Media Releases
Media releases are prepared by Corporate Communications Coordinators. The releases provide information to the various media outlets and facilitate the dissemination of information to the community we serve.
For inquiries on media releases or general media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications at 705-725-7025 Ext. 2926 or [email protected]
UPDATE – Barrie Police Investigating Overnight Break and Enter – Composite Sketch of Suspect Released
(Update) – Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The investigation into a break and enter, where the homeowner was assaulted during the early...
Barrie Police Services Board Names New Deputy Chief
Chief Greenwood to continue in role until 2023The Barrie Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Inspector Robert...
Criminal Record Check process improved
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and more and more people return to work and volunteering, the Barrie Police Service is improving the process...
Job Opportunity: Information Technology Support Coordinator (permanent, full-time)
The Barrie Police Services Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a full-time Information Technology Support...
Barrie Police to launch body-worn camera pilot project
At this morning’s Barrie Police Services Board Meeting, Chief Kimberley Greenwood brought forward a recommendation to proceed with a pilot...
2019 Barrie Police Service Annual Report now available
The 2019 Barrie Police Service Annual Report showcases some of the achievements our Service has accomplished in the past year and...
Police respond to fatal motor vehicle collision
At approximately 7:45 p.m. yesterday, Barrie Police, responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Mapleview Drive East, just east of...
Four citizens assist police with marine rescue
As the weather began to turn last night ahead of forecasted thunderstorms, Barrie Police received a report of two children stranded in a...
A Message from Chief of Police Kimberley Greenwood, Barrie Police Service
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week has saddened and shaken our community and our service. It is something that should...
Police looking for information in suspicious fire
On Saturday, May 30, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Barrie Police were called to 405 Essa Road in Barrie for an abandoned house that...
Barrie Police and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Work to Capture Bear
Barrie Police received a call at approximately 5:30 this morning reporting a sighting of a bear within a residential area in...
Leading the way to safer communities: Celebrating Police Week May 10 – 16, 2020
The Barrie Police Service is joining police services across Ontario and Canada in recognizing Police Week (#PoliceWeekON) from May 10 –...
Don’t fall for rental scam – Tips to keep yourself safe
The Barrie Police Service has become aware of a number of individuals in our area who have fallen victim to a common rental scam. In this...
Thefts from vehicles up in April 2020
Barrie Police are reminding the public to ensure their vehicles are locked and valuables removed after a significant increase in thefts...
Police investigating theft of van; suspect captured on video
The Barrie Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who is wanted for the theft of a van. On March...
Police investigating early-morning armed robbery
The Barrie Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred early this...
Suspect wanted for Indecent Act
Barrie Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for an indecent act in Barrie earlier this week. ...
Break and Enter Investigated
The Barrie Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect that was involved in a break and enter in the...
Job Opportunity: Strategic Planner (temporary, full-time contract)
The Barrie Police Services Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position Strategic Planner. The Strategic Planner (temporary,...
Letter from Chief Greenwood
A letter from Chief Greenwood
Police respond to serious motor vehicle collision, 1 pedestrian in critical condition
At approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning, Barrie Police responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area...
