Chief Stu Betts, Peterborough Police Service
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Peterborough's 13th Chief of Police. Dedicated to community safety, transparency & accountability by doing things right, because it's the right thing to do.
Peterborough, Ontario
Joined July 2019
RT @OPPCommissioner: Suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and other illicit items were seized in Peterborough following a joint investigation by th…
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For clarity and factual information about what Community F.I.R.S.T. has accomplished in it's first year in existence, 4 officers have produced the results noted in the Dashboard pictured here. As a high-visibility Unit of dedicated officers, they have had a significant impact in our City. Certainly they have returned shopping carts (stolen property) but that is far from their focus. Their mandate is to address high-volume, low-dollar value crimes that cause our residents maximum aggravation, inconvenience and loss. Included in this is a focused response on organized shopliftingrings. Let's give credit where credit is due. @PtboPolice
Wilding also said the city is spending $600K to return shopping carts to Walmart. She says she's referring to the Community FIRST unit that is focused on property crime (to be fair, she notes they are doing more than returning shopping carts).
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Thank you for sharing this update! During the meeting, I also shared arrests and charges data. This is an important context that demonstrates that although crime increased during this period, enforcement results far surpassed the crime increases = increased clearance rates. Here's additional details: 2024 - Q3 Arrests = 968 2023 - Q3 Arrests = 705 Increase of 37% 2024 - Q3 All Charges = 1511 2023 - Q3 All Charges = 1130 Increase of 34% 2024 - Q3 Criminal Charges = 1243 2023 - Q3 Criminal Charges = 871 Increase of 43% 2024 - Q3 Drug Charges = 41 2023 - Q3 Drug Charges = 24 Increase of 64% That's great work, by our Officers to arrest, charge & put them before the Court. @PtboPolice @CityPtbo_ @CavanMonaghan @SelwynTownship
Police-reported crime increased by 22 per cent in Peterborough, last summer compared to the same three months in 2023
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Merry Christmas from Lansdowne Place Mall. @CityPtbo_ @PtboPolice @SAPeterborough @PureCountry105 @Move997
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36 years later and the identity of the Ottonabee River Man has been revealed through Genetic Sequencing Technology and confirmed through DNA testing and is now known to be Gerald Durocher. We believe that although Gerald had no known connection to @CityPtbo_ someone out there knows what happened to him; why it happened, and who did it. For more details visit: Information can be provided through: @PtboCrime 1-800-222-8477 or online at
For the past 36 years the Peterborough Police Service has been working to identify a human skull found in the Otonabee River. Through advanced DNA technology and our partners @OthramTech the remains have been identified. Did you know Gerald Durocher? We are looking for any information about him or the details of his death. Call @PtboCrime 1-800-222-8477 or online at Crime Stoppers has generously put forward a reward of up to $5000 for any information pertaining to this case that leads to an arrest. Learn more about this case:
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Well said Chris. No police officer wants to find themselves in the position of having to take a life. The transition to a highly educated workforce has been ongoing for quite a while in policing - many have degrees in Criminology - and they have a responsibility to preserve life. The reality is that actual use of force incidents resulting from police interactions is miniscule and deadly force even smaller. It's amazing how many people are critical of policing, but have never actually experienced the heart-pounding moment of pulling a firearm and pointing it at another human being, having to make a split second life-changing decision to save a life (their own or someone else's) by possibly taking a life. I've only experienced it once & was fortunate not to have pull that trigger, but I was prepared to do so to protect my partner's life. I support (all police leaders do) increased training, including deescalation training for our officers, but make no mistake, our officers are some of the very best trained in the world and I'll say it again, they have sworn an oath to preserve life. The life of the public / victims / themselves and perpetrators (even when those perpetrators are armed). Taking a life is the last thing they ever want to do. Officers are accountable for every round fired from their firearms, and that means they require training. Let's not forget that people (even Criminologists) call 9-1-1 when they are confronted with violence, and why is that? Because they know highly-trained police officers will respond as they are trained to do.
