News Stories

DRPS Launches the 37th Annual Food & Toy Drive
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) proudly launched the 37th Annual Food and Toy Drive on November 19, 2025 at Father Fenelon Catholic School in Pickering.
DRPS Welcomes 18 New Recruits
On Tuesday, November 18, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) proudly welcomed 18 new recruits during a graduation ceremony in Ajax.
DRPS Halloween Costume Contest
The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is happy to announce the winners of our Halloween Costume Contest.
DRPS Chief for a Day Winner Advaita Paliwal
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Acting Deputy Chief Connolly visited William Dunbar Public School in Pickering to surprise this year’s Police Chief for a Day essay contest winner Advaita Paliwal.
Older Adults Police Academy - Applications Closed
Are you aged 55+ and want to know what happens behind the scenes at DRPS?
Celebrating Eight Weeks of Growth at YIP Graduation
On August 22, 2025, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) proudly celebrated the graduation of 100 youth from the Summer Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative.
DRPS Welcomes 25 New Recruits
On Monday, August 18, the Durham Regional Police Service proudly welcomed 25 new recruits during a graduation ceremony in Ajax.
Junior YIP Camp: Youth Leading Youth
From August 5 to 7, the Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative proudly hosted its 16th annual Junior YIP Leadership Camp — a free, three-day program for youth ages 10 to 13.
18th Annual Ripple Effect Youth Forum
Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) program hosted its 18th Annual Ripple Effect Youth Forum on July 24, 2025.
DRPS Welcomes New K9 Team
DRPS is thrilled to welcome a new team to our K9 Unit. The DRPS K9 Unit is pleased to announce that Constable Marissa Galipeau and Police Service Dog (PSD) Koa have completed their basic patrol certification and are ready to report for duty.