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Today we celebrate the people, communities, and values that make Canada such a special place to call home. As you enjoy the festivities, please celebrate responsibly, look out for one another, and help keep our roads, parks, and neighbourhoods safe.
From all of us at DRPS!!
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As we head into the first unofficial long weekend of summer, we expect increased traffic across the region and on local waterways. 🚨
If you’re travelling this weekend:
- Leave exterior lights on and make your home look occupied
- Avoid posting your plans or location on social media
- Plan ahead and allow extra time for heavier traffic
- Do not drive or boat impaired
Officers will be conducting enhanced traffic enforcement throughout the weekend, and our Marine Unit will be patrolling local waterways. ⚓️
Thank you to all first responders working this weekend. 🚔🚒🚑☎️
Have a safe long weekend.
After a month‑long investigation, DRPS restored peace to a Whitby community PC McDonald has worked hard to build trust in this community and took the time to introduce PC Hiltz and Sgt. Angie Sitaram, ensuring residents know they will continue to have strong support xitter.cf/DRPSCWDiv/status/20276…
Congratulations to @DRPSCWDiv Constable Hauk for all of his hard work and dedication to roadway safety. – at Whitby, Ontario
Congrats @MADDDurham as they mark their 25th anniversary and recognize the incredible work they do in #Durham. @DRPS is proud to be a partner, raise awareness on the dangers of impaired driving, and remove unsafe drivers off our streets.
Big congrats to Constable Rob Hauk for being recognized as @MADDDurham Officer of the year. We are very proud to celebrate him and all our members who help keep our community safe everyday.
Central West Division retweeted
For 25 years, @MADDDurham has stood for victims, awareness, and safer roads — and we are proud to partner with @DRPS and officers like Constable Hauk.
@maddcanada
Congrats @MADDDurham as they mark their 25th anniversary and recognize the incredible work they do in #Durham. @DRPS is proud to be a partner, raise awareness on the dangers of impaired driving, and remove unsafe drivers off our streets.
Big congrats to Constable Rob Hauk for being recognized as @MADDDurham Officer of the year. We are very proud to celebrate him and all our members who help keep our community safe everyday.
@DRPSCWDiv officers were conducting proactive patrol in south Whitby, when they observed a vehicle traveling at 123 km/h in a posted 60 km/h hour zone.
The driver was charged with stunt driving and speeding.
14 day vehicle impound.
30 day license suspension. – at Whitby, Ontario
Members from @DRPSCWDiv C Platoon conducted a R.I.D.E line in Whitby this evening. Over 300 vehicles were stopped, with one driver registering an "Alert"
Registering an Alert is an automatic 7 day license suspension for first time offence.
Please do not drink and drive. – at Whitby, Ontario
Members from @DRPSCWDiv responded to multiple calls for a vehicle this evening. The vehicle was eventually located and the driver was arrested for impaired driving.
If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911. – at Whitby, Ontario
Special thanks to community Crossing Guards who continually show up in all weather to help pedestrians cross safely. Motorists are reminded to ensure all pedestrians and the Guard are off the roadway before proceeding through the crosswalk.
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#Durhamvisionzero
Today, members of Central West Division teamed up with Frontenac Youth Services to host a fun “Build a Gingerbread House with a Cop” event, fostering positive connections with local youth.
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Officers are conducting speed enforcement, focusing on areas where speed cameras were recently removed. Various locations throughout the Division will be monitored, like here on Myrtle Rd W / Ashburn Rd in Whitby. ^pb
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#Durhamvisionzero
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Officers from Central West Division stopped by Coco’s Hot Cocoa today to support Cohen’s hot chocolate stand in honour of SickKids. We are proud to stand with our community, especially its smallest heroes.
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DRPS Central West Division hit the ice with some amazing kids at the OTU Campus Ice Centre for the Pro-Action Kids & Cops event! 🏒✨ A day full of skating, great conversations, and delicious food. Building community, one skate at a time! #KidsAndCops #CommunityFirst
☃️Members of Central West - Criminal Investigations Branch, along with B Platoon Uniform Patrol and @DRPS Auxiliary Unit were out braving the elements this ❄️snowy Sunday ❄️ to speak with residents about recent crime trends in their neighbourhood and to provide tips to stay safe.
On scene this afternoon at Dryden Bv/Civic Centre Dr. Recently changed to a 40km/h zone. East/West traffic is bound by the traffic light. North/South is bound by the stop signs.
All ways must yield to pedestrians. Be patient, use caution.
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#Durhamvisionzero
Our Central West Division officers are going door-to-door today with crime prevention pamphlets to help keep our neighborhoods safe. We're sharing tips to prevent vehicle and residential break-ins and answering your questions!
Great new addition to our team in Central West Division!
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After 17 years of dedicated service in the Durham Regional Police Service K9 Unit, Detective Constable Corby Wright is transitioning to a new role in Central West Division, where he will continue serving the residents of Whitby.
We also celebrate the well-earned retirement of Police Service Dog Hawk, who served the Durham Region faithfully for 7 years. Throughout his career, DC Wright worked alongside two incredible canine partners: PSD Hemmi, who passed away in June 2023, and PSD Hawk, who retired on October 31, 2025.
DC Wright’s passion for the K9 Unit has left a lasting impact on our community. We thank him for his unwavering commitment and wish him all the best in his new role. And to PSD Hawk—enjoy your retirement, you've earned it!
If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911. Our R.I.D.E. team will be out in full force this holiday season.
Please try to obtain specific details regarding the suspected vehicle, such as the licence plate, make and model, colour, and direction of travel.
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Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officially kicked off our 2025 Festive R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign today at the DRPS Operations Training Centre in Whitby.
Full story: drps.ca/news/posts/2025-fest…
Members of @DRPSOfficial Central West Division rolled up their sleeves and donated blood at @CanadasLifeline to help save lives.
Giving blood is one more way we serve our community and support those in need.
Thank you to all who joined us in making a difference. #DRPS ^av
