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Community Involvement - Charity Events
In 1829, Sir Robert Peel helped to establish the first modern-day police force in London, England. Peel devised nine principles which later became known as Peel's Principles. Peel's most influential outlook for policing is exemplified in the principle which claims:
"the police are the public and the public are the police"
Peel's principle illustrates well the philosophy adopted by the members of the Smiths Falls Police Service. As our motto "Community First" suggests, the members of the Smiths Falls Police service have taken an active interest in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our community. After all, not only must we work here, we live here as well! Listed below are some of the community activities and charity events that we actively organize and/or participate in.Special Olympics - Law Enforcement Torch Run
The Special Olympics gives young people with disabilities the opportunity to actively engage in competitive sporting
activities. Athletes have the opportunity to train twelve months of the year, and each year they are given the
opportunity to compete in either a provincial, national or international event. Yet, training facilities,
transportation, and event organization require money, and the organization would be lost without the generous support
of individual donors, sponsors and volunteers.The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an Ontario-based event which involves the participation of a host of police agencies. The aim of the Torch run is to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics. The torch run involves members of many different police agencies participating in a cross-province relay race, carrying the Flame of Hope through their respective communities. The Torch Run began in 1987, and has since raised $9 million dollars. The Smiths Falls Police Service is honoured to be able to participate in this event on an annual basis.
Visit the Special Olympics Internet site.
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Fund Raising Award Constable Klassen of the Smiths Falls Police Service along with Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Andrew Burdett of Peterborough/Lakefield Police Service accept the Zone 3 award for top fundraiser. Their team collectively raised $73,000.00 in 2009 for Special Olympics events such as the Law Enforcement Torch Run. |
Special Olympics - Charity Golf Tournament
Each year to further support the Ontario Special Olympics, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service work hard to setup, promote, run and
participate in a Charity Golf Tournament. The great event is usually held in July and hosts more than 60 golfers. The event concludes with a dinner and
prizes generously donated by the local business community.
Since 1995, the event has raised more than $20,000 for the Ontario Chapter of the Special Olympics, and it has brought a great deal of awareness to the cause. In 2011 the tournament raised a record $13,000.
Special thanks to local businesses for their generous donations and of course the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club.
Cops for Cancer
Cops for Cancer started in 1994 when an Edmonton police officer heard of a 5-year old Edmonton boy who was being teased at school because of his baldness (as a result of chemotherapy treatment). The officer, Sgt. Gary Goulet, had a shaved head as well, and invited the boy to have his picture taken with himself in a police cruiser. Soon thereafter, Sgt. Goulet gathered a group of Edmonton police officers to attend the boy's school where they would have they heads shaved in front of the entire school -- simply to show that having a shaved head was cool! The event received a lot of media attention, and became a sanctioned event run by the Canadian Cancer Society. Today, it has grown to include coin drives, sponsorships, golf tournaments, and endurance races. The money raised by Cops for Cancer goes to support research into those cancers with a high incidence of infecting children. To date, Cops for Cancer has raised more than $4,000,000.
Each year, many members of the Smiths Falls Police Service solicit sponsorships from friends and families, which they donate in turn to the Canadian Cancer society. At the end of the sponsorship drive, these members have their heads shaved in front of a thrilled crowd of community members and the media.
Visit the Canadian Cancer Society Internet site.
Visit the Cops for Cancer Internet site.
Terry Fox Run
Two Smiths Falls Police Officers join St. Francis elementary school children
involved in the 2008 Terry Fox run.
Movember
During the month of November several members of the Smiths Falls Police service grew 'staches as part of Movember. The
charity event was created to help raise money in support of prostate cancer research and general men's health awareness.
Our members raised nearly $5000 before shaving off their beloved or sometimes hated 'staches at the end of the month.
Thanks to all those who generously donated to this worthwhile cause.
Click here to learn more about Movember. Click here to view the Smiths Falls Police Movember participant's pages.
Blueline Magazine
The Smiths Falls Police Service was featured in the November 2011 issue of Blue Line Magazine. The article
written by Tony Palermo is titled "A progressive approach to policing the Rideau". You can read the full story by
clicking here or by visiting
the Blueline website.
Copperheads Charity Hockey Tournament
On October 19, 2011 the Smiths Falls Police Copperheads Hockey team hosted a one day tournament. In the end Ottawa Fire beat
out Lanark County OPP to win the tournament and over $2100 was raised to support a new outdoor community rink. Special thanks
to Red Blair, Burt Stranberg, Rick Green, Tim Horton's Beckwith St, Pizza Pizza Beckwith St, Garden Market, Quattrocchi's,
The Town of Smiths Falls and Parks and Recs for their generosity and support.
Four medals brought home from the 2011 World Police and Fire Games
The 2011 World Police and Fire Games took place from August 25 to
September 5, 2011 in New York City. Some 15,000 athletes representing 70 countries competed in 65 events. Smiths Falls Police Service is
proud to announce that our own Sergeant Empey brought home four medals.
Click to read press release.
