South Simcoe Police Service

The police service operates out of two divisions. The South Division is based in a building located at 81 Melbourne Drive in Bradford; it opened in January 2008 and houses most of the administration staff, criminal investigations branch, identification bureau, communications, crime analysis and uniform patrol. The North Division is located at 2137 Innisfil Beach Road in Innisfil. The Services Traffic and Marine Unit, Victims of Crime (VCARS) and uniform patrol operate out of this building. A community office was located at the Cookstown Outlet Mall at Highways 400 and 89 but closed in early 2013. The Marine Unit is patrols the shores and waters of Lake Simcoe, notably most of the southside of Kempenfelt Bay and west side of Cook's Bay. == Special function bureaus ==

The police service operates several special function bureaus which include a canine unit, Emergency Response Unit, Criminal Investigations, Forensic Identification Unit, Crime Analysis and a traffic & marine unit. == Community activity and diversification ==

The police service is aware of the diversification of its communities as they continue to attract persons from all walks of life who seek a safe and respectful community to work, live and operate within. In 2021, the police service raised the Rainbow Pride flag at its North and South Divisions for the first time in its history. The community response was overwhelmingly positive and was attended by Chief Andrew Fletcher, Deputy Chief John Van Dyke, Inspector Sheryl Sutton, several South Simcoe police and civilian staff along with several members from partner and neighbouring services including the OPP, Barrie Police Service and York Regional Police. The initiative was driven by its internal members from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit and was praised for its innovation and awareness to the sensitives of growing communities. It was also hailed as a clear indicator of the progressive and modern approach in the services modernization. == References ==