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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Halton Regional Police Service Releases 2023 Annual Report
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 02:30 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that it has released its 2023 Annual Report to members of the public, community partners, and key stakeholders. The online-only edition is available here or at www.haltonpolice.ca via the top rotating banner.
Click here to watch this year’s Annual Report message from Chief Stephen Tanner.
Coinciding with Police Week in Ontario, celebrated this year from May 12 to May 18, the 64-page report includes a collection of features that highlight key...
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Search for Wanted Suspect in Burlington
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 07:08 PM
In the early afternoon hours of Friday May 10th, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) were conducting an investigation at a hotel in the area of the South Service Road and Walkers Line in Burlington and located a vehicle associated to a wanted male, 41-year-old Tom Shade.
Shade is currently wanted for the charges of Dangerous Drive, Flight from Police and Fail to Remain at Scene of a Collision. HRPS officers attempted to arrest Shade; however, he fled the scene on foot.
While searching for Shade...
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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...
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Fraud Arrest in Oakville
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 02:47 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and charged a male after a lengthy fraud investigation involving an elderly female victim.
The police investigation began in 2022 after the victim’s family became aware of concerning financial transactions being made by the victim. The elderly female lives alone and is considered vulnerable.
Police investigation determined the victim was defrauded out of approximately $60,000 by a male suspect who had befriended her. The frauds were...
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Police Warn of Dangers Associated with 'Assassins' Game
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 12:14 PM
Police Warn of Dangers Associated with 'Assassins' Game Following Series of Incidents in Halton Region
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is once again warning parents and students about the dangers of the 'Assassins Game' following a series of reported incidents across the region in the past week.
The game involves high school students hunting or “assassinating” one another with water or Nerf-style guns. The “assassinations” can take place in a variety of settings, in public, and during...