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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is excited to announce the launch of the Digital Delivery of Police Record Check Results. This new digital delivery will improve turnaround times and get important information into the hands of community members more efficiently and securely.

The 2026 Polar Plunge brought together police members, community participants, and local businesses, raising a record-breaking $57,451.85 for Special Olympics Ontario as 191 plungers braved the cold in support of inclusive sport.

The Durham Regional Police Service is once again hosting its annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario—and we’re inviting the entire community to join us.