Durham police say they won’t be making random stops
Posted on April 17, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, NEWS, REGION
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter
Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) say they will not be stopping random vehicles or pedestrians in the community.
According to a statement released by DRPS, officers “will not be conducting random vehicle or pedestrian stops in our community under this new legislation.”
Premier Doug Ford announced an extended stay-at-home order of an additional two weeks and further lockdown measures Friday, April 16 in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
As part of the new measures, the province says police will have enhanced enforcement measures to stop anyone in the community.
Task Force on community safety holds first meeting
Discussion included issues surrounding Oshawa’s downtown
Posted on February 4, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, NEWS
The inaugural meeting of the mayor’s new task force on community safety, security and well-being saw discussion on the need to address issues in the city’s downtown.
The virtual meeting, held on Jan. 29, includes Mayor Dan Carter, Regional and City Councillor Bob Chapman (task force chair), and representatives from Durham Regional Police Services, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, social service agencies, local business community, community partners, and residents.
Members discussed addressing downtown issues using a broad and holistic approach, the city’s current bylaws related to safety, how residents and businesses can report safety and security related incidents, and the importance of ongoing proactive communications.
New task force to look at community safety
Posted on January 27, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, NEWS
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter
The mayor has announced a new task force aimed at addressing community safety, security and wellbeing issues in the city.
Chaired by Deputy Mayor Bob Chapman, the task force plans to address key issues in multiple phases, starting with the city’s downtown.
“We’re looking to engage with people in the downtown and to hear their concerns,” says Chapman. “And then determine how can we help improve some of those concerns and what can we do to help make people feel safer in their home community.”
New recruits for DRPS
Posted on October 14, 2020 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, REGION
DRPS recently welcomed 17 new recruits. They will be joining platoons across the region. (Photo courtesy of DRPS)
Durham Regional Police Services welcomed 17 new recruits recently at a modified graduation ceremony.
This class began their training in June. While they were able to effectively complete their training, they were subject to several modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The graduation looked different than ceremonies prior to the pandemic, which included the pipes and drums, choir and large groups of family and friends in attendance. Instead, while physically distancing, the recruits recited their Declaration of Membership among their group of peers.