News Releases

WATCH VIDEO Region of Peel - In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Peel Regional Police (PRP) is highlighting its critical efforts and partnerships in combating this serious crime, including the rescue of 30 victims and the arrest of 38 traffickers in 2024. Human trafficking, which exploits vulnerable individuals for labour and sexual purposes, affects countless lives in Peel Region and across the world.

Brampton, ON - The Peel Police Service Board today urged the federal government to expand its border security efforts beyond illicit drugs to include stronger measures targeting the flow of illegal firearms into Canada. In a letter sent today to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty, and Minister of Justice Arif Virani, the Board expressed its strong support for enhanced federal border resources while also highlighting the urgent need to disrupt firearms smuggling.

Region of Peel– Investigators from the Special Victims Unit have arrested and charged a man in connection to multiple sexual assault incidents, which took place in Brampton. On Jan.

Region of Peel–The Peel Police Service Board is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive report on human rights and policing. Developed by leading experts Dr.

Region of Peel - During its January Board meeting, the Peel Police Service Board re-elected Regional Chair Nando Iannicca as Chair and Sumeeta Kohli as Vice-Chair for the 2025 calendar year. These leadership appointments underscore the Board's commitment to advancing community safety and well-being across the region.

Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police (PRP) is taking the 30X30 Initiative Pledge to have women comprise 30% of all recruit classes by 2030. Those at a launch event this morning also heard that the pledge supports PRP’s aspirational vision to see women account for 30% of its sworn membership by 2030, and that its policies and culture will intentionally support the success of qualified female officers.

Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police has officially launched its Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Campaign in partnership with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD).  This is an annual campaign as part of ongoing and collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving between November 16 to December 31, 2024.

Region of Peel – The Peel Police Service Board today unveiled Police Governance and Human Rights: Insights and Recommendations from Community Consultations, a report that outlines findings from extensive consultations with community members, human rights organizations, and subject-matter experts. The report presents the Peel Police Service Board with a transformative course toward embedding human rights principles into policing and governance across Peel Region.

Region of Peel - On November --- 2024, Peel Regional Police will provide an update on the investigation surrounding multiple sexual assault incidents that occurred in the city of Brampton and York Region (Vaughan). WHAT: Update on investigation surrounding multiple sexual assault incidents WHERE: Peel Regional Police Headquarters, (Note: outdoors by Monument) 7150 Mississauga Road, Mississauga Parking is available in the west parking lot WHEN: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.

VIDEO (English) VIDEO (Punjabi Version) Region of Peel - Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Special Victims Unit are seeking the public's assistance in relation to a sexual assault investigation. On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 6:45 a.