Peter Moreira (@chief_moreira) 's Twitter Profile
Peter Moreira

@chief_moreira

Chief of Police - Durham Regional Police Service

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Durham Regional Police (@drps) 's Twitter Profile Photo

DRPS Welcomes New K9 Team DRPS is thrilled to welcome a new team to our K9 Unit. The DRPS K9 Unit is pleased to announce that Constable Thanujaan (TJ) Thavaseelan and Police Service Dog (PSD) Kobe, have completed their basic patrol certification and are ready to report for duty.

Ajax Fire and Emergency Services (@ajax_fire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Canada Day, #AjaxFire encourages residents to attend professionally run fireworks events scheduled throughout the Region, including here at Ajax Downs.   Review reminders, by-law and more in the full news release: ajax.ca/en/fireworks-s…

This Canada Day, #AjaxFire encourages residents to attend professionally run fireworks events scheduled throughout the Region, including here at Ajax Downs.
 
Review reminders, by-law and more in the full news release: ajax.ca/en/fireworks-s…
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Powerful message Tim. Thank you for sharing such an important message. A big thanks for your 30+ years of taking impaired drivers off our roadways. MADD Durham Region

Chief Myron Demkiw (@tpsmyrondemkiw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big thanks to Durham Regional Police officers using the Air1 helicopter to provide air support and helping lead to the arrests of suspects in a Toronto shooting investigation. See Durham Regional Police video footage and our news release below for charges laid. Great teamwork to help keep the

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PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO - Ontario’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is seeking the public's help in locating federal offender Lucan Watters, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of breaching their Statutory Release. He is described as 5"6' (168cm)

PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO - Ontario’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is seeking the public's help in locating federal offender Lucan Watters, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of breaching their Statutory Release.

He is described as 5"6' (168cm)
Durham Regional Police - Central East Division (@drpscediv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Proactive Patrols allow our members to develop relationships with residents, business owners, and visitors! Tonight our members are at the Oshawa Centre ensuring safety and engaging with our community! Be sure to say hi! #CommunityFirst ^bb

Proactive Patrols allow our members to develop relationships with residents, business owners, and visitors! Tonight our members are at the <a href="/OshawaCentre/">Oshawa Centre</a> ensuring safety and engaging with our community! Be sure to say hi! #CommunityFirst ^bb
OACPOfficial (@oacpofficial) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 We celebrate our proud, sovereign, & free nation — a place of diversity, resilience, & shared values. Thank you to the dedicated officers & 1st responders who are on duty today, keeping our communities safe. #ProudToBeCanadian #ThankYouForYourService

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

We celebrate our proud, sovereign, &amp; free nation — a place of diversity, resilience, &amp; shared values.

Thank you to the dedicated officers &amp; 1st responders who are on duty today, keeping our communities safe.

#ProudToBeCanadian #ThankYouForYourService
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🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🍁 Today, we celebrate what makes our country so special — our communities, our diversity, and our shared pride in being Canadian. 🎉 A big THANK YOU to all our dedicated members working today to keep our communities safe, including our amazing volunteer

🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🍁
Today, we celebrate what makes our country so special — our communities, our diversity, and our shared pride in being Canadian. 🎉
A big THANK YOU to all our dedicated members working today to keep our communities safe, including our amazing volunteer
DRPS Youth In Policing Initiative (@drps_yip) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 1 of the Youth in Policing Summer Initiative is officially done! ☀️ Over 100 students kicked off the program with great energy, new connections, and a lot of excitement. Here’s to a summer full of learning, growth, and memories! 💼 Durham Regional Police #UNITED

Day 1 of the Youth in Policing Summer Initiative is officially done! ☀️ Over 100 students kicked off the program with great energy, new connections, and a lot of excitement. Here’s to a summer full of learning, growth, and memories! 💼 <a href="/DRPS/">Durham Regional Police</a> #UNITED
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🚨 DRPS is hiring 100+ officers! As Durham Region grows, so does the need for strong, community-first policing. If you're ready to embrace the challenge and make an impact, apply now. 💻 joindrps.ca #JoinDRPS #NowHiring #DurhamRegion #EmbraceTheChallenge

🚨 DRPS is hiring 100+ officers!

As Durham Region grows, so does the need for strong, community-first policing.

