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The Greater Sudbury Police Service (formerly called the Sudbury Regional Police Service) is dedicated to the philosphy of community policing. In other words, it is the goal of the service to work in partnership with the community to prevent crime and to solve problems that are a threat to public safety and order.

In the late 1980's, it was recognized that the development of storefront offices outside of Sudbury would further the cause of community policing in outlying municipalities.

To assist the officers working at those locations, a volunteer program is in place whereby members of the public donate their time answering telephones and greeting people arriving at the storefront. There are presently 120 volunteers across the City of Greater Sudbury and the service they provide is of great benefit to both the police and the public.

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Training

Judo was part of police training. Instructor: Cst. B. Logan and Cst. L. Quesnel on floor.

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Judo Training Instructor Cst. B. Logan and Cst. L. Quesnel
6 November 1968
Sudbury, ON Canada

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Cst. Sandy Dicaire speaks about her education and training she received in order to become a police officer.

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Cst. Sandy Dicaire speaks about her education and training she received to become a police officer.
2004
Sudbury, ON Canada

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"I now have a degree in law and justice from university as well there was training after I was hired. I was sent to Ontario Police College in Alymer and did about thirteen weeks of training and most of it (has) been on the job."

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Staff Sergeant Todd Zimmerman of the Greater Sudbury Police Service speaks about the training he received when he became a police officer.

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Staff Sergeant Todd Zimmerman speaks about the training he received when he became a police officer.
2004
Sudbury, ON Canada

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"Well, I became a police officer then you go away for a 15 week training course and then you ride along with someone for about six months. It takes about a year to be fully trained and our on your own."

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Each year the Police Association of Ontario, hosts a convention in a different city each year. In 1955, Sudbury hosted the convention. This photograph was taken at Queens Athletic Field. The photograph also includes the wives of the association members. The president at the time was Sudbury City Police's Frank Cummings.

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Convention of the Police Associations of Ontario.
1955
Sudbury, ON Canada

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Celebrations

Celebrations held by police department included birthday and retirement parties.

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Helen First ( left) celebrating her 30th year working for the Sudbury Regional Police Service.
1986
Sudbury, ON Canada

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Unique Police Call

Police are called in different situations, sometimes dealing with animals. In this photo, an officer is trying to get a porcupine to move away from a local business.