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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. 

“The Peterborough Police Service is adopting VARP to improve service delivery to residents and business owners and to decrease the time spent responding to false alarms,” says Peter Sejrup,...

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. 

The Peterborough Police Service Peer Support Team has been actively seeking partnerships with external agencies that would be beneficial to all members of the Service...

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. for a second Peterborough Police Services facility for its administrative functions with police operations remaining at its downtown facility at 500 Water St.
• The purchase price of $15 million along with future renovations is an economical choice compared to the estimated $68 million in 2017 to build a new police station
• Calvary Pentecostal Church will continue...

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: Safer Public Spaces 

SAFER PUBLIC SPACES - A No-Tolerance Approach to Open Air Illicit Drug Use

Starting today, Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Peterborough Police Service will be taking a no tolerance approach when it comes to open air illicit drug use in our community. 

“We are aware that there will be people that are both accepting of this stance and...

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. 

12 cameras have been posted along with signage notifying residents and visitors to our community that they are entering an area that may be monitored by CCTV cameras.

“As a Service dedicated to public safety, we believe these cameras will be another tool in deterring and solving crime in our community. The video will...