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...
BPS Tip Tuesday – December 1, 2020
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
The Barrie Police Service launches 2020 Mask & Mitten Tree
The Barrie Police Service hopes to bring a bit of warmth to our community this winter, as the Service launches the annual mitten tree...
BPS Tip Tuesday – November 17, 2020
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Update – Barrie Police seeking witnesses after victim struck by car
On August 9, 2020, at approximately 9:45p.m., a male was walking in the parking lot of 61 King Street in the City of Barrie. At this...
Police investigating damage to COVID Testing Centre
The Barrie Police Service is investigating an act of mischief that took place at 29 Sperling Drive in the City of Barrie. The building,...
Barrie Police Service looking for feedback in Community Safety Survey
The Barrie Police Service has launched its 2020 Community Safety Survey. This survey asks a variety of questions about the public’s...
Barrie Police Sexual Assault Investigation Concluded
On October 1, 2020, the Barrie Police Service responded to a report of a sexual assault that was believed to have occurred at Hurst Park...
Barrie Police Services Board announces retirement of Deputy Chief Weatherill
October 23, 2020 - The Barrie Police Services Board announced today, that after approximately 35 years in policing, Barrie Police Service...
Police Arrest Robbery Suspects
On Friday October 16, 2020, at approximately 10:30p.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a robbery that occurred in downtown Barrie....
Barrie Police Services Board – October 15, 2020
Agenda 9:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams Video Conference
Barrie Police body-worn cameras to roll out starting this week
On October 13, 2020, the Barrie Police Service’s Body-Worn Camera pilot project will launch with a number of cameras issued to front-line,...
Complete your Criminal Record Check online – it’s fast, easy and secure!
Although this back-to-school season is unlike any we’ve ever seen, we know there may still be Barrie residents who require Criminal Record...
Police investigating suspicious incident
The Barrie Police Service is investigating after reports of a suspicious incident that occurred at a local beach on August 22. An...
Don’t fall for fraud: Recognize, reject and report fraud
Barrie Police are reminding the public that no reputable agency will ever demand payment in gift cards, or Bitcoin, and that this is a...
UPDATED LINK: Special Board Meeting
Special Board Meeting: UPDATED LINKS: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91632978391 Meeting ID: 916 3297 8391 Passcode: Budget2021 By...
Investigation continues in Minet’s Point bank robbery
Barrie Police continue to investigate after a robbery at a bank located at 190 Minet’s Point Road on Friday, July 17. At approximately...
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...
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...
