News Releases

  • Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Investigation

    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.

  • Peel Police Service Board Releases Comprehensive Report on Human Rights and Policing

    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.

  • Peel Police Service Board Announces Re-election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 and Welcomes Matt Mahoney’s Return

    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.

  • **Media Invite** Peel Regional Police team focused on guns and gangs seizes record number of illegal firearms in 2024

    On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Peel Regional Police will announce the year-end results of Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Policing (STEP).

  • Peel Regional Police One of the First in Ontario to take 30X30 Initiative Pledge

    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.

  • Peel Regional Police Launches 2024 Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign

    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.

  • Peel Police Service Board Releases Report on Community Consultations on Human Rights and Police Governance

    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.

  • *** MEDIA INVITE *** Peel Regional Police provides update on Sexual Assault Investigation

    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.

  • Public Safety Alert /Sexual Assault Investigation

    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.

  • “Miracle on Main Street” Event Launch

    **Media Invite**  “Miracle on Main Street” Event Launch Region of Peel – It's that time of year again when families begin to think about the upcoming holiday season. Many families in the Region of Peel find providing their children with an enjoyable Christmas challenging.