Peel Police Team Makes Record Seizure of Guns and Gangs in 2024
Peel Regional Police seized more than double the illegal firearms this year compared to 2023 thanks to their STEP program. This program focuses on removing guns from streets and reducing gang violence. In total, Peel police seized 205 illegal guns in 2024, with STEP seizing 53 of them. The government is committed to supporting such initiatives to enhance public safety.
Installation of 40 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras – December Update
Brampton is installing 40 new high-tech speed cameras to improve road safety. This expansion will make their program the largest in Canada, aiming to further reduce speeding and create safer streets.
Update on Project E.R.A.S.E
Peel Regional Police ran Project E.R.A.S.E. to combat dangerous driving and street racing. The program used education, enforcement, and social awareness to improve road safety. They investigated over 1,100 vehicles and issued charges for speeding, noise violations, and impaired driving.
Brampton Welcomes Provincial Support for Encampments and Public Safety
Brampton’s proactive measures, including its Encampment Protocol, address homelessness and addiction through coordinated cleanup efforts, enhanced security, and advocacy for compassionate interventions like involuntary treatment as a last resort. The City of Brampton welcomes Ontario’s new Safer Municipalities Act, 2024, which strengthens enforcement and allocates $75.5 million for shelter expansion and affordable housing.
Peel Region of Police officially launch R.I.D.E along with M.A.D.D
Peel Regional Police has officially launched its Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Campaign in partnership with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This annual campaign, part of ongoing collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving, runs from November 16 to December 31, 2024. https://vimeo.com/1037189203 Quote https://vimeo.com/1037054983To ensure the community is driving safely and responsibly, additional officers […]
Local efforts and calls to action to address encampments – response from Premier Ford
Regional Councillor Rowena Santos has been advocating for months to address encampments and their impact on Brampton residents, particularly along the Etobicoke Creek Trail. Premier Doug Ford’s recent response pledges new measures to support municipalities, including investments in mental health, addiction recovery, and homelessness prevention, along with enhanced legislative tools to manage encampments.
Break the Silence
The fifth Break the Silence campaign continues to raise awareness and encourage action against gender-based violence, urging everyone to recognize the signs of abuse and support victims.
Mid-Term (2022-2026) Review
Time to reflect on what we’ve achieved and get your input on the next two years. My focus is always based on what I hear directly from you at your doorstep, on the phone, at community events, at council and through digital channels. Thank you for engaging on the issues that help build a brighter future for Brampton.
Improvements to By-law Enforcement
Councillor Santos initiated a motion for an operational review of Brampton’s by-law enforcement, which led to a comprehensive implementation plan endorsed by the Council in 2024. The plan includes staffing expansions, new specialist roles, enhanced operating procedures, and community-focused enforcement initiatives.
Continued efforts to prioritize safety – UPDATE on traffic calming in Wards 1 & 5
Reducing vehicular speed and cut-through traffic, particularly in local residential areas, remains a priority. The City continues to implement speed cushions, automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, road diets, increased signage, and strategically lowered neighbourhood speed limits to encourage safer driving behavior. “I continue to hear from residents that speeding and cut-through traffic is a significant […]
