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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Project Breakdown Dismantles Gun and Drug Trafficking Network Operating in Halton

Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 08:51 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a large weapons and drug seizure following the conclusion of a lengthy investigation titled Project Breakdown. HRPS officers have also arrested four people and laid nearly 80 charges in connection with the investigation.

Project Breakdown began in February 2024 and was conducted by members of the HRPS Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit and the 2 District CIB – Street Crime Unit. It targeted a fentanyl and firearms trafficking network operating...

Police Make Arrest After Robbery at Oakville Place Mall

Posted on Friday, July 05, 2024 10:30 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made one arrest, and are searching for two additional suspects after a robbery at Oakville Place Mall.

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 6:00 pm, three masked suspects conducted a knife point robbery of the WOW Mobile Cellphone kiosk at the mall. One of the suspects was apprehended by security guards at the mall and arrested by police a short time later. One of the security guards was assaulted by the suspect and suffered a minor injury. Two suspects...

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...

HRPS Park Partnership with Town of Oakville Returns for 2024

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 08:35 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with the Town of Oakville Municipal Enforcement Services, is once again launching the annual project, Police on Park Patrol (P.O.P.P).

With the arrival of warmer weather an increasing number of Oakville residents are heading to town parks, school grounds and trail systems. As a result, both the HRPS and Oakville Municipal Enforcement Services receive an increased level of complaints and calls for service related to issues in these public...

Regional Project Unplated Launches in Halton

Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 02:20 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new project, dubbed Project #Unplated, with the goal of identifying and charging unplated motorcycles and dangerous drivers.

Throughout the summer, photos of unplated motorcycles seen driving throughout the region of Halton will be posted to HRPS social media accounts using “#Unplated” in hopes that members of the public will help identify these motorists. The photos released will be from footage captured by the in-car camera system present...