On February 25, 2026, the Brantford Police Service participated in Pink Shirt Day to promote respect and inclusion across schools and workplaces in Brantford, Ontario. The event encouraged residents to wear pink to show support for kindness and to help stop bullying in the community.
This year’s theme, “Sprinkle Kindness,” focused on using simple actions to stand up against bullying and cyberbullying. Police members and staff joined the national campaign as part of a strategic effort to deepen community trust and create a safer environment for local residents.
This initiative connects to the service’s Youth Engagement Series (Y.E.S.), a program that teaches students about mental health, life skills, and building positive relationships. The police service is currently requesting $7,000 in funding from its auction trust fund to sustain the program after a federal grant expires in March 2026.
These community efforts coincide with a period of high demand for service, including a 100 per cent increase in mental health apprehensions without an order in January 2026 compared to the historical average. At the same time, the police are managing a large-scale renovation of their headquarters at 344 Elgin Street, with the first phase of the project now expected to reach handover in April 2026.
Along with these programs, Detective Constable Saundra Glover is leading the launch of a new Neighbourhood Watch program to help residents stay connected and safe. The police service is also increasing its presence in the downtown “Lower Bowl” through the reorganized Core Engagement Response Team (CERT) to address social issues through proactive partnerships.