Most police recruits in Ontario have degrees, college diplomas or both. An officer could have a Doctorate in policing and de-escalation, but when confronted by a suspect with a knife or gun in a house or alley, they are going to use deadly force.
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Sometimes, people only see police in the capacity of enforcing laws in the pursuit of community safety & well-being; however, they are just as likely to be performing life-saving actions. Several times a month, our officers are saving lives on the street. In this case D/Cst. York jumped into action while off-duty. Because, like so many other officers, their commitment to the community is more than their uniform, it's who they are at their core - it's why they are called to a career in policing It was an honour to be present as he was recognized, alongside Mike Wickham for saving a life.
Congratulations to DC Dustin York. He and Mike Wickham were recognized at a special ceremony earlier this week for saving the life of a fellow curler at the Lakefield Curling Club on March 27, 2024. On that night, 67-year-old John Prno, who is also a retired Paramedic Chief and the Provincial Commissioner of St. John Ambulance, suffered a cardiac arrest while on the ice. Thanks to the quick thinking of York and Wickham who started life-saving measures and got the club's AED device, John was stabilized and taken to hospital. He has since recovered from successful open-heart surgery. Both received St. John Life Saving awards from St. John Ambulance. The award was presented by John himself. We're glad you are doing well John! Congrats again to DC York and Mr. Wickham. 👏👏👏
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RT @PtboPolice: Media Release #2 - Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Message to Community from Peterborough Police Service In response to ongoing…
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RT @PtboPolice: Media Release - Sunday, November 17, 2024 ➡️ 38-year-old Ptbo man arrested and charged with second-degree murder after alt…
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Today, November 11th is a somber day of Remembrance for those Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today. We also honour and give thanks to the many Veterans who served and and live in our communities today. @PtboPolice @CityPtbo_ @CavanMonaghan @SelwynTownship
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RT @ProfLauraHuey: Criminologists are doing a lousy job of listening to why people believe certain things about crime/disorder. It's much e…
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RT @PtboPolice: Thank you for this great reminder @UnitedWayPtbo Remember: 9-1-1 is for emergencies. 2-1-1 is for help accessing commu…
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RT @PtboPolice: Today, November 8, is National Indigenous Veterans Day. It is a day to recognize the dedication, bravery and sacrifice t…
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This is such an important program that will assist us in bridging gaps for Military Veterans who may require assistance. It's incumbent on us to help those who served our Country with honour. The actual pins will be received and worn by our staff during the week of November 18th. If you see a Peterborough Police Officer or Civilian Member wearing this pin, please know that they are a Veteran too. Thanks to military_veterans_wellness for creating this program so we could bring it to our community.
Media Release - Thursday, November 7, 2024 ➡️ Peterborough Police Service adds the Military Veterans Wellness Program to help serve veterans in our community. ➡️ The program will help the Service enhance its ability to support and connect with military veterans in our community and within our service. ➡️ This includes training for members and a referral program to get veterans services. ➡️ PPS has also created a pin for military veterans, civilian and sworn. within the service ➡️“As Remembrance Day approaches it is fitting that we take a moment to learn more about the supports available to our veterans and how we can help." Chief Betts.
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Great turnout today for a great cause. 12 members of @PtboPolice completed the event carrying between 30lbs - 40lbs. It was an honour to walk the last 2km, of the 22km rucksack march, with someone I call friend - Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Lee-Anne Quinn. A dynamo in the community and proud veteran. Please take a moment to learn a little more about Lee-anne.
We have a team in the Rucksack March for Remembrance with Wounded Warriors Canada. If you see them give them a 👏Thank you to our team who raised over $3600 for support programs to help all first responders. They are walking a 22km route through #Ptbo with up to 35lbs of weight.
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RT @PtboPolice: 🎃 Happy Hallowe'en 🎃 Have a safe and enjoyable time. Thanks Constable Fish for the safety tips for the trick or treaters,…
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