Cobourg Police Service


Cobourg Police Service is the local law enforcement agency in Cobourg, Ontario. The force has 35 uniformed officers, 21 special constables and 15 auxiliary constables

History

The Town of Cobourg, Ontario was once a "police village" and has a heritage of policing.
The original board of police was instituted in 1834 and this board was incorporated as the Town of Cobourg in 1837. Law enforcement in the early years was entrusted to a high constable, appointed by the district magistrates, who could recruit deputies as a particular need arose. By 1898, the chief of police and the fire chief, John C. Ruse, made his office in the west wing of Victoria Hall.
The current Cobourg Police Service building was originally known as the "Armouries" building. It was purchased by the Town of Cobourg and turned into the town police station in 1971.

Ranks

Investigative non-commissioned officers

Investigations are divided into crimes against persons and crimes against property. These investigations are conducted by:

Units

Criminal Investigation Bureau
Forensic Identification Services
Human Trafficking Unit
Drugs and Intelligence
Major Cases
Bail/Court Compliance
Mental Health Response
Court Services