Description (Service) |
Responsible for preserving the peace, preventing crimes and offenses, and apprehending offenders under the crime investigations branch Services include: - Police record checks
- Operation Identification, a program designed to discourage theft of valuables by identifying them with an electric engraver which may be borrowed free of charge from the Police Service
- Community Alert Network, a media release subscription service, on the Barrie Police Services website, permits visitors to subscribe without fee to receive Barrie Police Service media releases as they are posted
Community Services Branch - provides speakers and programs to schools and private groups on theft, fraud, elder abuse, traffic safety, bullying, drugs and related topics
- runs confidential online bullying reporting system with area schools * see pink 'report a bully' button on website
Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service - offers support, information and referral to victims and witnesses immediately after a crisis has taken place
Citizens Online Reporting - all non-emergency incidents can be reported using the online reporting too
- even if it is a few days after the incident, it is always worth reporting so that Barrie Police has an accurate record of safety issues in our city
- anything non-emergency related from graffiti, to damage to a property or theft can be reported
- for more information and to access the Online Reporting Tool click here, Online Reporting
Security Camera Registry - Security Camera registry can assist officers in quickly determining the location of security cameras that may assist in investigations.
- Camera Registry is a completely voluntary, free initiative that only asks residents and businesses to complete a brief registration form to identify the location of their external-facing cameras
- If an incident happens in the area, police may contact you to ask if your camera captured any relevant footage
- for more information see, Barrie Police Services, Camera Registry
Marine unit - equipped with two police boats, which patrol Kempenfelt Bay and Lake Simcoe full time during the summer months and selective weekends during the spring and fall
- trained marine officers respond to distress calls, perform search and rescue operations, provide enforcement of all boating regulations and provide general safety, equipment and boating information
Collaborate Barrie - A community partnership representing key sectors in the human services system of Barrie that have come together with a common passion and goal of responding collaboratively to the needs of those in high risk or crisis situations, see Mental Health and Community Partnerships
Outreach Presentations - Presentations are available in Fraud Prevention, Senior abuse, Senior Bullying, Condo/Apartment Safety, Neighbourhood Watch, and Internet Safety
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