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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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Police Seek to Identify Oakville Robbery Suspect

Posted on Friday, October 03, 2025 02:47 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a suspect who robbed a convenience store in Oakville.

On September 11, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm the suspect entered the Circle K Convenience store located at 562 Trafalgar Road where he selected and concealed a quantity of grocery items from the store shelves. When confronted by an employee the suspect brandished a knife before he fled the store on foot, last seen travelling north on Trafalgar Road...

Halton Regional Police Service Announces Results of Project Safe Start 2025

Posted on Friday, October 03, 2025 02:03 PM

As thousands of Halton students headed back to school earlier this month, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) ramped up its education and enforcement efforts through its 18th annual Project Safe Start campaign, with the goal of reminding community members of the ABC’s of road safety – Always Be Cautious.

Between September 2 and 12, a combined 2,252 charges were laid and 637 warnings were issued across the Halton region. Two of the most common offences were disobeying stop signs and speeding.

Oakville Theatre Targeted During Overnight Hours

Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2025 12:40 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are investigating two violent incidents targeting an Oakville theatre in the past week.

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 5:20 am two suspects attended Film.ca Cinemas located at 171 Speers Road, where they used a flammable liquid to ignite a fire at the exterior entrance doors of the theatre. The fire remained contained to the exterior with moderate damage sustained.

The two suspects in this incident are described as:

1)      White, wearing black...

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Distraction Thefts Targeting Halton Seniors

Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2025 11:56 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is warning residents about a concerning trend of distraction thefts targeting seniors across Halton Region and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

In these incidents, suspects approach seniors in public and engage them by asking for directions or some false gesture of goodwill such as requesting prayers for a sick family member. Next, the suspect will distract the victim with hugging, or by placing inexpensive costume jewelry on them as a...

HRPS Leads Province by Establishing IPV Offender Management Unit

Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2025 10:46 AM

In response to the rising number of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) incidents occurring in Halton region and to enhance public safety, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to announce the formal establishment of a dedicated six-officer Offender Management Unit (OMU) within its Intimate Partner Violence Unit (IPVU).

This critical expansion follows Halton Region’s declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an epidemic in June 2023. That year, HRPS’ IPVU processed more than 3,500...

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