crime unit Strategic and tactical services (Division 7) Special response unit Drug branch Intelligence Support services Communications branch Records branch Evidence management Court services Information technology Community and corporate services Community resources Human resources Training branch Quality assurancePolicing standards Public complaints Executive office Media relations Emergency planning Research and planning Business planning Shoulder flashes Shoulder flashes are worn on the uniforms of Waterloo Regional Police officers. Fleet Current vehicles in service Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Ford Police Interceptor Utility Dodge Magnum Ford E-Series GMC Savana Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vehicle markings Marked cruisers are white, with hood, trunk lid, front and rear quarter panels and bumpers painted navy blue. The text Waterloo Regional Police in silver retroreflective text with a navy blue outline appears on the sides of the vehicles. A distinct solid red line curves from the front, through to the rear of the vehicle, with the motto "People Helping People" and "911" on the rear quarter panel. A series of white horizontal stripes appear above and below the curved red stripe. The crest of the police service appears on the rear pillar as well. A Canadian flag in addition to any special designations for the vehicle, such as "supervisor", "traffic", "duty officer" are displayed on the front fender. On the rear of the cruiser, the text "Waterloo Regional Police" is displayed on the left side of the trunk lid, and the vehicle number and divisional designation (where applicable) on the right side. On the bumper appears the police service website (wrps.on.ca), along with the Crime Stoppers tip-line number encompassed by retroreflective chevrons. Affixed to the roof is a red and blue LED light bar, as well as several antennas for communication and GPS. Officer ranks The rank structure used by the WRPS is defined by regulations of Ontario's Police Services Act. Chief of police (crown and three maple leaves) Deputy chief (crown and two maple leaves) Superintendent (crown) Inspector (two maple leaves) Staff sergeant (crown and three chevrons) Sergeant (three chevrons) Constable The Waterloo Regional Police Service does not use the rank of staff superintendent or staff inspector. Auxiliary unit The Waterloo Regional Police Service also has an auxiliary unit, composed of approximately 75 unpaid civilian volunteers. Auxiliary officers assist with special events, parades, as well as community programs. See also Integrated Security Unit Ceremonial Band of the Waterloo Regional Police References External links Waterloo Regional Police Service Law enforcement