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What if everyone did something to make the world a better place? That’s exactly what youth from Peel Region are doing.
Peel Regional Police, along with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and the Peel District School Board, have been engaging students from grades 7 to 12 with a youth poster competition called “What if everyone did something to be: an ally, to be kind and inclusive”. This competition is for youth, by youth.
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A family loss or tragedy can take place at any time.  On Saturday, April 16, 2011 at approximately 2:50 pm, the Kearn family experienced that loss first hand.
Kearn Nedd was taking part in a poker tournament at an establishment in the City of Brampton. At this time, a group of men entered the establishment and made a demand for money. While one of the victims was being struck with a gun, Kearn Nedd intervened, was shot and died later that day.
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Hate or bias motivated crimes are especially difficult for communities. They are personal attacks that go beyond individual conflict. The offense is upon the existence of the person about matters beyond their control. The attack on the victim, in reality, is an attack just for ‘being’. These crimes and incidents negatively impact not only the direct victim but any person who belongs to the same group to which the victim identifies.  The ripple effects,...
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Every year during the summer months Peel Regional Police hosts Police and Community Fun Day and open houses at each of the divisions. Bureaus such as Forensics, Marine, Tactical, Vice, Explosives Disposal and Arial Support showcase their work at different stations set up in the parking lot. Police Day offers a variety of fun and free activities for the whole family. This is a wonderful opportunity for community members to learn more about how we keep them safe.
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Did you know that it takes just one minute for a pet who has been left alone in a hot vehicle to start feeling the effects of the increased temperature?
We have all heard the phrase, “I’ll be back in a minute”, but, are you really back in a minute?  The answer to that question is often no! That minute can quickly become five minutes, ten and even more. We know you love your pets and want them with you as much as possible, but please...
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