WRPS Launches its First Community Cruiser Design
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is delighted to announce the launch of its first diversity-focused community cruiser design.
Police cruiser 7537 is the first of the WRPS diversity design series.
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Essential Workers Appreciation Parade
For the past year, essential staff have worked tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of the community.
On March 25, 2021, along with our emergency services partners, we drove by Waterloo Region hospitals, long-term care homes, and vaccine clinics to show our appreciation.
#InThisTogether.
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Body Worn Video and In-Car Video Pilot
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has launched a pilot project to utilize Body Worn Video (BWV) and In-Car Video (ICV) technology.
The project will include the deployment of 70 body-worn video cameras and 40 in-car video systems out of the WRPS North Patrol Division.
“The pilot evaluation will determine the feasibility of deploying BWV and ICV programs across the Service while balancing privacy rights with evidence capture needs,” said Bryan Larkin, Chief of Police.
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Between March 3, 2021 and March 11, 2021, Waterloo Regional Police completed 14 warrants, seizing a significant amount of illegal drugs and weapons.
The warrants - completed throughout Waterloo Region, Toronto, Maple, and Paris - are related to drug trafficking, firearms offences, child pornography, and armed robbery.
As a result of the warrants, 14 people have been arrested and face numerous charges ranging from drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, pointing a firearm, robbery with a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm, and making available child pornography.
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On April 1, 2021, officers responded to the area of Westmount Road East and Laurentian Drive in Kitchener for reports of an armed robbery at a communications store.
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On April 1, 2021, officers responded to the area of Stirling Avenue South and Homer Watson Boulevard in Kitchener for reports of a disturbance at a residence.
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Police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred in Kitchener during the early morning hours of March 23, 2021.
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Officers have arrested one male in connection to thefts of motor vehicles from a Waterloo dealership last month.
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During March 2021, officers responded to several reports of damaged Grand River Transit bus shelters. A total of 25 bus shelters have been damaged by what is believed to be a BB gun, pellet gun, or airsoft gun.
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On March 28, 2021, we received a report of a female being assaulted while on a run in the area of Bearinger Road and Hagey Boulevard in Waterloo.
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International Women's Day
On March 8, 2021, we recognized International Women’s Day. To celebrate, we asked the children of our members to tell us who inspires them and what they will do to make the world a better place.
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Celebrating 100 Years
On March 14, 2021, officers paid a visit to a community member, Laura, who was celebrating her 100th birthday. Thank you to Laura and her family for their commitment and involvement in the community.
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Constable Nicole Morrison
Constable Nicole Morrison remembers the phone call like it was yesterday.
“You’re hired,” the voice on the other end told her. “I was like, ‘Am I dreaming right now?’”
It was, in reality, a dream come true for Morrison, who had recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in Communication Studies. As a basketball player on the women’s varsity team - where she became the all-time lead scorer and earned titles for the most points scored in a single season and game - she learned the importance of teamwork and volunteering.
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How many calls for service did WRPS receive in 2020?
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Congratulations to Julia T. the winner of last month's trivia question. In 2020, 7,534 criminal record checks were completed.
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March 31, 2021, was Trans Day of Visibility - a day to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of discrimination.
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The Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to enhancing communication and engagement with the community - so get social with us: |
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