News Releases

  • Police cruiser at night
    ***Media Invite*** PRP provides update on Extortion Investigative Task Force (EITF) *** MEDIA INVITE ***Region of Peel - On February 7, 2024, Peel Regional Police will provide an update on the Extortion Investigative Task Force (EITF) that was created in response to extortion attempts involving the South Asian community. WHAT: Update on Extortion Investigative Task Force (EITF) WHERE: Peel Regional Police Headquarters 7150 Mississauga Road, Mississauga ON L5N 8M5 WHEN: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.
  • Burlington Man Charged With Firearm Offences

    Region of Peel – Officers from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged an 18-year-old man from Burlington with firearm-related offences.  On February 3, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.

  • Peel Police Reflections on 50 Years of a Safer Community Together

    Peel Police Reflections on 50 Years of a Safer Community Together Over the last 50 years, Peel Regional Police has been part of some historical events that have impacted many in our community and worldwide. Here are a few stories we would like to highlight as we reflect on the last 50 years and thank everyone we have had the privilege to work alongside to create a Safer Community Together.

  • Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Retail Theft

    Click here for Video Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau collaborated with Square One Shopping Centre and Loss Prevention Officials on an initiative to reduce retail theft and enhance community safety. Between December 4 and December 16, 2023, investigators engaged in a retail enforcement blitz deploying dedicated resources in a proactive and tactical manner through foot and mobile patrols to detect, arrest and process offenders with emphasis placed on repeat, violent and/or individuals that were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.

  • Peel Regional Police Launches Task Force in Response to Extortion Investigations

    Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police is currently investigating a disturbing trend of extortion attempts. These attempts are primarily targeted towards members of our South Asian business community.

  • Additional Charges Laid in Kenneth Law Investigation

    Region of Peel – Investigators from a multi-jurisdictional team have announced additional charges against 57-year-old Kenneth Law of Mississauga. Previously reported in May 2023, Kenneth Law was arrested in relation to an investigation involving the online sale and distribution of Sodium Nitrite.

  • Police cruiser at night
    Peel Regional Police celebrates 50 years of service in 2024

    VIDEO 2024 is Peel Regional Police's 50th anniversary of providing policing services to the Region of Peel. On January 1, 1974, the municipal police forces of Brampton, Chinguacousy, Mississauga, Port Credit and Streetsville amalgamated to form Peel Regional Police.

  • Located Missing Brampton Woman

    Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau located 29-year-old Marie-Pierre from Brampton. Marie-Pierre was last seen on Monday, September 11, 2023, in the area of County Court Boulevard and Hurontario Street in the City of Brampton.

  • Register now for community consultations on Peel Regional Police’s Human Rights Project

    Region of Peel - Together with the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (ARAC), Peel Regional Police will engage in a series of public consultations beginning in November. The consultations will be focused on the Human Rights Project established through principles set by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC).

  • Oath of Office – Deputy Chief Lauren Jackson

    Region of Peel – The Peel Police Services Board and Peel Regional Police would like to officially welcome Deputy Chief Lauren Jackson, who was sworn in as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on October 23, 2023.  She will join Chief Nishan Duraiappah's executive team.