Waterloo Regional Police Chief Announces Retirement
Karen Redman, Chair of the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board, announced that Police Chief Bryan Larkin will retire from the Waterloo Regional Police Service after 31 years of dedicated service.
“On behalf of the Board, I thank Chief Larkin for his dedication and service to the Waterloo Region community,” said Chair Redman. “His leadership, vision, and passion for policing have been essential for the growth of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, as well as countless community organizations and aspiring leaders. We congratulate him on a legacy of excellence and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
Chief Larkin began his policing career with the Waterloo Regional Police Service in 1991, working as a front-line Constable assigned to Division #1 in Kitchener and rising to the rank of Superintendent of Central Division. Among his several high-ranking positions, he also served as Executive Officer to the Chief of Police. Prior to becoming Chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service on August 31, 2014, he served as Deputy Chief and Chief for the Guelph Police Service.
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WRPS Set to Receive $12.3M in Funding Announcement
On April 19, 2022, we were honoured to welcome MPP Mike Harris, Regional Chair Karen Redman, and mayors Kathryn McGarry and Berry Vrbanovic to announce over $12.3M in funding for WRPS from the Ontario government.
The majority of this funding will be used towards our Community Engagement and Wellbeing Branch and the Crisis Call Diversion Program to ensure further proactive upstreaming for those who require collaborative community support.
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On April 19, 2022, officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Central Division responded to a report of firearms being improperly stored at an apartment building in the area of Homer Watson Boulevard and Old Carriage Drive.
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On April 25, 2022, members of the General Investigations Unit completed two public safety warrants and one criminal code warrant at two separate residences related to a weapons investigation on Misty Crescent in Kitchener.
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Read about some of our latest investigations:
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New Penalty for Stunt Driving |
Convicted drivers will be required to complete a driver improvement course or have their licence cancelled.
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Join us for our annual Open House at police headquarters!
Learn about the Waterloo Regional Police Service and various programs and services available to the community.
Visit police and community information booths, and enjoy a charity BBQ.
Have some fun by visiting the Children’s Safety Village, rock climbing wall, or stopping to listen to a performance by Erick Traplin.
Admission is free! Donations of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region are welcome.
No registration is required.
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Become a Police Chief for a Day
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is looking for a new, junior Chief for its annual ‘Chief for a Day’ contest.
The contest, which launches April 21, 2022, is open to all Waterloo Region students in grade 5 to grade 7. Students are asked to write a short essay describing what they would do to make a difference in their community if they were Chief for a day.
A winner will be announced on May 18, 2022, during Police Week in Ontario.
“This is a great way to foster youth engagement and to encourage youth to think about what they can do to make a difference in the community,” said Bryan Larkin, Chief of Police. “Involving youth in events like this is important because they are the future of our community and we want to encourage them to contribute to society in a positive and meaningful way.”
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Citizen's Police Academy
On April 13, 2022, we were delighted to welcome Citizens Police Academy participants to police headquarters for their program graduation!
Members of the community participated in an 11-week program that was conducted virtually, so we were especially grateful to gather in person.
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Canine Unit Welcomes New Police Service Dog
The Police Service is proud to welcome a new police service dog to the Canine Unit.
After collecting more than 500 name suggestions from the Waterloo Region community, the Canine Unit officially welcomed police service dog Nicho to the team.
As we approach the annual Ontario Police Memorial, we are honoured to announce that the selection of the name also honours WRPS officer Dave Nicholson, who died on August 12, 1998 while responding to a call at the Parkhill Dam in Cambridge.
Nicho is a one-year old German Shepherd and Belgian Malinios cross dog who was born in Slovakia. He was selected amongst other dogs for his temperament and high energy.
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Service Overview for March 2022
Our members are committed to keeping Waterloo Region safe, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Last month, more than 1,400 road safety charges were laid and a number of illegal weapons and drugs taken off the streets.
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What is the approximate cash value of all of the drugs seized by WRPS in 2021?
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Congratulations to Liz G., the winner of last month's trivia question. In 2021, there were 750 reported vehicle thefts in Waterloo Region.
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On April 22, 2022, Chief Larkin joined Chef D in hosting a pancake breakfast in support of the Child Witness Centre.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this amazing cause!
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The Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to enhancing communication and engagement with the community - so get social with us: |
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For more information about the Waterloo Regional Police Service, visit: www.wrps.on.ca
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