January 7, 1957 Recruit Class. #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

In 1964 we held a drumhead ceremony to bless our original Ceremonial Flag. The blessing was done by the Hamilton Police Padre. 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) used to be done in a tailored suit, a face shield and a net. Now EOD is part of the Emergency Response Unit. Photo at Eastwood Park ca 1970. We still have that truck! #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

This week we recognise the important work of our call takers and dispatchers. We thank them for their Service. Photo from our Archives ca 1953. #NPSTW #911TreeofLife #ThankYou911 #911 #thingoldline #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

Ca 1890 a Hamilton Police officer and his wife pose for a photo. #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

Art Faguy (also of CFL fame), Esther Hunter (Red Cross), Fred Brewer and Bud Kennish with a presentation to the Canadian Red Cross #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

Late 1940’s early 1950’s P.C.’s Ken Skerrett and Ed Skalinsky at a beauty pageant. #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

A young Gord Torrance shows off photos of our Ident vehicle at Sam Lawrence park. He became Chief when we amalgamated into a Region. He is also known for documenting a detailed history of Hamilton Police #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

1950’s parade led by Hamilton Police Motorcycles on Herkimer St crossing Bay St S. #HPSArchives #PoliceHistory #HamOnt #HamOnt History #HPSHistory #HPSMuseum

HPSMuseum could we do this? RT'Jennifer Frazer: ... entire room lined with backlit vintage microscope slides newscientist.com/blogs/shortsha…'