Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) says it is ready to face any challenges posed on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on an Israeli concert that sparked off the current Middle East crisis – reverbrations of which are being heard and felt worldwide.
“Due to events occurring in the Middle East and the upcoming one-year anniversary of the events on October 7, DRPS is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our residents,” said Durham’s police force.
“Officers will continue pro-active patrols in the areas of faith-based institutions, schools and community areas throughout the region. Divisional leaders are in contact with community leaders and are working collaboratively to increase direct patrols,” it said.
“DRPS will not tolerate any form of hate crime or the threat of violence against anyone, and all hate motivated crime incidents will be thoroughly investigated,” it emphasized.
If you are a victim of a hate/bias motivated crime or hate/bias motivated incident, please call the non-emergency line at 905-579-1520. If this is an emergency, or the hate/bias motivated crime is in progress, call 9-1-1. To report a hate/bias motivated crime anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Additional information on hate/bias motivated crime can be found at: https://drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/hate-crime/