves damage or minimal injury that doesn’t require medical attention, citizens can head home and input key information online, such as personal details, the other party’s information, passenger and witness details, and a statement. Once completed, they will receive a reference number to bring with them when attending the CRC.

Upon arrival at the CRC with their vehicle, citizens follow the standard process, including validation, photographs, and statement review. This system streamlines the process, enabling faster service, especially during busy periods, as it allows citizens to start their reports in advance.

Simply visit ReportACollision.com to enter your details. Once submitted, visit the Collision Reporting Centre to complete the process.

✅ Quick and easy
✅ Reduces wait time at the centre
✅ Available for minor collisions with no injuries

Start your report today 👉 reportacollision.com

For more details on what collisions would qualify to use the CRC and the ‘Start From Home’ feature, please visit the Kingston Police website at kingstonpolice.ca/crc

05/15/2025

Good job by a Uniform Patrol officer for catching this speeder. During the afternoon of May 13th the driver of a BMW SUV was observed travelling at high speed east on Front Rd where it turns into King St West. The officer recorded a speed of 95 km/hr in a 40 km/hr zone, which constitutes stunt driving. The vehicle was stopped, towed and impounded for 14 days (where the driver/owner is responsible for all tow and impound fees), and the motorist’s driver’s licence was seized and is now suspended for 30 days.

The accused was served a Summons to court where a conviction for Stunt Driving can range from a minimmm of $2,000 up to a maximum of $10,000 for a first offence, and even the possibility of a jail term up to six months. There are 6 demerit points added to their driving record, they lose their licence for a minimum of one year, and must take a mandatory driver improvement course. There is also a strong likelihood this could affect their insurance rates.

A reminder that stunt driving is going more than 40 km/hr over a speed limit of less than 80 km/hr, or more than 50 km/hr over a speed limit of 80 km/hr or more.

05/04/2025

Here’s 1 example of 3 cell phone violations observed in just a couple of hours. The following photos were taken by my Traffic Safety Unit partner in the passenger seat while I was driving. It’s not worth the risk to yourself and others, not the $615 fine, 3 demerit points, and 3-day licence suspension upon conviction, even if you have a completely clean driving record. Then there’s a Service Ontario reinstatement fee of $281 to get your licence back. Is checking a text message or browsing social media worth almost $900?

05/04/2025

04/26/2025

Stunt driving could always be applied in private lots, now too can Careless driving. Take it to the track.

Police across Ontario are ramping up enforcement efforts to tackle illegal car rallies, stunt driving and reckless driving by using new regulations to keep roads safe.

04/19/2025

Another vehicle stopped today with front side windows having 87% tint, when 30% is the legal limit. This meter shows the opposite of tint, displaying VLT (Visual Light Transmission), so 100%-13%=87% tint. $110 fine + the cost or time to remove it.

04/19/2025

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. I originally noticed no front plate on this Mustang (which is legally required for vehicles registered in Ontario), then the motorist failed to provide a driver’s licence (a photo on your phone is not legally acceptable), hadn’t signed the paper registration, and initially had an expired insurance card (was able to finally find digital proof on their phone, which has been acceptable for a number of years now). Issued a ticket for failing to display two plates and given warnings regarding the other points.

04/19/2025

Driver observed with cell phone in their hand on Princess St near Augusta Dr. That resulted in a $615 fine, 3 demerit points, and a 3-day driver’s licence suspension upon conviction.

A warning was given regarding side window and top windshield tinting. It’s a subjective test whether or not an officer has a view into the driver’s cabin, but regulations stipulate no more than 30% tint on the front side windows. Our tint meter showed the side windows had 84% tint, so only 16% VLT (Visual Light Transmission). The driver stated they had purchased it from a local used car dealer where they were told it had passed a safety and there was no issue with the tint. This is a case of buyer beware, as it’s your responsibility as the new owner that the vehicle and its equipment is compliant with all Highway Traffic Act sections and regulations.