Article content Monday marked the beginning of National Police Week – a seven-day public awareness campaign that encourages new connections between police and the communities they serve. “Increasingly, the demands on modern police agencies continue to expand,” said Timmins Police Chief John Gauthier. “It is clearly my responsibility to ensure that the Timmins Police continues to act as a community resource focused on community safety. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. TPS acknowledges National Police Week Back to video “These are challenging times that call upon each Timmins Police officer to continue to be responsive to the needs of our community.