Peel Regional Police is committed to tackling crime and enhancing public safety. With the support of the communities we serve, our members work tirelessly to address the issues in our region that matter most to you.
By strengthening our presence in the community, we have been able to reduce 9-1-1 wait times, respond to calls for service more quickly and disrupt criminal operations more effectively.
Here we will celebrate some of our achievements in 2025. Check back regularly to learn more about how we’re working to protect and serve you better.
Our Commitment to Road Safety
We're making sure tow truck drivers play by the rules. Our officers are conducting license checks and roadside inspections to protect Peel Region from unsafe drivers and fraud — all part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our roads safe.
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Enforcing Safety Standards for Tow Truck Drivers in Peel Region (Video)
Cracking Down on Retail Offences
Between May and September 2025, our investigators launched a targeted retail blitz across Mississauga and Brampton’s busiest shopping areas. Using coordinated foot and mobile patrols, they focused on offenders with violent histories, repeat charges, or outstanding warrants. The outcome was significant: 138 arrests (116 repeat offenders), 294 charges laid, nearly $86,000 in stolen goods recovered, and two weapons seized.
Retail crime spans shop theft, break and enters, and violent incidents like robbery. This blitz was part of our ongoing commitment to proactive enforcement, and the next blitz will be held this winter.
Project Undeliverable
Project Undeliverable led to the recovery of 465 stolen mail items valued at over $400,000. In collaboration with Halton Regional Police and Canada Post, Peel Regional Police uncovered a group targeting residential mailboxes to steal sensitive personal information—fueling identity theft and financial fraud across our communities.
As a result of the investigation, eight individuals now face 344 Criminal Code charges. Recovered items include 255 cheques, 182 credit cards, 35 government-issued IDs, and 20 gift cards.
A Stronger Response to Combatting Hate
We’ve officially launched a dedicated Hate Crime Unit, marking a significant step forward in strengthening our service and deepening our commitment to the communities we serve.
This new unit works in close collaboration with the Cross Functional Support Team and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bureau to ensure a more streamlined, culturally responsive approach to investigating hate-motivated incidents. Together, these teams will lead investigations, provide enhanced support to victims, and build stronger trust with those most impacted.
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Peel Regional Police Launches New Hate Crime Unit
Targeting Repeat Retail Theft
Our Community Intervention and Response Team (CIRT) is working directly with businesses and community partners to address repeat retail theft and enhance public safety. A recent initiative led by 21 Division CIRT identified several businesses repeatedly targeted by theft. In just one month, officers made 20 arrests, laid 113 Criminal Code charges, executed 27 warrants, and recovered a stolen vehicle.
Established in 2022, CIRT supports frontline officers by responding to persistent, community-based issues such as low-level crime, homelessness, and public disorder. Since May 2025, 21 Division has focused on disrupting organized retail crime through targeted Community Safety Projects—helping protect businesses and strengthen neighbourhoods.
Project Wool
A tip from the public led our Community Intervention and Response Team (CIRT) to launch Project Wool, a targeted operation focused on drug trafficking and stolen property. The investigation resulted in the removal of a significant quantity of illegal and dangerous substances from our streets, along with property linked to criminal activity.
Officers seized over 9,000 grams of illicit cannabis, along with cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and psilocybin, marking an important step toward a safer community.
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Removing Unsafe Vehicles From the Road
At this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Truck Blitz, Peel officers in the Road Safety Services department conducted 19 traffic inspections—resulting in three vehicles being placed out of service.
Peel Region, a major transportation hub, sees immense commercial traffic—especially at Highway 401 and Dixie Road, which experiences between 13,000 to 15,000 vehicles daily.
Through diligent inspections and hands-on training, Peel Police is removing high-risk vehicles from the road by identifying serious mechanical and legal issues, ultimately preventing fatalities. Every inspection is a step toward preventing tragedy and saving lives.
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Road Safety in Action: Peel Police Inspect 19 Trucks in One-Day Blitz (Video)
Victims and Survivors Symposium: A Call for Change
On September 23, Peel Regional Police and the Peel Police Service Board hosted Ontario’s first policing-led Victims and Survivors Symposium, bringing together more than 250 participants — including survivors, community partners, and police leaders — to confront the devastating impact of violent crime and repeat offenders.
The recommendations presented – including calling for bail reform, expanding support services for victims and survivors, and advancing legislative changes to reduce harm and protect communities – were shaped by lived experiences and informed by the frontline organizations who support survivors every day.
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Meet some of our newest officers
In August, we welcomed 79 new constables to be part of our mission to be the most innovative, progressive and inclusive service in North America. Our newest officers stand ready to work together, and serve with integrity, to build a safer stronger future for all our communities in the Peel Region.
Watch some of them reflect on their journey into policing in this video and watch for more videos profiling several new officers.
