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...
Police Seeking Public Assistance in Identifying Sport Bike Operator
Barrie Police is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the operator of a blue and white sport bike style motorcycle that...
Tip Tuesday
TIP TUESDAY CL21001880 On Saturday October 16, 2021, at 12:15 p.m., this suspect attended the Circle K located at 62 Essa Rd. and placed a...
School Bus Safety
With students settled back at school after an extended period of online learning last spring, the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit...
Operation Impact 2021: Be a Hero. Aim for Zero.
Tomorrow, October 8th, marks the beginning of Operation Impact 2021, a national public awareness campaign aimed at making Canada's roads...
More than 100 charges laid after extensive investigation into graffiti-related mischiefs in the City of Barrie
Last week the Barrie Police Service wrapped up a months-long investigation into graffiti across the city with five arrests and 113...
Barrie Police Services Board – Budget Presentation Meeting
The Barrie Police Services Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. to present the 2022 Budget. To view the live...
Tip Tuesday – September 28, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Police respond to incidents involving local secondary schools
The new school year is only into its third week and already the Barrie Police Service has attended two calls for service involving...
Barrie Police welcome newest K9 member, named in honour of OPP Sgt. Routhier
The Barrie Police Service is proud to introduce the newest member of the BPS K9 Unit: Routs! The name Routs was chosen to honour OPP...
BPS Tip Tuesday – September 21, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Drug charges laid after suspicious male returns to retrieve drugs stashed in bushes
After a suspicious male was observed placing several packages into bushes on a residential property, a nearby homeowner contacted police,...
Barrie Police Services Board – September 16, 2021
Agenda Watch the meeting live at 9:00 a.m. on YouTube
Tip Tuesday – September 14, 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 attend calls for reported threats, suspicious person
At approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, a threat was made against Bear Creek Secondary School in Barrie. Barrie Police, in collaboration...
Firearm and Drugs Located in Motor Vehicle
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 9:25a.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle being operated without licence plates in...
UPDATE #1 – Missing Persons Sought by Barrie Police
Overnight, the Barrie Police Service was actively involved in a search for 27-year old David Cave and 3-year-old Gracie Deck who had been...
Crime Spree Ends in Arrest
Over the past couple of weeks, members of the Barrie Police Investigative Services have been conducting a criminal investigation into...
BPS Tip Tuesday – August 31, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Loaded Firearm and Drugs Seized in Traffic Stop
On Saturday August 28, 2021, at 1:44 p.m., a Barrie Police officer stopped a motor vehicle on Bryne Drive after receiving information that...
Barrie Police seize firearm overnight in downtown Barrie
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on the morning of August 28, Barrie Police received a report of a male involved in an altercation on Dunlop...