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Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is alerting the public to a high-risk offender who will be released into the community on October 11, 2026. This individual has a history of serious criminal convictions, including Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Assault with a Weapon, Assault, Robbery, Possession of Explosives, Uttering Threats, and multiple violations of probation orders. 

On Thursday, August 20, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) proudly welcomed 23 new recruits during a graduation ceremony in Whitby. Attended by the Honourable Zee Hamid – Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, the ceremony featured the DRPS Pipes and Drums and the DRPS Choir, as family and friends gathered to celebrate this milestone achievement.

Join members from DRPS Central West Division for their 2026 Community Safety Day!

Residents are invited to attend Brooklin Memorial Park in Whitby on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This free community event is inclusive and fun for guests of all ages. 

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officially launched its newest marine vessel today at the Port Perry Marina, marking a significant investment in public safety, marine patrol, and border protection across Durham Region.

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative proudly hosted its annual Ripple Effect Youth Forum on July 23, 2026, welcoming more than 360 youth from across Ontario for a day of leadership, inspiration, and personal development.

Are you a female interested in a career in law enforcement?  To assist females interested in a career in the policing industry, DRPS will be hosting our 10^th annual Women's Recruiting Symposium.