X-Ray Scanner Deployed to Combat Auto Theft
The federal government and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the deployment of a container scanner in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA). This tool will significantly aid in our ongoing efforts to combat the scourge
of auto thefts in Brampton.
U.S. Homeland Security Shows Mayor Brown How They Block Auto Theft Exports
Mayor Patrick Brown and Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich were hosted by U.S. Homeland Security to showcase their investigative, technological and co-operational strategies in detecting auto theft at Port Newark in New Jersey. This port is the busiest on the U.S. East Coast and also has the highest auto theft recovery rate in the U.S. (Media: […]
Mayor Brown Meets with Prime Minister Trudeau
Today, I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to actively pursue solutions for two important issues
for the people of Brampton: combating auto thefts and advancing the construction of the Light Rail
Transit (LRT) into Downtown Brampton. We reaffirmed our commitment to a continued partnership between the Government of Canada and
the City of Brampton, focusing on tangible solutions to our pressing challenges.
Mayor Brown to advance Peel Police solutions at National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft
Regional Council unanimously supported Mayor Brown’s motion to advise federal government to conduct more screening at our ports and enact tougher penalties to deter auto theft.
Peel Police Auto-Theft Unit Doubles
Mayor Brown says that doubling the number of Police Officers in the Auto-Theft Unit shows our local commitment to solving a national problem with other levels of government, the CBSA and auto manufacturers.
Mayor Visits 2023 Autoshow to Advocate For Collaboration on Auto-Theft
Just like the industry did in 2007, we need to deal with the technology that organized crime is using to exploit what is a very valuable asset.
Mayor Calls for Federal Recall to Put Brakes on Auto Theft
Relay attacks can be prevented and remedied with simple fixes. But car companies have refused to voluntarily recall their cars. It’s time for the federal government to step in and say enough is enough.