Nishan Duraiappah

• Terrorism proceedings to begin against alleged Mississauga mosque attacker: police

  The suspect faces seven charges in connection with offences which "constitute terrorist activity" under the Criminal Code of Canada, police said.

  Crime

  Jun 8, 2022
  
• Peel Regional Police land new grant funding to improve crisis response

  Initiatives supported by the funding include a new complex care response team. The teams will support people experiencing addiction or homelessness.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2022
  
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• Peel Police Services Board appoints new deputy chief

  Superintendent Mark Dapat was born in the Philippines and grew up in Toronto. He joined Peel Police in 1997 and worked in intelligence services and criminal investigations.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2022
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• ‘We’re not mental health professionals’: Even police call for change in handling wellness checks

  Tens of thousands of wellness checks are done by police every year in Canada. High-profile cases of those needing help ending up dead have renewed calls for new ways to respond.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2020
• Police chiefs tell MPs they support health-focused response to mental health calls

  Waterloo's police chief says law enforcement agencies are criminalizing homelessness, addiction and other issues that should be dealt with through a model focused on public health.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
• Brampton man charged with murder in woman’s death, police chief cites ‘complete failure’ of system

  "This represents a tragic outcome for a young person who carried a bright future."

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2020
• D’Andre Campbell fatally shot by police in Brampton home after calling for help, family says

  'He called Peel police for help, and they came here and crucified him… two minutes in the house and two gunshots to his chest.'

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2020
• New Peel Regional Police chief discusses gun violence, community engagement

  "We as a police need to take time to understand the road travelled for particular communities. When that's done and you develop a mutual understanding of their lived experience, then you can establish trust and only then can you really build a pathway forward."

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2019
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• 16-year-old boy charged with murder after Brampton father killed while confronting thieves: police

  Police said 63-year-old Glensbert Oliver was killed while attempting to stop thieves breaking into his vehicle on Aug. 2.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2019
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• Nish Duraiappah sworn in as new Peel Regional Police chief

  “The trust that the public expects from us is the same I expect from each of you … and that is what you’re going to get from me."

  Crime

  Oct 1, 2019