Crime prevention is a shared responsibility between the community and the police. Crime Prevention Services is the research and policy centre for prevention programs and strategies at PRP. The Unit offers programs to support citizens and commercial businesses in protecting their families, homes and workplace.
Crime Prevention Services of the Peel Regional Police Service is comprised of experienced and knowledgeable personnel, and is an internationally recognized unit. Some of the awards the unit has received include:
- 2008 - Free for All Outreach award for youth education in local high schools
- 2007 - Mississauga Real Estate Police Merit award
- 2007 - Brampton Safe City/World Health Organization for excellence in Internet Safety and CPTED
- 2005 - International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP); Community Based Program Award.
- 2004 - Mississauga Board of Trade Police Service Award.
- 2003 - Ontario Crime Control Commission; Award of Excellence for Fighting Crime.
- 2002 - Ontario Crime Control Commission; Award for Excellence in Crime Control.
- 1999 - The Robert Boyne Memorial Crime Prevention Award, 1999.
- 1997 - International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP); Unit of the Year.
- 1996 - Herman Goldstein award for Excellence in Problem Solving.
Crime Prevention Services is known for its leadership in identifying and responding to risk management issues affecting both personal and asset protection. The unit is engaged in several, including:
- Personal and corporate asset protection.
- Residential and commercial risk assessment.
- Fact sheets and related resources.
- Program research and development.
- Public presentations.
- Community partnerships.