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 […]
Trump’s reckless tariffs an insult to Brampton’s steel, aluminum workers
U.S. Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick, right, speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump signs a series of executive orders including 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Andrew Harnik /Getty Images We have not and will never back […]
Why supporting Peel police is critical for Peel Region’s community safety
Peel Regional Police cruisers. Toronto Sun Peel Region has long been a beacon of growth and opportunity. However, as our region grows, so too do the demands placed on essential services. Nowhere is this more evident than in the state of policing in Peel Region. For too long, critical investments in public safety were overlooked, […]
For years, Peel has underfunded its police. It’s time to correct that mistake
Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah speaks to the media with Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown looking on in April. Richard Lautens Toronto Star For too long, Peel has underfunded its police force, failing to keep pace with rapid population growth and the increasing complexity of public safety challenges. Today, Peel Regional Police has the worst officer-to-population […]
How Canada’s mayors can support communities in time of economic crisis
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown looks on during the Diwali Mela festival at Sesquicentennial Park in Brampton, Ont., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj Canada’s prosperity was never given; it was earned. It was earned by the greatest our country has to offer, our people. Those who work in the steel mills of Hamilton, […]