News Releases

Region of Peel - Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are warning the public about a series of ongoing distraction thefts targeting elderly members of the community in Brampton. Police have received multiple reports of incidents...

Region of Peel - This Crime Prevention Week, Peel Regional Police is highlighting how prevention measures and community collaboration led to a significant decrease in pharmacy robberies. In 2021, Peel Regional Police recorded a 234 per cent increase in pha...

Region of Peel - The Peel Police Service Board has approved the 2026 police budget — a 9.9 per cent increase from last year — to enhance the safety and well-being of residents across the region.

Region of Peel – Officers from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau – Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Toronto man in connection with a human trafficking investigation. On Oct.

Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police, in collaboration with Halton Regional Police, have recovered more than 450 pieces of stolen mail, totalling a combined worth of more than $400,000 CAD. In April 2025, Peel and Halton Police launched a joint investigat...

Region of Peel - Peel Regional Police has launched a newly centralized unit to enhance the service's response to hate-motivated crimes / incidents, as well as culturally sensitive incidents. The Hate Crime Unit, working in conjunction with the Cross Functi...

Note: A backgrounder with additional information follows this release. Region of Peel -The Peel Police Service Board has received Peel Regional Police's annual Use of Force report and adopted key recommendations, including the introduction of a Disparity A...

Region of Peel - Peel Regional Police and the Peel Police Service Board hosted Ontario's first policing-led Victims and Survivors Symposium, bringing together victims, survivors, community partners, and police services to address the impacts of violent cri...

Region of Peel - Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is partnering with Peel Regional Police for the 2025-26 season to support recruitment efforts and spotlight the journey from varsity athlete to police officer. The partnership will celebrate former OUA at...

Region of Peel - Construction has officially begun at the Sir Robert Peel Centre, marking a major milestone in Peel Regional Police's efforts to modernize infrastructure and prepare for the future needs of our region. Built in 1981, the Sir Robert Peel Cen...