The Peterborough Police Service has opened a new office at the transit terminal on Simcoe Street in downtown Peterborough. Although the office will increase security at the transit terminal, it’s not intended to be used by the public to report crimes or seek police assistance.
Described by the police as a “satellite office”, the location officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday (May 26).
The new office will mainly be used by officers working in what police call “Area 1”, the section of Peterborough that includes the downtown core.
In the future, the satellite office will also be used when police host meetings with community partners or stakeholders.
A display screen located outside the office will broadcast police-related messaging and information including crime prevention tips, upcoming events, and recruiting or volunteer opportunities.
“Our downtown office will increase our visibility in the downtown core, increase security at the bus terminal, and also allow for even more engagement opportunities with our community and stakeholders,” says police inspector John Lyons.
Unlike the Peterborough police headquarters located on Water Street, the satellite office will not be open at all times, and police are asking members of the public not to visit the office to report an incident or if they need police assistance.
The public should continue to call 9-1-1 in an emergency or, in a non-emergency, call the non-emergency line at 705-876-1122. Members of the public can also report a non-emergency crime at peterboroughpolice.com/report/a-crime/.
“This is another way that police are accessible in our community,” says Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien. “The bus terminal is a central location where police can interact with residents, helping to promote safety.”
