News Stories

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.

Are you aged 55+ and want to know what happens behind the scenes at DRPS?

Apply now for the Durham Regional Police Service Older Adults Police Academy, a week-long program designed to educate, engage, and empower individuals in our community.

On Saturday, February 7th, Durham Regional Police Service’s Youth in Policing (YIP) Initiative hosted its annual Basketball Tournament for Special Olympics. 

On Saturday, January 17th, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Services’ Youth in Policing Initiative hosted its 2026 IMPACT Youth Forum.

January is Crime Stoppers Month and this year the theme is “Safe Streets, Strong Communities … Together We Can Stop Crime,” to encourage people to use the anonymous service to help the police solve crime. Communities are safer when we work together to solve crime.

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has officially wrapped up its 37th Annual Food and Toy Drive, and once again, the generosity of our communities has been nothing short of extraordinary.

DRPS members teamed up with the Shops at Pickering City Centre on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the annual Shop with a Cop, a day filled with holiday spirit and community generosity.