BELLEVILLE, ON — The Belleville Police Service is excited to share its 2026–2029 Strategic Plan: The Way Forward. This plan is a clear roadmap that will guide our service over the next four years. Developed through extensive consultation with our members, partners, and the public, this plan reflects a shared vision for a safe and engaged community. It highlights key priorities across the Service, focusing on collaborative community safety and engagement, our people, and operational excellence. “This plan is built on the voices and feedback of our members and community,” said Chief Murray Rodd. “It is a shared plan that positions us to move forward with clarity and purpose. Our greatest successes come from supporting our people and working closely with those we serve. We have asked for input and now we seek your partnership in action to make a measurable difference in public safety across Belleville.” The plan includes

BELLEVILLE, ON Building on the success of its summer Community-Oriented Responsive Enforcement (CORE) initiative, the Belleville Police Service is launching CORE+, an enhanced enforcement and community engagement strategy to further support safety and well-being in the downtown area. CORE+ aligns with the City of Belleville’s broader efforts to address addiction, mental health, and homelessness. The initiative is a key component of a coordinated, citywide response involving police, municipal departments, and community partners working together through visibility and proactive enforcement. “Our downtown core is a source of pride for our city,” stated Mayor Neil Ellis. “Its rich history, distinctive establishments and remarkable architecture make it a central hub for both residents and tourists alike. With this program, we are able to take a collaborative and proactive approach to ensuring it remains safe and welcoming for visitors. We are eager to see the program expand and look forward to the positive outcomes

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service is proud to welcome home Cst. Aaron Gauthier following his recent deployment to Latvia with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Cst. Gauthier has served his community since becoming a member of the Belleville Police Service in December 2022. In addition to his policing work, he served his country as the Crew Commander of a medical team as part of Operation REASSURANCE. Between January to September 2025, Cst. Gauthier was deployed to Latvia with a CAF-led multinational battlegroup based at Camp Adazi. Fully integrated with the Latvian Land Forces, this battlegroup included artillery, mechanized infantry, and specialized support units. Together, they conducted joint training exercises, maintained a strong deterrent presence, and remained prepared to respond to any potential threats. We are incredibly proud to have Cst. Gauthier back with our team. His service reflects the strong connection between policing and military service, where core

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service is proud to officially release its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of meaningful progress, enhanced community safety, and continued commitment to public service. In 2024, the Service advanced several key objectives outlined in its 2022–2024 Strategic Plan, achieving measurable results across priority areas. The report provides a detailed look at service statistics, crime trends, and unit accomplishments, reflecting the professionalism and hard work of all members. Through proactive policing, road safety initiatives, community partnerships, and a focus on member well-being, the Belleville Police Service continued to build trust and strengthen the city’s overall safety and resilience. “Our 2024 Annual Report reflects the extraordinary efforts of our members and the ongoing partnership of the Belleville community,” said Chief Murray Rodd. “Every day, our officers and civilian staff demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and innovation in their work. This report highlights not only our achievements but

BELLEVILLE, ON – On October 4th, the Hastings and Prince Edward Regimental Association, known as the “Hasty P’s,” held a ceremony at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Belleville to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the Regiment’s return home. The ceremony honoured approximately 3,500 soldiers who served with the Regiment between its landing in Sicily on July 10, 1943, and the end of the war in 1945. Dignitaries, veterans, family members, and representatives from Belleville, Peterborough, Cobourg, and surrounding communities gathered to read the names of every soldier, including those who were killed in action. As tradition holds, members of the Regiment who have passed on, even years after they’ve hung up their uniform, are said to have transferred to the White Battalion – an arm of the Regimental Family that honours the memory of all Hasty P’s. The Regiment extends sincere appreciation

BELLEVILLE, ON – The Belleville Police Service has made an arrest and laid multiple charges following a fraud investigation. In May 2025, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division launched an investigation after receiving a report that $18,000 had been withdrawn from a victim’s Canada Life RRSP account without her consent. As the investigation unfolded, detectives uncovered that between February and March 2023, the Canada Life RRSP account information had been changed to the victim’s daughter’s details, and four withdrawals totalling $16,830 were subsequently deposited into an account controlled by the daughter. Further investigation determined that the daughter also obtained approximately $54,000 from the same victim between 2019 and 2022 under the pretense of covering medical and legal expenses. Receipts provided to the victim were later determined to be fraudulent, including forged documents with falsified signatures. As a result, on September 12, 2025, Jennifer Simao, a 47-year-old Prince Edward County woman, was