The Town of Halton Hills, comprised of Georgetown and Acton, covers an area of 276 square kilometres, and has a combined population of close to 56,000 (2011 figure).

Halton Regional Police Service 1 District locations include a police station in Georgetown (11 Division) and a substation in Acton (10 Division).

Policing responsibilities for Halton Hills (1 District) are combined with those of Milton. Four platoons of uniform officers, led by a Staff Sergeant and supported by an Inspector and civilian staff are responsible for delivering frontline policing services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton) is also supported by a Detective Sergeant who oversees the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB).

The Georgetown station is also home to an Inspector and supervisors that oversee HRPS response to many community events in 1 District (Halton Hills), Village Constable and Community Support Officer programs, volunteer staff and traffic-related issues and initiatives.

Halton Hills (1 District) is commanded by:

Superintendent Chris Perkins Telephone: 905-825-4747 or 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 ext. 2400

Superintendent Chris Perkins began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police in London England in 1980. After arriving in Canada, he joined the Halton Regional Police Service in April, 1989. Chris has had a varied career in policing, including time spent in London’s Traffic Division and foot beats; Halton’s uniform patrol, Criminal Investigations, and the Explosives Disposal Unit. He spent from 2007 to 2011 as the Commander of Regional Investigative Services before being transferred to 1 District in Fall, 2011. He is excited by the opportunity to lead a group of dedicated, community-minded officers who police the communities of Milton and Halton Hills. Chris lives in Oakville with his wife and two grown daughters. In his personal time, he has a passion for motorcycling and music. Chris is also a piper and part time drummer in the Halton Police Service Pipes & Drums.

Inspector Nishan Duraiappah Telephone: 905-825-4747 or 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 ext. 2401

Inspector Nishan Duraiappah joined the Halton Regional Police Service in 1995 and is responsible for uniform patrol operations in Milton and Halton Hills. Nishan began his policing career as a uniformed patrol officer in Acton, Georgetown and Milton. He has subsequently served throughout the Region in Burlington uniform patrol, Criminal Investigations, the Regional Drugs & Morality Unit, Guns & Gangs Unit, Diversity and Cultural Relations and as Executive Officer for the Deputy Chief of Operations. Nishan is well connected within the local community and is committed to improving community safety. In his personal time, Nishan coaches youth sports, plays a variety of  sports himself, is an avid musician and enjoys time with family and friends.