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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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...

Public Assistance Sought Following Sexual Assault in Milton

Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2024 01:27 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect responsible for groping a teenager in Milton.

On Friday, May 31, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the suspect was walking along the pathway near Child’s Drive and Ledwith Drive in Milton when he approached a 15-year-old female walking her dog. The suspect engaged the female in conversation before grabbing her and forcefully kissing her multiple times...

Police Seeking Public Assistance in Theft Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 01:40 PM

Police seeking eye witness and dash camera footage to assist with theft investigation.

On April 26, 2024, The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to an incident involving the theft of electronic equipment from a tractor trailer. Investigators believe the theft may have occurred while the tractor trailer was in transit and are requesting the public’s assistance regarding the possibility of dash cam video.

Anyone who may have witnessed a tractor trailer stopped on Ninth Line, near the...

Artist rendering of the exterior and entrance of the new 1 District (12 Division)

Halton Police and Halton Region Break Ground on Modern, 66,000 Square-Foot 1 District Police Station

Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 12:48 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and Halton Region broke ground on a new 1 District Police Station in the Hornby community in the Town of Halton Hills earlier today.

With shovels in hand, HRPS Chief Stephen Tanner, Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, Halton Police Board Chair Jeff Knoll, Mayor Ann Lawlor of Halton Hills, and Mayor Gordon Krantz of Milton officially signalled the start of construction on the new, 66,000 square-foot police station (picture attached). The new station will...

Deputy Kevin Maher pictured in Uniform next to title text reading Deputy Kevin Maher Sworn In

Halton Regional Police Service’s New Deputy Chief Sworn-In at Burlington Ceremony

Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 04:30 PM

Kevin Maher was sworn in as the Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) new Deputy Chief of Police at a ceremony at the Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The formal swearing-in ceremony was attended by the Halton Police Board, MPs, MPPs, community leaders, faith leaders, local and regional councillors, HRPS Senior Commanders, and a number of uniformed and civilian members of the Service.

Deputy Chief Maher joins Chief Stephen Tanner, Deputy Chief...