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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Regional Auto Theft Task Force Recovers 24 Vehicles
Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2024 03:28 PM
***UPDATE*** February 7, 2024 Stolen Vehicles Sent to Dubai Recovered by Halton Police
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force in partnership with Canada Border Services Agency has recovered four stolen vehicles that were sent to Dubai.
The stolen vehicles were amongst numerous that were initially flagged as part of a 2023 investigation (see initial release below). While multiple vehicles were previously recovered, authorities were unable to have two shipping...
Fatal Fire in Georgetown
Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2024 12:01 PM
***UPDATE***
On Wednesday February 7, 2024, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and Halton Hills Fire Department responded to a fire at a residential address on Victoria Street in Georgetown.
Members of the Halton Hills Fire Department removed one occupant from the home who was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene. The fire destroyed two semi-detached dwellings.
HRPS officers have since arrested and charged an adult male who was the common law partner of the decedent. He...
Investigation Launched Following Suspicious Package at Bronte GO Station
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2024 03:54 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) launched an investigation after a suspicious package was found at the Bronte GO Station in Oakville.
On February 6, 2024, at approximately 5:30 am, police were called to the station after a witness observed the package on a platform near the tracks.
Police worked with representatives from Metrolinx and an area of the Go Station was cordoned off while the HRPS Explosive Disposal Unit investigated the nature of the parcel. The station was reopened by police...
HRPS Expands Lifesaving Naloxone Kit Distribution Program
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2024 11:39 AM
As part of its ongoing response to the opioid crisis facing Halton and beyond, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is further expanding its lifesaving naloxone kit distribution program to include select frontline officers and support personnel who work closely with those at risk of drug poisoning.
Beginning on February 6th, those assigned to the Service’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT), Community Mobilization Officers, and support workers will be part of a new pilot program...
Halton Police Successfully Locate Person in Crisis Using Drone Technology
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 11:17 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) successfully located a person in crisis using an advanced drone system. This incident marks a significant achievement in leveraging technology to help ensure the safety and well-being of the Halton community.
At approximately 6:00 pm on Sunday January 28, 2024, the HRPS was notified of a person in crisis who had gone missing in the area of Neyagawa Boulevard and Dundas Street West in Oakville.
Due to the heavily wooded areas and bodies of water in the...