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Belleville marks 190 years of police service with new exhibits and downtown walking tour

By Paul Martin Apr 28, 2026 | 10:35 AM
The Belleville Police Service is marking 190 years of serving the community with a series of initiatives launching during National Police Week 2026 (May 10 to 16).
In partnership with Glanmore National Historic Site and the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, three initiatives will highlight the history and evolution of policing in Belleville, including two temporary exhibits and a new downtown walking tour.
To coincide with Museum Month in May, Glanmore will open a temporary exhibit titled 190 Years of the Belleville Police Service on May 12. The exhibit features artifacts and archival materials from the Belleville Police Service and explores the role of policing in the community over time.
A free open house will be held on May 12 from noon to 7 p.m. The exhibit runs until Sept. 13. Glanmore is located at 257 Bridge St. E. For hours of operation and admission rates, visit Glanmore.ca.
“This exhibit offers a unique opportunity to explore how policing has evolved alongside the growth of our community,” said Jennifer Lyons, Manager of Museum Services at the City of Belleville. “By sharing these artifacts and stories, we’re helping preserve an important part of Belleville’s history and inviting residents to connect with it in a meaningful way.”
Also launching May 12, the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County will present On the Beat in Belleville, a temporary exhibit showcasing archival records and photographs related to the Belleville Police Service. The exhibit will be on display until June 30 at 254 Pinnacle St. More information is available at cabhc.ca.
A new downtown walking tour will also debut May 12. Developed by the Belleville Police Service 190th Anniversary Committee in collaboration with Glanmore, the tour highlights several former police headquarters locations and includes interpretive panels featuring historic photos.
Printed maps will be available at the Community Policing Office, 211 Front St., and a digital version of the tour will be shared on Belleville Police Service social media channels. The walking tour will be available throughout 2026.
“This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the history of policing in Belleville and the many individuals who have served our community over the past 190 years,” said Murray Rodd, Chief of Police, Belleville Police Service. “We are proud to partner with Glanmore and the Community Archives to share these stories and give residents a deeper understanding of how policing has evolved alongside our community.”