Peterborough Policing

• Peterborough police chief argues 11.7% budget hike needed to ‘just keep the lights on’

  Police service chief Stuart Betts held a town hall Monday to outline reasons the service needs a 11.7 budget hike in 2024. He also hinted about plans for a new police station.

  Economy

  Sep 19, 2023
  
• Ontario appoints business owner Drew Merrett to Peterborough Police Services Board

  The board made the announcement on Monday, stating Drew Merrett brings a 'wide range of valuable experiences" as a resident and business owner in the city.'

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
  
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• 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
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• 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