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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

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Overnight Shooting Investigation in Oakville – Appeal for Witness

Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2022 09:56 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in Oakville.  On November 17, 2022, at approximately 4:00 am, a group of male suspects (undetermined how many) approached the victim who was in his vehicle in an underground parking lot in the area of Bishops Gate and Pilgrims Way in Oakville (see attached map of area).  The suspects attempted to get into the vehicle before the victim was able to drive away.  As the victim fled the underground parking...

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Halton Regional Police Service Expands the Availability of Lifesaving Naloxone Kits

Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 10:38 AM

As part of ongoing efforts to help keep members of the public safe, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is making lifesaving Naloxone kits more readily available to those who would like them.

First announced at last month’s meeting of the Police Services Board and starting today, the free kits will be offered to everyone, no questions asked, through its Central Lock-Up (CLU).

Special Constables, who work out of CLU, are the latest HRPS members to receive specialized training in this vital first...

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HRPS Engages Prominent Ontario Researcher to Study Policing of Hate Crime in Halton

Posted on Monday, November 07, 2022 01:18 PM

- Community members invited to participate in confidential, third-party survey -

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is committed to the safety and well-being of those who call Halton home. This includes rigorously and thoroughly investigating all reports of hate and/or bias motivated incidents and supporting those affected by it.

To ensure that the HRPS is fulfilling its mandate in this key area of policing, the Service has engaged prominent third-party consultant, Dr. Barbara Perry. Dr....

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2022 Crime Prevention Week Kicks Off

Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2022 02:43 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) will kick-off Ontario’s annual Crime Prevention Week on Sunday, November 6th. This year’s campaign, which will run until Saturday, November 12th, is supported by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Ministry of the Solicitor General and police services across Ontario. 

Themed, Safer. Stronger. Together., the HRPS social media campaign will highlight the key role that members of the public - in partnership with the Service...

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Passing of Retired Chief James Harding

Posted on Friday, October 28, 2022 03:41 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service and its members are deeply saddened by yesterday's passing of Retired Chief James (Jim) Harding.

Chief Harding was hired by the Halton Regional Police Service in 1979.  He remained with the Service until his retirement in 1994. Chief Harding was a pioneer leader whose contributions shaped our Service and the policing profession.

We will miss him greatly. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Harding family.

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