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 to hold special virtual meeting to hear public deputations on 2022 Budget
The Barrie Police Services Board has a duty to ensure we are making the best possible use of taxpayers' dollars every year. The Barrie...
City of Barrie Media Release: Significant progress being made on cleanup at tornado recovery site
City of Barrie crews and emergency personnel have made significant progress cleaning up at the tornado recovery site. City staff will have...
City of Barrie Media Release: Tornado clean-up efforts continue in southeast Barrie
Tornado response efforts continue today in the Mapleview and Prince William Way area to assess damages, clean up the streets, and provide...
City of Barrie Media Release: City taking next steps in tornado recovery efforts
The City of Barrie's emergency personnel continue to work today in the Mapleview and Prince William Way area responding to the damage...
City of Barrie Media Release: City asks residents to not bring donations to the tornado recovery site
The City of Barrie's emergency personnel continue to work today in the Mapleview and Prince William Way area responding to the damage...
Police Seize Suspected Methamphetamine in Traffic Stop
On Monday July 12, 2021, at 8:39 p.m., Barrie Police officers conducted a traffic stop involving a motor vehicle that had been travelling...
Barrie Police Chief named Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The Barrie Police Service is proud to announce that Chief Kimberley Greenwood has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Merit of...
BPS Tip Tuesday – July 13, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Barrie Police Service Park Feedback Survey
The Barrie Police Service Community Services Unit wants to hear about your experiences in our neighbourhood parks. Feedback provided will...
Arrests Made in Local Armed Robberies
On Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 3:39 a.m., uniform officers from the Barrie Police Service responded to a report of an armed robbery at the...
Suspicious person call leads to drug charges
On June 28, Barrie Police responded to a report of a suspicious person attempting to rent a hotel room using someone else’s credit card....
BPS Tip Tuesday – June 29, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
80th Anniversary of Barrie Simcoe Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance Recognized
Barrie, ON – Barrie and other surrounding communities proclaimed the week of June 21st to June 27th, 2021, as St. John Ambulance Week,...
The 2020 Barrie Police Service Annual Report is now available in a new online and interactive format
The Barrie Police Service 2020 Annual Report is now available in a new online and interactive format at BPSAnnualReport.ca. You can...
Barrie Police Services Board names new Deputy Chief
The Barrie Police Services Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Inspector Rich Johnston to the position of Deputy Chief –...
BPS Tip Tuesday – June 15, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Sexual Assault Investigation Launched; Suspect Arrested and Criminal Charges Laid
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, the Barrie Police Service received a complaint of a sexual assault that had taken place earlier in the morning....
Barrie Police Awarded Critical Lifesaving Upgrade From Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada
Barrie, Ontario – The Barrie Police Service has been named a 2021 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada....
Suspicious Incident Investigated by Police
On Wednesday June 9, 2021, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident which originated in...
Police searching for armed robbery suspect
Barrie Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for recent armed robberies in Barrie. On Sunday,...