A new, dedicated to the Town of Ajax, police division and headquarter will be coming to 1401 Harwood Avenue North, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) announced yesterday.
Construction of the Ajax Division is anticipated to be completed by 2031, subject to regional approvals and funding. The projected investment outlay was not announced.
The new division represents the first step toward delivering a dedicated police facility in Ajax, said the DRPS. The town is the smallest Durham municipality area-wise.
Once completed, the division will bring frontline operations, investigators, and support services closer to residents, improving response, strengthening community engagement, and aligning police infrastructure with population growth, said the statement.
The new division is expected to include frontline patrol operations, a Community Response Unit, criminal investigations, divisional command staff, and dedicated space to support community engagement. The facility will be designed to meet modern policing needs while aligning with regional sustainability and net-zero standards.
Separation from Pickering
Currently, both Ajax and Pickering are served by West Division in Pickering, which was built in 1992 for a much smaller population of 127,000. Since that time, Ajax and Pickering’s population has more than doubled, and calls for service have increased accordingly.
“This unveiling represents a critical investment in our future and in the safety of our communities,” said Chief Peter Moreira. “Ajax and Pickering continue to grow at a rapid pace, and this new division will ensure policing services are positioned where they are needed most—today and for years to come.”
“We are extremely proud to achieve our long-standing goal of building a brand new police station right here in Ajax,” said Shaun Collier, DRPS Board Chair and Mayor of Ajax. “The new police division on Harwood Avenue will help make our diverse and vibrant community even safer, and it will be a vital part of our community infrastructure for decades to come.”
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