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  • Request for Proposal for Vehicle Towing Services

    Peterborough Police Service has opened a Request for Proposal for Vehicle Towing Services. 

    The RFP is for the supply of 24-hour towing services and vehicle secure storage pound facilities for use by the PPS within the City of Peterborough, the Township of Cavan Monaghan and the Village of Lakefield for the 2025 through 2029 term.

    Nov 25, 2024
  • Peterborough Police Service moves to Verified Alarm Response Program

    Peterborough, ON February 2, 2024

    As of March 1st, 2024, the Peterborough Police Service will be joining other police services by introducing a Verified Alarm Response Program (VARP).  This means Alarm Monitoring Services will be required to verify any alarm signal they receive prior to notifying police.

    Feb 02, 2024
  • Peterborough Police Service partners with Wounded Warriors Canada

    Monday, January 29, 2024

    Peterborough, ON – The Peterborough Police Service is proud to announce a partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada.  Under the partnership our two organizations will work together to offer an additional layer of mental health support  and services to Peterborough Police Service members and their families.

    Jan 29, 2024
  • City of Peterborough to acquire property for a second police facility

    City of Peterborough to acquire property for a second police facility

    Key details

    • City of Peterborough will acquire 1421 Lansdowne St. W.
      Dec 15, 2023
  • SAFER PUBLIC SPACES - A No-Tolerance Approach to Open Air Illicit Drug Use

    Please note: This is the original media release information from Thursday, October 5, 2023.   

    Find the most up to date information through the link:  Oct 05, 2023

  • CCTV Camera Program is now up and running in Peterborough

    CCTV Camera Program is now up and running in Peterborough.

    The Peterborough Police Service CCTV Camera Program is now up and running in the downtown core of the City of Peterborough.

    Jul 31, 2023
  • In-Car Camera System Now Operational for Peterborough Police Service

    Monday, June 12, 2023

    In-Car Camera System Now Operational for Peterborough Police Service

    The Peterborough Police Service is excited to announce that their In-Car Camera System is now operational. 

    Cameras have been installed and officers have been trained on the system which is in all marked and some unmarked cruisers.

    Jun 12, 2023
  • Community Partnerships equals more Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams

    Two community partnerships lead to an increase in Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams at the Peterborough Police Service

    PETERBOROUGH, Thursday, February 9, 2023: Peterborough Police Service now has three (3) Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams working in the communities of Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan.

    Two of the pairings are in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) and the third is in partnership with Peterborough Regional.

    Feb 09, 2023
  • Media Release for Launch of Tactical Paramedic Unit

    Peterborough Police Service and Peterborough County/City Paramedics create new
    Tactical Emergency Medical Support Unit

    The Peterborough Police Service (PPS) in collaboration with the Peterborough County/City Paramedics have created a new Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TACMEDS) unit that will enable paramedics to better care for those involved in high-risk emergency situations. The specially trained 4-member paramedic team will be able to provide on-the-spot care to police, victims, or others.

    Dec 08, 2020
  • Passing of Retired PSD Wolfe

    The Peterborough Police Service regrets to inform the public of the passing of Police Service Dog Wolfe.

    PSD Wolfe was donated by the Knights of Columbus and spent seven years working the streets of Peterborough with his friend and partner PC Tim Fish.

    Jul 20, 2020

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Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y4

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