News Stories

  • DRPS' Women's Recruiting Symposium 2026

    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 10th annual Women's Recruiting Symposium. 

  • 20 Years of Youth in Policing

    On July 6, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officially welcomed a new cohort of students as the Youth in Policing (YIP) 2026 Summer Initiative began, commemorating 20 years of empowering young people through leadership development, community engagement, and meaningful employment opportunities.

  • North Division Hosts Community Safety Day

    Last weekend DRPS' North Division hosted their 2026 Community Safety Day, which saw over 600 attendees come out and enjoy various activities.

  • Join us for North Division Community Safety Day

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

    Residents are invited to attend Port Perry Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free community event is inclusive and fun for guests of all ages. Food will be available for purchase.

  • Do You Want to Be Police Chief for a Day?

    The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is proud to launch the 22nd annual Police Chief for a Day Contest—a unique opportunity for Grade 5 students to step into the shoes of Chief Peter Moreira and lead the Service for a day.

  • Central East Division Hosts Oshawa Community Safety Day

    Over the weekend DRPS' Central East Division hosted their 2026 Oshawa Community Safety Day, which saw over 1,200 attendees come out and enjoy various activities.

  • Drive Smart - Youth Program

    The Drive Smart Youth Workshop will focus on building awareness, responsibility, and smart decision‑making behind the wheel. Led by DRPS and Whitby Fire and Emergency Services, the two-day session will address real‑life driving risks and the potential impacts of being distracted while driving.

  • DRPS' Suits for Youth and Gowns for Grads

    More than 750 students from across Durham Region are ready to walk across the stage in style after attending DRPS’ Suits for Youth and Gowns for Grads events last month.

  • DRPS Welcomes 21 New Recruits

    On Thursday, May 21, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) proudly welcomed 21 new recruits during a graduation ceremony in Whitby. The ceremony featured the DRPS Pipes and Drums and the DRPS Choir, as family and friends gathered to celebrate this milestone achievement.

  • DRPS invites community to run with them in the 2026 Torch Run for Special Olympics

    The Durham Regional Police Service is inviting the community to lace up and join us for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario

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