BELLEVILLE, ON — On behalf of all Belleville Police Service members, the Police Service Board, Chair Heather Smith, and Chief Murray Rodd, the Belleville Police Service outlines the priorities and details of the proposed 2026 operating budget. Each year, discussion around the Belleville Police Service’s operating and capital budget reflects how deeply our community cares about public safety. Residents deserve clarity about how their police service operates and what resources are required to keep Belleville safe. Every budget we put forward is the result of careful analysis, operational need, and responsible stewardship. For 2026, the Police Service Board has approved an operating budget of $33,524,718, a 15% increase from the previous year, reflecting a necessary investment in service delivery. It ensures that our members have the tools, training, staffing, and support required to perform their duties safely, effectively, and in accordance with provincial standards. The Belleville Police Service understands that

BELLEVILLE, ON — The Belleville Police Service is proud to once again be an official drop-off location for the Tammie’s Jammies program — a community initiative that collects new pajamas for local children and families in need during the holiday season. The program, coordinated by the Port Hope Police Service and Ganaraska Financial Credit Union, collects pajamas for the Children’s Foundation. You can drop off your pajamas at our location so a child will have something special to open on Christmas Eve. From November 15 through December 20, members of the public are encouraged to drop off new pajamas in any size, from infants to teens, at the Belleville Police Service headquarters, 459 Sidney Street, Belleville. A collection box is available in the main lobby during business hours for convenient drop-off. Now entering its 2025 campaign, Tammie’s Jammies continues to bring comfort to families across the region, helping ensure that

BELLEVILLE, ON — The Belleville Police Service is excited to hit the ice in a special hockey matchup hosted by the Belleville Senators in support of the Enrichment Centre for Mental Health. As part of the Belleville Senators’ annual Community Heroes Night, local Police and Fire Services will face off in a “Police vs. Fire” charity hockey game on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the CAA Arena in Belleville. Admission is free, and all are welcome to come out and cheer on our community’s first responders. Following the “Police vs. Fire” game, fans can stay for the Belleville Senators home game that evening or return on Saturday, December 6, for more hockey action. A discounted ticket link is available for both dates, with a portion of each ticket sale donated directly to the Enrichment Centre for Mental Health when you use our code “POLICE”. To purchase discounted

BELLEVILLE, ON — The Belleville Police Service is proud to announce that it has signed the 30Forward Pledge, an international initiative dedicated to creating a more inclusive future for police members and the communities they serve.   The 30Forward Pledge builds on the success of the global 30×30 Pledge and focuses on increasing the representation, recruitment, and retention of women in policing across Canada beyond 2030. This commitment reflects the Belleville Police Service’s ongoing efforts to build a workforce that is both representative of the community and strengthened by diverse skills and perspectives.   “We are proud to join the 30Forward Pledge, which represents our shared commitment to maintaining a police service that values inclusion, opportunity, and representation,” said Chief Murray Rodd. “When our community sees itself reflected in the faces and voices of our members, it strengthens trust and collaboration in keeping Belleville safe.”   Participation in 30 Forward

BELLEVILLE, ON — The 2025 Adopt-a-Child / Keep Kids Warm program has officially wrapped up for the season, marking another tremendous year of community support for local families. This year, the program provided new winter outerwear to over 1,200 children across Belleville, Stirling, Prince Edward County, and Central Hastings. The Adopt-a-Child program ensures that children from low-income families and those on assistance start the winter season with warm coats, hats, mitts, and boots. “Every year, our community shows just how much it cares,” said Cst. Blake, Keep Kids Warm Chairperson. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors and the dedication of our volunteers, thousands of children will stay warm this winter. We are deeply grateful for the kindness, time, and energy so many people have given. It’s a powerful reminder of the compassion and strength that define our community.” The program’s success would not have been possible without the dedication

BELLEVILLE, ON — The Belleville Police Service is continuing to look for suspects after a significant amount of jewelry was stolen from a business in Belleville.   On August 19, 2025, at approximately 2:45am, officers responded to a report of break and enter at Time Zone Jewellers. Upon arrival, police discovered that the front door had been pried open. Several display cases were smashed, and a safe containing jewelry and cash was missing. Further investigation determined that a significant quantity of jewelry with a high value had been stolen.   The Belleville Police Service is asking anyone who may have been in the area of Mineral Road around the time of the incident, or who may have cell phone, dash camera, or surveillance footage, to contact D/Cst. Wentzell at awentzell@bellevilleps.ca.   Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestoppersquinte.ca.     ORIGINAL