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Halton Regional Police Service Releases 2023 Annual Report

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that it has released its 2023 Annual Report to members of the public, community partners, and key stakeholders. The online-only edition is available here or at www.haltonpolice.ca via the top rotating banner.

Click here to watch this year’s Annual Report message from Chief Stephen Tanner.

Coinciding with Police Week in Ontario, celebrated this year from May 12 to May 18, the 64-page report includes a collection of features that highlight key...

Halton Regional Police Service’s New Deputy Chief Sworn-In at Burlington Ceremony

Kevin Maher was sworn in as the Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) new Deputy Chief of Police at a ceremony at the Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The formal swearing-in ceremony was attended by the Halton Police Board, MPs, MPPs,​ community leaders, faith leaders, local and regional councillors, HRPS Senior Commanders, and a number of uniformed and civilian members of the Service.

Deputy Chief Maher joins Chief Stephen Tanner, Deputy Chief...

Two Under Arrest after Burlington Armed Robbery

Media Update:

As a result of the investigation into the armed robbery,

Michael Uzelac (37), of Welland, has been charged with the following:

• Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
• Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Stephane SMITH (54), of Niagara Falls, has been charged with the following:

• Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Pointing a Firearm
• Firearm –...

Police Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect that Committed an Indecent Act in Oakville

***UPDATE*** February 13, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in relation to a sexual assault that occurred at Oakville Place mall.

On Monday, February 12, 2024, Paul Swanson (62) of Brampton was arrested. He has been charged with the following:

• Committing an Indecent Act;
• Sexual Assault (2 counts);
• Sexual Interference (2 counts);
• Failing to Comply with Probation.

Swanson is being held in custody pending a Bail Hearing.

The offences took place on February...

HRPS Expands Lifesaving Naloxone Kit Distribution Program

As part of its ongoing response to the opioid crisis facing Halton and beyond, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is further expanding its lifesaving naloxone kit distribution program to include select frontline officers and support personnel who work closely with those at risk of drug poisoning.

Beginning on February 6th, those assigned to the Service’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT), Community Mobilization Officers, and support workers will be part of a new pilot program...