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History Peel Regional Police was established in tandem with the creation of the Regional Municipality of Peel. It incorporated the former police departments of Mississauga, Port Credit, Streetsville, Brampton, and Chinguacousy. Mission statement "Peel Regional Police, in partnership with the community, will strive to create a safe environment in which to live, work, and visit." Command Structure The current chief of Peel Regional Police is Mike Metcalf, appointed in 2006, who succeeded Noel Catney (1997–2006). Operations Police divisions in Peel Region: Peel Regional Police is responsible for patrolling Toronto Pearson International Airport, a role formerly held by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The service also maintains tactical teams or as they are referred to in the department's organizational structure T.R.U (tactics and rescue unit) for both the Region and Pearson International Airport. Fleet
Town of Caledon Policing The northern boundary of Peel Regional Police's responsible area is the Town of Caledon's and City of Brampton's townline. Policing on 400-series highways (like King's Highways 407 ETR, 403, 410) are in the jurisdiction of the Ontario Provincial Police. Peel Police patrol the Peel section of Highway 409 leading to the airport. Awards Misconduct Allegations Peel Regional Police have been sued numerous times for police brutality and misconduct. As well as having some of their officers face serious criminal and Police Services Act of Ontario charges. Over the last 20 years, it has been alleged that Peel Regional Police has been sued for more than 200 million dollars over police misconduct abuses. The actual total payment of out-of-court settlements remains in question. Public Complaints The Peel Regional Police Public Complaints Investigation Bureau (PCIB) investigates all complaints made by the public in regards to the actions and services provided by PRP officers. PCIB is a branch of the Professional Standards Bureau. In 2005, 158 public complaints filed * In 2004, 180 public complaints filed * Shooting Death of Michael Lawson Accusations of police abuses involving racism have plagued this police department since the late-80s. When a black teenager from Jamacia, 17-year old Michael Wade Lawson, was shot to death by two Peel Regional Police Constables on December 8th, 1988. * Anthony Melaragni The officers originally claimed that the stolen vehicle driven by Lawson was approaching the officers head-on in a threatening manner.* The officers later recanted their original statements as several witnesses to the shooting testified that Lawson never directed the vehicle towards the officers. An autopsy conducted by the Ontario Coroner's Office showed that the teenager was struck by a hollow point bullet to the back of the head. This type of bullet was considered illegal at the time, as ‘hollow point bullets’ were not authorized for use by police officers in Ontario. In June of 2002, Peel Regional Police promoted both Melaragni and Longpre to the rank of Detective. As of 2006, Det. Melaragni is the head of PRPs street gang squad, based within the Intelligence Unit.** Currently Under Investigation In August 2006, two men, Orlando Canizalez and Richard Cimpoesu claimed that they were roughed up by off-duty police after refusing to give up their videotape of officers partying behind a strip mall. * Peel Regional Police are investigating up to 20 officers who were alleged to be in attendance. 14 officers were alleged to have acted in the assault. A former police officer stated he had previously been to the actual drinking location mentioned and that beer is often taken from underage drinkers (with the minors being released with a warning). The seized alcohol is later consumed by officers at outside after-hours parties at numerous locations throughout Peel Region. * See also Other emergencies services in Peel Region and beyond: | |||||||||||
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