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Direct access to our most requested online reporting forms, screening applications, and dispatch assistance without leaving your home.

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Report a Crime Online

File official police reports for theft under $5,000, vehicle break-ins, damage to property, identity theft, or lost wallets with immediate insurance tracking.

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Report a Collision

Drivers involved in minor collisions without injuries can report directly to our Collision Reporting Centres in Oakville, Burlington, or Milton.

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24/7 Dispatch

Non-Emergency Line

Need to speak with an officer about suspicious activity, past incidents, or noise concerns? Our central communications center operates around the clock at 905-825-4777.

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Road Safety

Traffic & Speeding Complaints

Report chronic neighbourhood speeding, aggressive drivers, or safety concerns around school zones. Our Regional Traffic Enforcement Unit reviews all public submissions.

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Police Record Checks

Fast online processing for Employment Criminal Record Checks, Judicial Matters, and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) for educators and volunteers.

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Life Safety

Vulnerable Persons Registry

A voluntary program to assist frontline officers with critical emergency information when responding to individuals living with autism, Alzheimer's, or dementia.

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HRPS MEDIA RELATIONS

Media Releases

Official police releases, active investigation updates, and community alerts.

Recovered stolen luxury SUVs in freight shipping containers Investigative Update
Sep 28, 2026 3 min read

Project TORCH: HRPS Recovers 48 Stolen High-End Vehicles Valued at $4.2M

Multi-jurisdictional auto theft task force intercepts overseas shipping containers at marine freight terminals, dismantling organized syndicate targeting Halton homes.

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Graduating police constable recruits in formal dress parade Inside HRPS
Sep 24, 2026 2 min read

HRPS Welcomes 24 New Constable Recruits to Frontline Patrol Divisions

Class 3034 completes 24 weeks of intensive Ontario Police College instruction, bringing multilingual capabilities and lived community experience to our detachments.

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Police cruiser conducting speed radar enforcement on regional highway Road Safety
Sep 19, 2026 4 min read

Project SafeStart: Back-to-School Traffic Blitz Yields 412 Charges in Halton

Dedicated patrols across 85 school zones in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills targeted aggressive passing of school buses and excessive speeding.

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Halton police officers speaking with community members in park Community Alert
Sep 15, 2026 3 min read

CAMSafe Community Registry Celebrates 6,500 Registered Cameras in Halton

Voluntary residential and commercial security camera registry continues to assist investigators in rapidly locating missing vulnerable seniors and solving property thefts.

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INVESTIGATIONS

Caught on Tape

Help identify unknown suspects captured on surveillance video cameras across Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.

Caught On Tape - Occurrence Number: 2026-118945 - Bank Identity Theft Suspect
Jun 18, 2026
2:45 PM

Occurrence Number: 2026-118945

Investigation identified an unknown suspect who entered a local bank branch posing as the account holder, initiating multiple ATM transactions and unauthorized e-transfers over $35,000. Suspect: Male, White, 30-40 years-old, red beard, 6'1", wearing a grey jacket and black tuque.

Caught On Tape - Occurrence Number: 2025-313131 - Burlington Vendor Payment Fraud Suspects
May 29, 2026
11:15 AM

Occurrence Number: 2025-313131

HRPS is seeking public assistance identifying two male suspects following vendor payment change fraud in Burlington totaling $42,058. Suspects attended banking branches and currency exchanges across the Greater Toronto Area to negotiate fraudulent funds.

Caught On Tape - Occurrence Number: 2026-080557 - Milton Retail Theft and Assault Suspect
Mar 26, 2026
12:30 PM

Occurrence Number: 2026-080557

On March 19th, 2026, at approximately 12:30pm, a female suspect entered the Real Canadian Superstore in Milton, concealing merchandise in a green bag. When approached by loss prevention, the suspect brandished pepper spray before fleeing the scene.

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#1 Safest
Lowest Crime Severity Index (CSI) among Canada's large municipal police services (Statistics Canada).
COMMUNITY-FIRST POLICING

Working Together for a Safer, More Inclusive Halton

Real community safety isn't achieved by enforcement alone—it is forged through deep trust, active neighborhood partnerships, and addressing root causes before harm occurs.

  • Proactive Crime Prevention

    Community mobilization, CAMSafe camera network, and targeted Auto Theft task forces deterring organized crime in residential neighborhoods.

  • Crisis Outreach & Mental Health Support

    Co-responder teams (COAST) pairing experienced officers with registered psychiatric nurses for compassionate crisis de-escalation.

  • Victim-Centred Wrap-Around Care

    Immediate trauma support and legal advocacy delivered through the Halton Regional Centre for Child and Youth and our Victim Services Unit.

  • Youth Leadership & Inclusion

    Police-youth recreational camps, restorative justice pathways, and continuous dialogue with diverse cultural communities.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Message From Our Leadership &
Police Services Board

Guidance, accountability, and community-first policing vision for Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.

Chief Stephen J. Tanner, M.O.M.
CHIEF OF POLICE • HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE

Message from the Chief

One Team – People First

One Team – People First – reflects our commitment to the people we serve. Every action we take is rooted in the belief that public safety begins with strong relationships and a united purpose. Together, with our community, we have grown stronger, evolving to meet every challenge and embracing innovation as we continue to deliver exceptional service.

Police Services Board Chair Jeff Knoll
BOARD CHAIR • HALTON POLICE SERVICES BOARD

Message from the Chair

Like all exceptional communities, Halton’s strength lies in our diversity, combined with a desire to unite for a greater purpose. Over time and with the dedication of residents, community partners, business owners, and faith leaders, together we have created a place that we can all be proud to live, work and raise a family.

COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SERVICES

Specialized Police Services & Safety Programs

From tactical crime suppression to senior fraud defense, discover the specialized resources safeguarding Halton Region 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Auto Theft Task Force

Project DriveGuard clinics provide free Faraday signal-blocking pouches, OBD port lock discounts, and home security perimeter checks.

DriveGuard Tips

Emergency Preparedness

Critical incident response protocols, 72-hour family emergency planning, severe weather alerts, and regional evacuation guidelines.

Preparedness Guide

Cyber & Fraud Defense

Learn how to recognize online romance scams, cryptocurrency investment fraud, and extortion calls targeting Halton seniors and families.

Fraud Prevention

Interactive Crime Map

Public access to neighborhood crime statistics, break-and-enter alerts, and property crime trends mapped across your community.

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Careers & Recruitment

Discover rewarding careers as a sworn Police Constable, 911 Communications Operator, IT Forensics Specialist, or Auxiliary Volunteer.

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CPTED Security Audits

Free Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments for commercial business storefronts and residential properties.

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Coffee with a Cop

Informal monthly meetups where residents can sit down over coffee with frontline officers, divisional commanders, and traffic sergeants.

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Collision Reporting (CRC)

Convenient, accredited self-reporting facilities located at our Oakville (20 Div), Burlington (30 Div), and Milton (12 Div) stations.

CRC Hours & Protocol
Let's Build Together • Youth Engagement

Youth Engagement

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is committed to building strong and long-lasting relationships with young people in our community.

REAL-TIME DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

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Stay connected with real-time road closures, active community searches, crime prevention alerts, and inspiring stories from our frontline officers.

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HALTON POLICE
Ontario, Canada

Headquarters: 2485 North Service Rd W, Oakville

24/7 Central Line: 905-825-4777