- Paul Hamilton, Deputy Chief of the Hamilton Police Service, named new Chief of Police for the Niagara Parks Police Service
- Current Chief of Police Paul Forcier retiring after 38 years of service with the Niagara Parks Police Service
Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Commission is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Hamilton as the new Chief of Police for the Niagara Parks Police Service, effective June 1, 2026.
Previously serving as the Deputy Chief of Police, Support Services, with the Hamilton Police Service, Paul Hamilton joins the Niagara Parks Police Service following a 35-year career in public safety with proven experience leading complex, high-visibility policing and emergency response operations in dynamic environments. He will begin his role as Chief of the Niagara Parks Police Service effective June 1, 2026.
As the new Chief of Police, Paul Hamilton will oversee the Niagara Parks Police Service and its sworn members who are responsible for protecting and patrolling the 56-kilometre Niagara River corridor, including Niagara Falls, which welcomes over 13 million visitors each year.
Current Chief of Niagara Parks Police Paul Forcier will be retiring on June 5, 2026, after a 38-year career with the Niagara Parks Police Service. The Commission thanks Chief Forcier for his dedication and leadership over his distinguished career.
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“Following a recruitment process, the Niagara Parks Commission is proud to be welcoming Paul Hamilton as our next Chief of the Niagara Parks Police Service. This executive role with Niagara Parks is important to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our local residents and visitors to the Niagara River corridor. Paul’s depth of experience and relationships within the provincial policing community will position the Niagara Parks Police Service well to continue delivering its mandate. On behalf of Niagara Parks, I would like to thank and acknowledge the tremendous career of our currently serving Chief of Police, Paul Forcier, who has earned a well-deserved retirement after 38 years with our Service.” – David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks
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About the Niagara Parks Police Service
Established in 1887, the Niagara Parks Police Service provides specialized policing services along the 56-kilometre Niagara River corridor. The sworn members of the Niagara Parks Police Service are employed by the Niagara Parks Commission and appointed as Special Constables by the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board under the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act of Ontario. Members perform policing functions including proactive patrols, the enforcement of provincial and federal statutes, maintaining the public peace, responding to routine and emergency calls for service and providing assistance to visitors.
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