Peel Police Service Board Releases Report on Community Consultations on Human Rights and Police Governance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brampton, Ontario – The Peel Police Service Board today unveiled Police Governance and Human Rights: Insights and Recommendations from Community Consultations, a report that outlines findings from extensive consultations with community members, human rights organizations, and subject-matter experts. The report presents the Peel Police Service Board with a transformative course toward embedding human rights principles into policing and governance across Peel Region.

Drawing from the perspectives of advocacy groups, social service organizations, faith-based communities, and residents, this initiative was spearheaded by the Board’s Governance and Human Rights Committee. It reflects the Board’s unwavering commitment to fostering equitable, transparent, and accountable policing practices that meet the needs of Peel’s diverse communities.

“This report is a significant step in reimagining police governance through the lens of human rights,” said Sumeeta Kohli, Vice-Chair of the Peel Police Service Board and Chair of the Governance and Human Rights Committee. “The insights shared by community members provide a roadmap for balancing accountability with understanding and creating policies that reflect the diversity and lived experiences of the communities we serve.”

Key themes emerging from the consultations include:

·       Enhancing transparency and accountability in police operations.

·       Addressing systemic discrimination through focused training and policy reform.

·       Strengthening community trust through meaningful engagement and cultural competency initiatives.

“This report is more than a reflection of community voices—it’s a demonstration of our commitment to listen and learn from our community,” said Nando Iannicca, Chair of the Peel Police Service Board. “It reaffirms our obligation to building authentic partnerships with the community and advancing human rights as a cornerstone of governance and public safety.”

The Board is dedicated to integrating these findings into its policy development and strategic planning, with a focus on advancing policing practices that promote public safety, equity, and trust.

The full report is available to the public on the Peel Police Service Board website at peelpoliceboard.ca.

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Media Contact:

Robert Serpe
Executive Director

Peel Police Service Board
Phone: 905-458-1340
Email: robert.serpe@peelpoliceboard.ca