Hamilton Defund The Police

• Frank Bergen named Hamilton’s 36th chief of police

  'As your chief, I am committed to ensuring our service and its members will work together in a way that embraces the broader community and in delivering public safety,' said Bergen

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  May 7, 2021
  
• Councillors approve 2021 Hamilton police budget, reject reallocating surplus to community services

  Under the current policy, Chad Collins notes that surplus police operating funds are reinvested into the service's capital needs, including vehicles, computers and facilities.

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  Feb 11, 2021
  
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• Hamilton councillor apologizes for ‘mischaracterizing’ actions of police officers

  Hamilton councilor Nrinder Nann said Thursday, 'I mischaracterized the officers involved in the traffic violation, and I sincerely apologize.'

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  Dec 3, 2020
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• Demonstrators arrested for trespassing after proposed meeting with Hamilton mayor collapses

  The arrests at city hall come after a dispute over who could attend a meeting between mayor Fred Eisenberger and demonstrators.

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  Dec 2, 2020
• Demonstrators leave coffin in front of Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s home

  Protestors said the action was in response to the mayor's refusal to 'come out' and meet with his constituents.

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  Dec 1, 2020
• City issues trespass orders to protestors, removes tents out front of city hall

  Last week, the city warned protestors they would have to remove structures and equipment by Sunday night.

  Nov 30, 2020
• Protesters in Hamilton city hall forecourt ordered to remove tents by midnight Sunday

  Protesters that have been camping out in tents in front of Hamilton City Hall are being told they must remove the tents by the end of the weekend.

  Nov 26, 2020
• Hamilton councillor alleges intimidation by police, as demonstration continues at city hall

  The demonstrators are demanding a large portion of the police budget be reallocated to address the city’s housing crisis.

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  Nov 25, 2020
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• Demonstrators camp out in front of Hamilton city hall, call for defunding of police

  Demonstrators' demands include calling on Hamilton police to immediately reduce their budget by 50 per cent, and for their 2020 budget surplus of $567,875 to be reallocated toward "free permanent housing" in Hamilton.

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Chief says public safety would face ‘significant impact’ if Hamilton police budget cut by 20%

  Girt says more than 90 per cent of the police budget is tied to wage and benefits.

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  Sep 24, 2020