ASE Update – April 2026
Road safety remains a priority for Brampton, particularly as the City navigates a transition away from the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. To ensure the continued safety of all road users, Council has directed staff to implement a comprehensive workplan that includes innovative, infrastructure-based traffic-calming solutions and modernized school zone safety measures. We are pleased […]
If You Don’t Report It, Police Can’t Resource It — Safety Town Hall Insights
Only 1 in 5 residents who experienced petty crime actually reported it to police. That means the footage on your Ring camera, the car door checks at 3 a.m., the package stolen off your porch — if it’s not reported, police don’t know it’s happening, and they can’t direct resources to your neighbourhood. That was one of the biggest takeaways from the Community Safety Town Hall, and it’s exactly what Councillor Santos is bringing to the Peel Police Services Board this Friday.
Community Safety Townhall
Join me on April 22 for a Community Safety Town Hall with Mayor Brown, Deputy Chief Mark Dapat, and officers from 22 Division. We’ll be discussing petty crime, recent incidents, and road safety face to face. Seating is limited. Register now.
Project Stratis: $800,000 in Stolen Vehicles Recovered Before Shipment Overseas
Investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau have recovered eight vehicles before they were resold or shipped overseas, following an investigation into violent, armed carjacking incidents. “The success of Project Stratis is a major win for community safety in Brampton and across the Region. Recovering $800,000 in stolen property and disrupting a violent criminal network before […]
Modernizing School Zone Safety: Council Supports New Infrastructure-Based Safety Measures
At our March 11 Council meeting, I brought forward motion seconded by Councillor Martin Medeiros to begin implementing alternative safety measures in our school and community safety zones which was passed unanimously at Council. With the recent cancellation of Automated Speed Enforcement by the Province, many municipalities, including the City of Brampton, were suddenly left without […]
Listening to Residents: Regional Council Approves Motion to expedite Safety Improvements at Queen St and Royal West Dr
Today, a motion was brought forward and officially carried to address the urgent safety concerns at the intersection of Queen Street West and Royal West Drive. For some time, residents have voiced their difficulties safely accessing and exiting Royal West Drive. While permanent signals are currently complicated by deep-servicing infrastructure related to a nearby subdivision […]
Petty crime in our neighbourhoods
An urgent public survey is now live to gather residents’ experiences with petty theft in Wards 1 and 5. Your feedback will help shape practical next steps with Peel Police to strengthen neighbourhood safety.
3rd Year (2022-2026) Review
As we mark three years of this City Council term, the 2025 Review highlights major progress on community safety, housing, economic development, and neighbourhood revitalization. With over 2,200 resident cases addressed, 175 motions advanced, and key achievements like TMU’s new medical school and expanded traffic-calming measures, the work reflects priorities heard directly from the community. Residents are invited to explore the full review for detailed updates on youth engagement, local business support, and improvements across Brampton.
Extortion Is a National Crisis Playing Out on Local Streets
Contributor: Mayor Patrick Brown Every mayor in Canada learns this lesson quickly: the problems that land on your desk are rarely abstract. They arrive as phone calls from small business owners or families whose sense of safety has been shaken. In Peel Region, extortion has become one of those problems. It’s no longer isolated or […]
2025 Seasonal RIDE Campaign Concludes with Strong Enforcement Results
Peel Regional Police has officially concluded the 2025 Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Campaign, delivering clear results and reinforcing the region’s zero-tolerance approach to impaired driving. The annual Seasonal RIDE Campaign focuses on preventing alcohol and drug-impaired driving through increased roadside checks, targeted enforcement, and public awareness, particularly during high-risk periods. What the Seasonal […]