Welcome to our new website!

Welcome to the new peterboroughpolice.ca! We hope you find our new website helpful. It's now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop. Have fun exploring!

Mark your calendar for our Community Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10am -1pm at 500 Water Street.  Meet officers, watch demonstrations, explore vehicles, meet our recruiters and take a station tour.  See you there. 

History of the Peterborough Police Service

  • The Peterborough Police Service is the 10th oldest service in the province, formed in 1850, and celebrated 175 years of service in 2025
  • 14 police chiefs in Service history - Peterborough Police Chief George H. Johnston was originally thought to have been the first Chief of the Peterborough Police Service; however, historical archives suggest that there were three others who preceded him.
  • First civilian member was a female stenographer in 1952
  • First female officer 1968
  • First forensic unit created in 1948
  • First K9 Unit 1997
  • 500 Water Street officially opened in 1968 and was the only police-designated building until the City of Peterborough purchase of the 1421 Lansdowne Street location in February 2024
  • 2025 was also the 25th Anniversary of the Peterborough Police Service Auxiliary Unit

Contact Us

Peterborough Police Station (Headquarters)
500 Water Street, Box 2050
Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y4

Phone: 705-876-1122
Toll Free: 1-888-876-1122
Fax: 705-743-1540

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