Ontario Investing to Keep Durham Region Safe

Funding for new video surveillance equipment and improved technology will help
police prevent crime, especially gun and gang violence

NEWS April 30, 2025

DURHAM — The Ontario Government is providing $100,000 to the Durham
Regional Police Service to expand its video surveillance systems and better
protect the community against crime and the threat of gun and gang violence.

Funding is being delivered through the Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Grant Program and can be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or
enhance current technology, and install new or additional CCTV surveillance
cameras in areas where gun and gang violence and correlated crimes, such as
drug and human trafficking, are most prevalent.

“CCTV Surveillance systems are an important tool of the DRPS’ work to detect,
prevent and deter criminal activity, especially in areas of gun & gang violence
and other serious crimes,” said Lorne Coe, MPP for Whitby. “Through this grant
program, our government led by Premier Ford is ensuring police services have
the tools and resources they need to help protect their community and keep
Ontario safe.”

“Public safety is our highest priority, and this investment in advanced surveillance
technology is a vital step in keeping our streets safe,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy,
MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge. “By equipping Durham Regional Police with tools to
combat gun and gang violence, we’re sending a clear message: criminal activity
will not be tolerated.”

Launched in August 2020, the Ontario CCTV Grant program is part of https://www.ontario.ca/page/guns-gangs-and-violence-reduction-strategy. The funding being provided to
Durham Regional Police Service supports one of 14 projects across the province,
for a total investment of $2 million for 2024-2025.

“We greatly appreciate the Province’s ongoing commitment to community safety.
This funding allows us to continue operating our CCTV program which is an
additional tool that deters crime and assists us in criminal investigations.” Peter Moreira, Chief, Durham Regional Police Service

QUICK FACTS
▪ The grant funding covers 50 per cent of project costs up to a maximum of
$300,000 for each successful project.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
▪ https://www.ontario.ca/page/guns-gangs-and-violence-reduction-strategy