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Mayor Fred Eisenberger vacating Hamilton Police Services Board Chair position, exiting board

November 16 2021

HAMILTON, ON – Mayor Fred Eisenberger is vacating his role effective November 26th as Chair of the Hamilton Police Services Board and exiting the board, fulfilling his commitment to not serve an entire term and make way for a new Chair and a new board pick that potentially boosts diversity. Eisenberger says he originally intended serving two years on the board but the challenges of the pandemic plus the need to recruit and appoint a new Chief and Deputy Chief extended the time frame.
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Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on Duty to Treat All Members of our Community with Respect

February 12 2021

HAMILTON, ON - Our police service members are rightfully held to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and have a positive duty to treat all members of our community with respect. A recent video showing a tense interaction between a resident and two Hamilton Police Service Officers is concerning. The incident is now under investigation and I look forward to the outcome.  
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City of Hamilton reminds residents to obey the rules of the roundabout as part of its Vision Zero campaign

October 2 2019

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton is launching a month-long campaign aimed at educating drivers about the rules of the roundabout. The “Roundabout Safety” campaign is part of the world-wide Vision Zero initiative. In collaboration with Hamilton Police Services, the City of Hamilton is reminding drivers to yield to pedestrians, cyclists and any traffic already travelling through the roundabout. Motorists are reminded to always slow down, proceed with caution and signal when exiting the roundabout.
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Impaired is impaired: the dangers of cannabis and driving

October 17 2018

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Police Service are reminding motorists that it is illegal and dangerous to drive while impaired, whether by alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medication or cannabis.  Even a small amount of drugs or alcohol can affect a driver’s balance, coordination, motor skills, attention, judgment, reaction time, and decision-making skills.
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State from Mayor Eisenberger on recent random police questioning of Councillor Green

April 27 2016

HAMILTON, ON April 27, 2016 –As this is a formal complaint, and as I am both mayor and a member of the Police Services Board, it would not be proper to comment while the matter is being investigated. My position on carding in general is well-known: it is indiscriminate, targeted, street checks, without the suspicion of a crime. As far as I’m concerned this must not be practiced and it is proper that it be banned. 
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