Belleville Police Chief Murray Rodd says the Police Service’s 2024 Annual Report shows a year of meaningful progress, enhanced community safety, and continued commitment to public service.
Though Rodd only became chief in the latter part of the year, he notes he has seen firsthand the resilience, professionalism, and dedication of the service’s officers, civilian staff, and volunteers.
There were more than 28,500 calls in 2024, a three per cent decrease from 2023.
Crimes against people, including murder, attempted murder, assault, sexual assault and robbery increased 12 per cent over the year before but the clearance rate also improved from 76 per cent to 78 per cent.
There was a 15 per cent decrease in the number of property crimes such as break and enter, auto theft and fraud reported in 2024.
The clearance rate for these crimes also increased from 26% in 2023 to 29% in 2024.
Other highlights of the year include the addition of another Canine Unit, the expansion of the volunteer Auxiliary Unit and the opening of the new downtown Community Policing Office.
Read the 2024 Annual Report in full here.