If you're ready to embrace the challenge and make an impact, apply now.

💻 joindrps.ca

#JoinDRPS #NowHiring #DurhamRegion #EmbraceTheChallenge
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The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a violent swarming that occurred at a Pizza Pizza location on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at approximately 12:30 a.m., at 199 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa. It was reported that a group of individuals, who appear to be young

The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a violent swarming that occurred at a Pizza Pizza location on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at approximately 12:30 a.m., at 199 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa.

It was reported that a group of individuals, who appear to be young
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“At the time of his arrest, EMMANUEL was wanted for Fail to Comply x 2 and on a bench warrant for Failing to Return to Court.” Administration of Justice charges are overwhelmingly withdrawn across Ontario. Conditions of the Court are not just words on a Recognizance they are

OACPOfficial (@oacpofficial) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Answer the Call is the first campaign of its kind in Ontario, created by police associations to tackle #recruitment together. It’s time to reach the next generation of officers and strengthen #policing across the province. Help spread the word: itsacalling.ca

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On July 2, 2025, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officially launched the Youth in Policing (YIP) Summer Initiative — marking the start of an exciting summer for youth across Durham Region! This year’s hiring cycle was the most competitive yet, with 1,365 applications

On July 2, 2025, the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officially launched the Youth in Policing (YIP) Summer Initiative — marking the start of an exciting summer for youth across Durham Region!

This year’s hiring cycle was the most competitive yet, with 1,365 applications
Durham Regional Police - Central East Division (@drpscediv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every Monday on IG we will be featuring one of our great team members in a feature we’ve dubbed: “Meet a Member Mondays”. Head on over to our IG: drps_officialcentraleast and follow to stay connected! This week we introduce you to Supt. LAMOTHE ! #community #drps ^bb

Every Monday on IG we will be featuring one of our great team members in a feature we’ve dubbed: “Meet a Member Mondays”. Head on over to our IG: drps_officialcentraleast and follow to stay connected! This week we introduce you to Supt. LAMOTHE ! #community #drps ^bb
ProAction Cops & Kids (@copsandkidsca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Chuck Mercier Innovation Award! 🎉 In January 2024, D/Cst Snow and D/Cst Siddiqui launched the Cyber Awareness Program in Durham, inspired by a successful initiative in Peel. Read the story: instagram.com/p/DL-FcuMpSXM/… Durham Regional Police #charity #community

Chuck Mercier Innovation Award! 🎉

In January 2024, D/Cst Snow and D/Cst Siddiqui launched the Cyber Awareness Program in Durham, inspired by a successful initiative in Peel. 

Read the story: 
instagram.com/p/DL-FcuMpSXM/…

<a href="/DRPS/">Durham Regional Police</a> #charity #community
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🚨 Calling all future leaders! 🚨 Are you heading into Grade 5 this September? Here's your chance to wear the badge and lead the way! 🧑‍✈️👮‍♀️ Tell us in 500 words or less: "What would you do if you were DRPS' Police Chief for a day?" The winning essay writer will get to step

Durham Regional Police - Central East Division (@drpscediv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Roadway Safety is a priority! Officers carry Approved Screening Device”s (ASD) a tool that helps Officers determine if a driver has alcohol in their system at a roadside. Together let’s keep our roadways safe. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911. MADD Canada Durham Regional Police ^DP

Roadway Safety is a priority!  Officers carry Approved Screening Device”s (ASD) a tool that helps Officers determine if a driver has alcohol in their system at a roadside. Together let’s keep our roadways safe. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911. <a href="/maddcanada/">MADD Canada</a> <a href="/DRPS/">Durham Regional Police</a> ^DP
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On Friday, MPP Lorne Coe Lorne Coe and the Hon. Zee Hamid, Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform Zee Hamid , hosted a roundtable focused on tackling auto theft and strengthening bail reform. Chief Moreira and members of Project ATTIRE took part in the

On Friday, MPP Lorne Coe <a href="/lornecoe/">Lorne Coe</a>  and the Hon. Zee Hamid, Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform <a href="/zeeinmilton/">Zee Hamid</a> , hosted a roundtable focused on tackling auto theft and strengthening bail reform.

Chief Moreira and members of Project ATTIRE took part in the