Bail Reform Is Now Law — A Step Forward for Safer Communities
Bill C-14 is a major step forward for public safety, strengthening bail and sentencing laws for repeat violent offenders involved in crimes such as auto theft, extortion, home invasions, firearms offences, and organized crime. Brampton’s advocacy helped shape this reform, ensuring the realities facing residents, victims’ families, and frontline police officers were brought directly to decision-makers in Ottawa.
Project Icarus Shows Why Public Trust and Accountability Matter
Project Icarus is a powerful reminder that public trust depends on accountability, proper credentials, and strong oversight. Peel Regional Police’s complex fraud and forgery investigation shows that no one is above the law and that those who violate public trust will be held accountable.
Bill C-22: Why Lawful Access Matters for Safer Communities
Organized crime is using modern technology to target families and businesses, while police are often forced to wait weeks for critical digital evidence needed to stop violent crimes and extortion. Bill C-22 would provide law enforcement with modern lawful access tools to help protect residents, prevent more victims, and keep communities safe.
Combatting Crime in Peel Region and Canada
Community safety is the number one issue I hear from residents in Brampton, and it continues to be my top priority. As our city has grown, we’ve made historic investments in policing, modern technology, and new infrastructure to keep pace. From hiring hundreds of new officers to strengthening emergency response and tackling issues like auto theft, real progress is being made. Here’s how we’re taking action to build a safer community for everyone.
Update from Mayor Patrick Brown on Tragic House Fire
Brampton is grieving after a devastating house fire took two lives, injured four residents, and left others unaccounted for as crews continue a difficult investigation. This heartbreaking incident reinforces the urgent need for safe, compliant housing and the city’s commitment to preventing such tragedies in the future.
Big Changes for Public Safety in Peel — Why It Matters
Peel Police just completed the biggest hiring effort in its history, and residents will feel the impact. From faster 911 responses to safer neighbourhoods, this milestone marks a major step forward for community safety.
Major Drug and Weapons Seizure in Peel: Mayor Commends Community Intervention and Response Team
Peel Police’s CIRT team has taken over $1 million in dangerous drugs, a loaded handgun, and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition off our streets through Project Winner, a community-driven investigation that began with a resident’s tip. Mayor Patrick Brown says the operation “isn’t just about drugs or guns—it’s about saving lives and sending a clear message that traffickers will be held accountable.”
Supporting Victims and Survivors
Peel Police hosted Ontario’s first policing-led Victims and Survivors Symposium, highlighting how Canada’s justice system often prioritizes the rights of the accused over victims, leaving families feeling revictimized. Police and community voices called for urgent bail reform, stronger advocacy for survivors, and collaborative action across all levels of government to fix the system.
Redevelopment of Sir Robert Peel Centre
Brampton is taking a major step forward in community safety with the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art police facility that will house one of Canada’s top forensic labs, a first-of-its-kind Detainee Processing Unit, and direct support for one of the country’s busiest courthouses. This investment ensures Peel Police has the modern tools and resources they need to combat organized crime and keep our growing city safe.
We’re in the midst of a car-theft crisis. I went to America to find a solution
“The battle against auto theft is not just about recovering stolen property. It is about safeguarding our communities, protecting our economic interests and dismantling the networks of organized crime that thrive on these illicit activities,” writes Patrick Brown. Toronto Police Service As mayor of Brampton, my commitment to tackling the rampant issue of auto theft has recently […]