Media Releases

Our Media Relations Officers are the official spokespersons for the Halton Regional Police Service and act as the primary liaisons between the police service and the media.

Communications for emergency and major incidents

Whenever feasible, the Halton Regional Police Service will provide information to the public on emergencies and major incidents. Such information is released through direct notification to media agencies and postings to our website and Twitter account. If necessary, the information will include alert or warning messages and instructions.

The immediate release of information will be dependent on public, victim and officer safety concerns as well as investigative integrity.

Are you a member of a media outlet and have an inquiry?

For media inquiries, please call 905-825-4899 or email CorpComm@haltonpolice.ca.

Hours of availability are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

For after hours requests, please contact the on-duty Staff Sergeant for each district.

Oakville: 905-825-4777 ext. 2210

Burlington: 905-825-4777 ext. 2310

Milton and Halton Hills: 905-825-4777 ext. 2410

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Arrest Made in Oakville Commercial Break and Enter Investigations

Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 11:17 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to 6 separate break and enter incidents occurring at commercial businesses in Oakville.

During the overnight hours, between the days of July 7 and July 9 2024, HRPS responded to 6 businesses in Oakville including Hudson’s Bay Company, Freshway Market and Tommy Hilfiger, where a single suspect gained entry to the businesses by breaking glass or forcing open exterior doors. Property taken from the...

Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Launches in Oakville

Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 12:38 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new initiative to help combat auto thefts in the Town of Oakville.

Aftermarket GPS trackers contribute to the recovery of approximately 40% of stolen vehicles in Oakville, and police hope their broader use will reduce auto thefts and lead to even more recoveries. Project Oxygen encourages residents to place third-party trackers (such as an Apple Air Tag, Tile, Galaxy Smart Tag or Atuvos) inside their vehicles.

Tracker tools utilize technology...

Halton Police Implement Biometric Health Monitoring System for Detainees

Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:15 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has implemented a new biometric health monitoring system to help ensure the safety of detainees in police custody.

The system which was implemented in June, 2024, offers continuous, real-time monitoring of vital health metrics, including the heart rate and respiratory rate of detainees. The system is operational at the HRPS Central Lock-Up, located at 20 Division in Oakville, and provides alerts to staff in the event of medical distress. Using...

Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie of Halton Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:09 PM

(London, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Roger Wilkie, Deputy Chief of Halton Regional Police Service, will serve as the association’s President for 2024-2025. Deputy Chief Wilkie was sworn in during the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief Jim MacSween of York Regional Police, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Past-President.

“I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of so many incredible women and men who have...

Police Seek to Identify Suspect with a Knife in Burlington

Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 03:25 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking to identify a suspect who approached two female youths while holding a knife in Burlington.

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm the two youths were walking in the alleyway behind a plaza located at 676 Appleby Line in Burlington when they encountered an adult male suspect on a bicycle. The male was holding a large kitchen knife during the encounter with the youths. They were not physically injured.

The youths fled the scene and police...