Established in 2015, the Community Mobilization Section supports the Chatham-Kent Police Service’s commitment to proactive, collaborative policing. In alignment with Ontario’s Community Safety and Well-Being approach, the section focuses on addressing the root causes of crime through early intervention, partnerships, and community engagement.
Led by one Sergeant, the section brings together several specialized units working to enhance community safety and well-being:
- Community Mobilization Officers – Three Constables who act as community contacts, working with local organizations, businesses, schools, and residents to address concerns and support safe, successful community initiatives.
- Crime Prevention & Community Safety Officers – Three Special Constables who deliver public safety education and crime prevention programming in schools and the community, including initiatives such as Bike Rodeos, Neighbourhood Watch Program, and the Values, Influences and Peers (V.I.P.) Program for Grade 5 students.
- Youth Crime Section – One Constable dedicated to early intervention and relationship-building with youth in elementary and secondary schools, working closely with community partners including LINCK.
- Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) – Established in 2006 in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, this team pairs a Constable with a Psychiatric Assessment Nurse to support individuals (16+) experiencing a mental health crisis through on-scene assessment and connection to care.
- Mobile Addictions Response Team (MART) – Launched in 2026 in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, this team pairs a police officer with an addictions therapist to respond to addiction-related calls, provide follow-up support, and connect individuals to treatment and resources.
Through a coordinated and proactive approach, the Community Mobilization Section works to improve safety, reduce risk, and strengthen the overall well-being of the Chatham-Kent community.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success” – Henry Ford