News Stories

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.

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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. 

On Monday, August 18, the Durham Regional Police Service proudly welcomed 25 new recruits during a graduation ceremony in Ajax.

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.

Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) program hosted its 18th Annual Ripple Effect Youth Forum on July 24, 2025.

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.

On July 16, 2025, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative hosted their 5th annual Newcomer Soccer Tournament in partnership with the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD).

On July 2, 2025, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officially launched the Youth in Policing (YIP) Summer Initiative — marking the start of an exciting summer for youth across Durham Region!

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at DRPS, the upcoming Citizens Police Academy might be for you!