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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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...
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...
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...
Community Invited to Join the HRPS for Police Day Saturday, May 11th
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 09:10 AM
- Free celebration of policing includes activities and entertainment for all ages -
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) would like to invite community members to its 22nd Police Day on Saturday, May 11th. The free, family celebration of policing will take place, rain or shine, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at HRPS Headquarters, located at 2485 North Service Road in Oakville.
Police Day offers visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about law enforcement through a...
Serious Head-On Collision in Milton
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 11:43 PM
At approximately 5:20pm on the 2nd of May 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service was notified of a serious motor vehicle collision involving two cars on Sixth Line Nassagaweya Line south of No 25 Side Road in Milton. Initial investigation indicates that a southbound Honda Civic driven by a 20 year old male from Milton, collided with a northbound Mazda driven by a 29 year old male from Acton. Both involved drivers were taken to hospital with serious, life threatening injuries.
Anyone with...