History
Peel Regional Police was established in tandem with the creation of the Regional Municipality of Peel on January 1, 1974. It integrated the former police departments of Mississauga, Port Credit, Streetsville, Brampton, and Chinguacousy.
Toronto Township Police Department was formed in January 1944 and was later renamed Mississauga Township Police Department in 1968.
Brampton Township Police Department dates to 1873, when it was created to replace policing from Chinguacousy. It merged with the other local forces in 1974.
Chinguacousy Township Police traces roots back to 1853, and was merged to the Peel force in 1974.
Port Credit Police Department was founded with township's incorporation in 1909, and merged with the Mississauga force in 1961. The Streetsville Police Department was formed in 1858 and merged into the Peel force in 1974.
As of 2012 Peel Regional Police has 1937 officers and 840 civilian support staff.
Since the creation of the Peel force only 4 deaths have been recorded, 3 from traffic accidents (latest in March 2010) and 1 from a stabbing (1984).
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