The Coppertones

The Coppertones were formed in 1974. The TPS organized the group as a way to give something back to the community. The band assists the public by representing the Service through music, attending various functions, public venues and schools. All band members are active, full-time Service members and accomplished musicians. In 1994, the Coppertones received the prestigious Chief of Police Award for outstanding community service.

Photo: Const. Kevin Grant, Sp. Const. Kevin Campbell, Const. Ron Innis

The Coppertones have had many editions over the years, as a police band. The current edition of three TPS members plays a wide variety of contemporary and rock music to cover many venues and events. The group plays at community festivals, fundraisers, seniors' residences and schools. Over the last 32 years, the Coppertones have performed at Roy Thompson Hall, Breakfast TV, Mel Lastman Square, Nathan Phillips Square, the Toronto Fire Academy and the Wayne Gretzsky Arena in Brantford for their 125th Anniversary Banquet and Celebration.

The band may be booked at no charge to the community. If you would like to book the Coppertones to perform at your event, please contact Kevin Grant at 416-808-5503 or send an email to publicinformation@torontopolice.on.ca, or a letter to the Toronto Police Service Public Information, 40 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2J3.

For technical information about our set-up requirements, please contact Kevin Campbell via e-mail at styx@rogers.com.