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...
Driver parks truck abruptly, walks away and Police find out why
On Monday, February 22, 2021 at 4:40 p.m., a Barrie Police officer was on patrol in the east end of the city when a motorist was observed...
Fraudulent Scam Linked to Bogus Taxi Cab
The Barrie Police Service Fraud Unit has recently become aware of a scam that has surfaced in our community that involves a taxicab, a...
BPS Tip Tuesday – February 23, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
Traffic stop leads to drug, weapon charges
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, officers observed a vehicle abruptly cross two lanes of live traffic in the area of...
Search Warrant Yields Drugs, Currency, and a Stolen Firearm
On Thursday February 18, 2021, shortly after 3:30 p.m., members of the Barrie Police Tactical Support Unit (TSU), Community Response Unit...
Barrie Police Officer faces fraud and proceeds of crime charges
On Friday, February 19, 2021, a sworn member of the Barrie Police Service was arrested and charged with two counts of Fraud Over $5000 and...
Lynn Strachan named newest member of the Barrie Police Services Board
The Barrie Police Service is pleased to announce that Lynn Strachan has been appointed by the province to serve as a member of the Barrie...
BPS Tip Tuesday – February 16, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
OPP to conduct investigation into Dunlop Street arrest
It has been confirmed that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be conducting the investigation into the Dunlop Street arrest and...
Chief Greenwood asks outside police service to conduct investigation into Dunlop Street arrest and conduct of Officer
The Barrie Police Service was made aware of the videos posted to social media of an arrest by one of our Officers at approximately 3:00...
Barrie Police Service Inspector Facing Charge Under Police Services Act
A Senior Officer of the Barrie Police Service is facing a charge of Misconduct, contrary to Section 80(1)(a) of the Police Services Act,...
Job Opportunities
The Barrie Police Services Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a full-time Information Technology Support...
BPS Tip Tuesday – February 2, 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 launch security camera registry
As more and more people install security cameras as part of their efforts to deter crime in their neighbourhoods, the Barrie Police...
Speak Out – Anonymous Sexual Assault Reporting System Launches
Speak Out is a new online service that allows those who have experienced sexual assault or sexual violence to report it anonymously. ...
BPS Tip Tuesday – January 26, 2021
The Barrie Police Service is looking for the assistance of the public in identifying these persons in relation to a number of ongoing...
What3Words Technology Available for Use by Barrie Police
In today’s world, knowing exactly where you are in the event of an emergency can be very stressful, especially when time is often of the...
Barrie Police Services Board Chair Angela Lockridge wraps up three-year term, Greg Ferguson named new Chair
The Barrie Police Services Board is pleased to announce that board member Greg Ferguson has been named the new Board Chair, effective...
Barrie Police Service looking to hear from Barrie students on diversity and inclusion
Barrie students in grades 9 – 12 are invited to share feedback with the Barrie Police on how the Service can demonstrate our commitment to...
Police Investigate Attempted Murder
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 9:50 p.m., Barrie Police responded to a residential townhouse unit located at 549 Yonge St. after a...