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Community Involvement 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. 
2012 Torch Run - Biggest fund raiser ever
In 2012 the Smiths Falls Police Association held its 15th annual golf tournament for Ontario Special Olympics. The event was our biggest success to date, raising over $14000. While a road toll and charity BBQ on June 8, 2012 also raised an impressive $11000. And the team total for 2012 with the Peterborough Lakefield Police was over $74000!
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.
On June 17, 2012 Sergeant Paul Klassen of Smiths Falls Police was awarded the Community Sports Award by Kinsmen and the Law Enforcement Torch Run Award of Honour by the Ontario Association Chiefs of Police and Special Olympics Ontario. The award was given in recognition his many years of dedication and volunteer work to run and promote the Law Enforcement Torch run in the Town of Smiths Falls. 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
Over $2500 raise at 4th Annual Kidz and Kopz Police Charity Hockey Tournament 
On November 28, 2012 the Smiths Falls police association along with the Smiths Falls Copperheads police hockey team
hosted the 4th annual Kidz and Kopz Tournament. This year 10 teams participated and over $2500 was raised. The funds
were donated to local elementary schools, each receiving $500! A special thanks to our sponsors.
Stuff a Cruiser Campaign 
Every Fall 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.The Smiths Falls Police Service would like to thank everyone for their participation in the "2012 Stuff a Cruiser Campaign". A whopping 4625lbs of food and $210.00 was collected for the Food Bank. This far exceeded the totals from last year. For more information click: Stuff a Cruiser 2012 - Thank You. Bicycle Helmet Contest (photo courtesy of: Marla Shook,News Editor, EMC Canadian Gazette) 
In the summer of 2012 the Bicycle Helmet Contest was run once again. This contest was initated in 2010 by the
Smiths Falls Police Service, the Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers and Smiths Falls Canadian Tire
Store. The contest was created to encourage people to wear bicycle helmets, especially youth.
Smiths Falls Police Officers on the streets took names of youth wearing their helmets. The youths were entered into a weekly draw for the chance to win a $25.00 Canadian Tire gift card courtesy of Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers. All of the names collected over the 8-week program were eligible for the final draw of a brand new bicycle donated by Smiths Falls Canadian Tire. Smiths Falls Police along with the Smiths Falls and District Crime stoppers and Smiths Falls Canadian Tire Store would like to congratulate our winners of the 2012 Bicycle Helmet Contest:
On February 10, 2012 the Smiths Falls Police hosted another Kids and Bears Hockey game. Over 300 kids enjoyed free admission to the Bears Hockey Game, courtesy of the Smiths Falls Police. This is the second year Smiths Falls police have sponsored a free admission night for kids to a local Bears Hockey game. Over $500 was raised for the outdoor community rink. 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.
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. 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.
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. |
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