Smiths Falls Police, Kids and Bears Hockey
Several Smiths Falls Police officers were in attendance at the Bears Hockey Game on February 11, 2011. The officers greeted
visitors and paid the admission for any kids attending the game. In total the cost of admission for 81 kids was covered by the Smiths Falls
Police Association.
Harvest Run
On Sept 26th,2010 five members of the Smiths Falls Police Service participated in the 2nd Annual Smiths Falls Harvest Run. The race was 5.7km and the entry fee was 4 cans of food for donation to the Smiths Falls Food Bank. We are pleased to announce that our members contributed over 100 cans of food and 3 finished in the top 10.
Bike Helmet and Cycling Safety Program
During the summer of 2010 the Smiths Falls Police Service, Crime Stoppers and Canadian Tire initiated a cycling safety program. Over 150
children were stopped and checked by police during the summer months to ensure they were in compliance with the law, wearing helmet and following
safe cycling practices.
Their were 10 weekly draws for $25 and grand prize draw of a bicycle (valued at $450) donated by Canadian Tire.The grand prize was awarded on August 26, 2010 to a 12 year old Smiths Falls boy from Empress Avenue.
For more information on cycling legal and safe see our Cycling Safety Tips page.
Home and Auto Safety
On May 4, 2010 Constable Smith worked a booth to provide
education and information for citizens on home and auto safety tips and products.
Charity Fund Raising Recognition
On April 26th, 2010 a presentation was made to Chief Larry Hardy at the Police Services Board Meeting by members of the Peterborough/Smiths
Falls Law Enforcement Torch Run Team recognizing the Outstanding Contribution of the Smiths Falls Police Service to the Law Enforcement Torch
Run.
With the assistance and support of the Smiths Falls Police and the Smiths Falls Police Services Board the Peterborough/Smiths Falls Law Enforcement Torch Run Team was able to raise $73,000.00 for this worthy cause last year.
New Hockey Arena Contribution
On April 25th, 2010 members of the Smiths Falls Police Service hosted a BBQ during the Last Skate event at the Memorial Community
Centre. The BBQ raised $624.35 which will be donated to construction of the new arena along with $5000 from the Smiths Falls Police Association.
Childern's Hospital Fund Raising
These images are of the Neonatal intensive care nurses' lounge in CHEO (Childrens Hospital of Eatern Ontario). Constable Empey with the support
of the police service, the community of Smiths Falls and surrounding area, raised over $56,000 to furnish this lounge and parent rooms.
Bowl for Kids
On February 27, 2010 officers from the Smiths Falls Police Service participated in the annual
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids.
Our team raised nearly $400 and the event was a great success with over 700 participants helping to raise over $68000.
Stuff a Cruiser Campaign
Every November the Smiths Falls Police organize and run their Stuff a Cruiser Campaign. The goal is to collect food and diapers as well as
monetary donations for local food banks. This charitable endeavour is usually a great success thanks to the help of the Smiths Falls Town Hall
employees, local schools and our generous community.In 2009 more than 2000LBS of food along with diapers and monetary donations were collected for the Tay Valley Food Bank. It was enough to stuff the Police truck and 3 cruisers full. The Smiths Falls Police Association also purchased $300.00 worth of baby food and diapers for the food bank.
Community Challenge Match
June 2009 Smiths Falls Police members participated in the Community Challenge Match at the Smiths Falls Fish and Game Club. The Charity Match
raised $1,930.00 for the Military Families Fund. Our Service was awarded a trophy for the largest contribution. In the photo from left to right
are: Constable Gallagher, Constable King, Constable Coon and Constable Slate.
Armed Force Appreciation
June 2009 Smiths Falls Police took part in Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Police Chief Hardy along with Deputy Chief Dowdall our CIB unit and
patrol officers attended to pay our respects. After the official ceremony our officers took the opportunity to try on some Paratrooper gear.
SFPS and the Grey Cup
In May of 2009 Smiths Falls native Derek Armstrong #60 of the Calgary Stampeders
(2008 Grey Cup Champions), brought home the Grey Cup Trophy. Smiths Falls Police lead the welcome home
parade and happily took on the duties of guarding the Trophy.
Child Safety Seats
Constable Smith works a booth at the local Walmart to provide education on the proper use of Child Safety Seats.
McHappy Day
Deputy Chief Dowdall "helping" out the local McDonalds for McHappy Day. On McHappy day McDonalds donates $1.00 for every Egg McMuffin, Big Mac and Happy Meal sold to local charities.
Currently our local McDonalds is raising money for the Smiths Falls Hospital and have a long term goal of $25,000 which they expect to meet and exceed.
Cataraqui Trail
During the month of December Drummonds Gas donates 1/2 a cent per litre of gas purchased at their Lombard
Street location, to the
Cataraqui Trail.This picture from 2007 shows Russ Drummond presenting a cheque for $1882.81 to Chief Hardy.
Copperheads - Smiths Falls Police Association Hockey Team
The Copperheads team is comprised of members of the Smiths Falls Police Association as well as members form Ottawa, Peel Region and OPP, both active and retired.
For more information check out the Copperheads website.