History
Thomas Brown is recorded as having been appointed constable pro tem in 1827 making him Guelph's first constable serving this community. The District of Wellington was created in 1837 and Guelph became an administrative Centre of this district in 1840.
The appointed officers for this district were a Sheriff, Treasurer, Surgeon at gaol, Inspector of weights, Gaoler and Chief Constable.
In 1856, Guelph's first Police Station was constructed as part of Guelph's town hall and market house. The building included a police office and lock-up. In 1900, the Police department moved to its own building in the "Annex" building located behind the court house on Carden Street. By this time, Guelph's population was around 12,000 people.
In 1947, Guelph was the first community in Ontario to hold vehicle inspections.
In 1960, the Guelph Police Station on Wyndham Street was built. Guelph's population was up to 38,000 people.
Since then, the city has grown to approximately 130,000 people and our service now has 196 officers and 91 full time civilian members.
The Guelph Police Service is the 15th largest municipal police service in Ontario with a net operating budget of $38 million. The Service is built on the values of Pride, Service and Trust
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