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Record #:
OAK3944
Last Full Update:
20 Sep 2021
Contact Information
| pipesanddrums@haltonpolice.ca | |
| Website | www.haltonpolice.ca/about/ceremonial/pipesdrums.php |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonPoliceService/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/haltonpolice/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-regional-police-service Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonPolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HRPSBronte/featured |
| Primary Contact | Michael Cuffe, Pipe Major |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Established | 1987 |
| Primary Executive | John Guy, Special Constable; Phone: 905-825-4777 ext 3416 |
| Funding | Donations ; Fees |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | The band membership is comprised primarily of civilian volunteers. Some members are police officers, while others are retired police or peace officers. The HRPS P&D continues to grow with up-and-coming student musicians. * made up of 16 pipers, five snares and one bass drummer * wear the tartan of the Chisholm clan, the founding fathers of the Town of Oakville * performs by permission of the Chief of Police at a variety of community events within and beyond Halton Region over the course of a calendar year, including: * service functions * recruit swearing-ins * Police Day * other special events * ceremonies where the Chief and other dignitaries require 'piping in' * Volunteer Appreciation Nights * Police Exemplary Service Medal (PESM) Awards * Citizen Police Academy graduations * will also participate in private functions on a contractual basis * three-hour practice nights are held weekly throughout the entire year, with extra nights being afforded newer members for more dedicated instruction |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 10 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
| Application | Email for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - fee and gratuity schedule for events performance, available from Pipe Major |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters 2485 North Service Rd W Oakville, ON L6M 3H8 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd S (Regional Rd 25) and North Service Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Special Constable John Guy |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Music Groups |
| Service Categories | Music Groups ~ Public Safety/Protective Services Occupations |