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Empowering Young Minds Through Safety Education.
The Peel Children’s Safety Village is a trusted cornerstone of safety education in Peel Region, helping children build the knowledge and confidence they need to make safe choices—at home, in school, and online.
Between 2024 and 2025, over 12,000 students participated in hands-on, age-appropriate programs tailored to their developmental stage. From learning how to call 9-1-1 in Grade 1 to navigating online risks in Grade 5, each experience is designed to be interactive, engaging, and rooted in real-life scenarios. The presence of Peel Police officers throughout the programs reinforces key safety messages and builds trust with students.
The Safety Village is more than a place to learn—it’s a place where children feel seen, supported, and prepared to navigate the world safely.
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Project Due Diligence
Project Due Diligence was a targeted investigation led by the Community Intervention Response Team in response to a surge of community complaints the around Hurontario Street and Dundas Street in Mississauga.
Working closely in collaboration with community and retail partners, investigators identified fourteen commercial retail locations as hotspots for frequent calls, primarily related to trespassing, violations of the Liquor License Act and drug related activity. Business owners reported disruptive behavior deterred customers, resulting in significant revenue losses.
The Community Intervention Response Team’s safety initiative led to the execution of four search warrants and the arrest of seven individuals. Drugs, illegal cannabis and cash were seized and all the individuals were charged criminally.
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Faster Online Reporting. Faster Response.
Our upgraded online reporting platform makes it easier to report non-emergency incidents quickly and securely. Whether you're submitting a driving complaint or accessing the Vulnerable Persons Registry, you can now file reports in just a few clicks.
By reducing non-emergency call volumes, we help keep phone lines clear for urgent situations—so officers can respond faster when it matters most.
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Every Call Counts
In some situations, where there is no immediate threat to safety or ongoing criminal activity, calls may be classified as non-emergency. Examples of non-emergency calls include noise or driving complaints.
While we prioritize emergency calls, non-emergency calls are just as important to us. To improve our response capabilities, we are investing in new technology, including Next Generation 911 (NG911).
We’ve reduced response times for non-emergency calls by 23.47%—from 159.72 minutes in 2024 to just 122.23 minutes between May and June 2025—helping us address community concerns faster and more efficiently than ever.
Project Bengal
Project Bengal was a four-month drug and stolen property investigation led by the Community Incident Response Team, which originated in response to a community complaint received through engagement efforts in the Meadowvale area.
Working in close collaboration with retail partners, investigators focused on drug trafficking and organized retail theft, successfully linking multiple suspects and two residences to thefts across the region. The operation resulted coordinated search warrants, multiple arrests and the recovery of approximately $30,000 in stolen merchandise—returned to victim retailers. A significant quantity of cocaine and other illicit drugs were also seized, along with proceeds of crime, effectively dismantling a criminal network operating in the area.
This initiative highlights the impact of community-first policing—where public concerns drive action, and partnerships lead to safer neighbourhoods.
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Project Lantern
Project Lantern is a proactive initiative in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society of Peel that is designed to safeguard and reduce incidents of missing vulnerable persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia within the Region of Peel. Officers from the Divisional Mobilization Unit (DMU) work with those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their families to identify risks, discuss safeguarding information and encourage their participation in the Vulnerable Persons Registry - an online portal that contains select personal and medical information that can assist in locating a missing vulnerable individual.
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Faster record check service
Getting a record check is often the last important step in getting a new job or volunteer position and it is critical that they are completed in a timely manner. We are proud to say that due to investment in technological improvements including accepting online applications, we have been able to reduce the average time it takes to complete a record check from six weeks in 2024 to three days this year! That means that you can get to work, paid or volunteer, faster.
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Project Outsource
In July 2024, Project Outsource was launched to investigate a criminal organization believed to be behind a significant number of extortion incidents and related acts of violence. As the investigation progressed, it became clear that the criminal network operated with two distinct, but interconnected components: one dedicated to extortion and violence, and the other rooted in the towing industry.
Investigators uncovered evidence that several individuals were engaged in insurance fraud by staging vehicle collisions, and using threats, assaults, and firearms to exert control over local towing operations.
In all, 18 people are facing 97 charges as a result of this joint forces operation with Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Halton Regional Police, York Regional Police, and Toronto Police Service.
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Project Pelican
In conjunction with national and international partners, Peel Regional Police dismantled a transnational organized criminal network trafficking illicit drugs into the Greater Toronto Area. The investigation, Project Pelican, marked the largest drug seizure in the service’s history – with nearly $50 million worth of cocaine seized.
The investigation started as a probing into a cocaine smuggling operation using U.S.-Canada commercial trucking routes and ended up being linked to multiple individuals, trucking companies and storage sites. In all, 479 kilograms of cocaine was seized and nine people were arrested in Ontario and face a total of 35 charges.
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