Peterborough Police Services Board

• Peterborough Police Association new 5-year contract includes annual wage increases

  The new five-year collective agreement include wage increases each year. The Peterborough Police Association says the contract is 'reflective of parity' with other police services.

  Economy

  Mar 5
  
• Board seeks 15.3% budget increase in 2024 for Peterborough Police Service

  The Peterborough Police Services Board seeks a $35-million budget for the service in 2024 — up $5.9 million. The board also says the service remains 'critically understaffed.'

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2023
  
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• Police board asks City of Peterborough to administer licensing for taxis, limos, ride-shares

  Since the early 1960s, the Peterborough Police Services Board has had the authority to license, regulate and govern the owners and drivers of taxicabs.

  Economy

  Mar 9, 2023
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• Stuart Betts named next chief of Peterborough Police Service

  Stuart Betts will officially begin the new role as chief of the Peterborough Police Service on Jan. 9, 2023.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
• Former Peterborough police chief Scott Gilbert’s sudden retirement was his decision: board chair

  'He decided to retire. We accepted that decision to move forward. The timeline was quick but that is what we did.'

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2022
• Peterborough police saw drop in use-of-force incidents but increase in firearm use in 2021

  The Police Services Board reports a 2.9 per cent decrease in the use of force in 2021 which involved 136 use-of-force incidents.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2022
• 3 ride-sharing companies to provide services in Peterborough

  The Peterborough Police Services Board says three companies have signed a memorandum of agreement to operate in the city.

  Traffic

  Jan 20, 2021
• Report recommends replacing aging Peterborough police station with $47M facility at new location

  The Peterborough Police Service station, located on Water Street, opened in 1968.

  Canada

  May 30, 2019
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• Peterborough police chief marks last board meeting

  Peterborough Police Chief Murray Rodd is handing in his badge at the end of the week, wrapping up a 35-year career in policing.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2018
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• Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett returns to police services board after 5-year hiatus

  Mayor Daryl Bennett rejoined the Peterborough police services board after a five-year absence when the OCPC suspended him.

  News

  Dec 6, 2017