It's the May long weekend and the Peterborough Police Service reminds motorists to drive with care.

🚘 Don't drive impaired (alcohol, drugs, fatigue)
🚘 Don't drive distracted; keep your eyes on the road
🚘 Don't drive aggressively
🚘 Wear your seatbelt

Have a safe weekend!!

Thank you again to all of the KPRDSB and PVNCCDSB schools for their support of #pedalforhope Pedal For Hope #ptbo #durham
Approximately $150,000 was raised!!! Thank you to everyone who showed their support with a shave 💖 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

Media Release #2 - Friday, May 17, 2024
➡️ 32yr-old Peterborough man facing six charges including 4 for luring a person under 16

peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/furthe…

#PtboOPP and Peterborough Police joined Michelle Ferreri this week for the Time In My Shoes (TIMS) Program. What an incredible experience provided by some incredible people. Thank you for taking us on that journey!
The Council for Persons with Disabilities (CPD)
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May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. 'Our City is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity,' said City of Peterborough Mayor (1/2).

Media Release - Friday, May 17, 2024

➡️ 27-year-old Peterborough man charged with impaired after a single vehicle collision
➡️ Update to Fail to Remain collision - Driver facing charges under Highway Traffic Act.

peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-…

Media Release - 46th Annual Police Appreciation Night

➡️On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Peterborough Police Service and the Knights of Columbus Ernest J. Wolff Council 798 gathered to present awards to citizens who displayed courage and commitment to community along with officers

Media Release - Thursday, May 16, 2024
➡️ Officers looking for vehicle after fail to remain collision in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon
➡️ Two vehicles collided at Lansdowne St and High St resulting in one vehicle striking a building; no serious injuries
➡️ The second vehicle,

Today, May 15, 2024, a routine test of the Alert Ready emergency alerting system will occur in Ontario.

The test message will be distributed over TV, radio and compatible wireless devices

It will occur at 12:55 p.m. EDT.

🚨Visit alertready.ca for more information.

Media Release - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

➡️ It's Canada Road Safety Week and the Peterborough Police Traffic Unit will be watching for:
1. Impaired Driving
2. Distracted Driving
3. Aggressive Driving
4. Seatbelt Infractions

DYK❓: You can report driving complaints such as

Policing is generally judged by frontline presence, or high-profile investigations, but in reality, it's so much more. Policing should be judged by the quality of their people, the humans behind the badge, behind the desks, and behind the keyboards. Our entire Organization is

The Peterborough Police Service Board has handed out several commendations to our officers for their work.

Congratulations to
DC Eric Easterbrook & SPC Andrew Mertick for their work in the E-Crimes Unit and the development and use of a new investigative technique.

PC Scott

George Street in the area of Parkhill Road is now reopened for regular traffic flow. Thank you for your patience.

Media Release - Tuesday, May 14, 2024

➡️ 31-year-old Ptbo woman charged with impaired after collision at construction zone
➡️ 32-year-old Ajax man arrested in connection with distraction theft scheme last week; two more suspects sought
➡️ 2- 22-year-old Ptbo men charged with

Congratulations to Detective Constable Stacey Cowie for receiving the 5th Annual Excellence in Victim-Centered Policing Award from the Justice Canada Policy Centre for Victim Issues.

“DC Cowie has demonstrated an outstanding capacity to respond to the needs of victims and

Media Release - Monday, May 13, 2024

➡️ Three impaired arrests including one arrest as a vehicle connected to another impaired incident was being towed from the same parking lot.
➡️ K9 Isaac helps make arrest after a Cavan-Monaghan scrapyard was broken into
➡️ Two teens wanted

The RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) is no longer flying in the area of Jackson's Park. Thank you.

Rappel and repeat. It's #PoliceWeekON This year's theme is Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe.
Members of our Emergency Response Team are rappel masters and that means a lot of training and practice are required.
You can see how they do it up close at our Community Open House

Drone training in the Village of Lakefield is complete

What better way to kick off #PoliceWeekON than by welcoming our newest recruit!

The theme this year is Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe! Learn more about how you can join our team:

peterboroughpolice.com/recruitment