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Timmins Police Service (also known as the Service de police de Timmins)
Timmins, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and a Badge
October 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 560
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Blazon
Arms
Chequy of nine Sable and Or a sledge hammer and a scabbing hammer in saltire surmounted by a gold nugget, all irradiated Or;
Crest
A porcupine sejant holding an eagle’s feather proper;
Supporters
Two burrowing owls each wearing a policeman’s helmet circa 1912 and issuant from a burrow in a grassy mount proper;
Motto
DIGNITAS ET INTEGRITAS;
Badge
A sledge hammer and a scabbing hammer in saltire surmounted by a gold nugget irradiated Or, all within an oval annulus Azure edged Or and inscribed TIMMINS POLICE in letters Argent environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper, and above a scroll Azure edged Or inscribed SERVICE in letters Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
A chequerboard pattern is often associated with policing services. The two hammers and gold nugget symbolize the gold-mining industry, which was the catalyst for starting the police service in the Timmins area.
Crest
The porcupine evokes the Porcupine Gold Rush and the mining camp at Porcupine Lake. The eagle’s feather symbolizes the area’s Indigenous community.
Supporters
The burrowing owls rising from holes symbolize the fact that the police service was established in a mining town whose residents often worked underground. The antique police helmets allude to the establishment of the police service in 1912.
Motto
This Latin phrase meaning “Pride and integrity” reflects the aspiration of the Service.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2016, in Volume 150, page 740 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Government