Peel police sign ‘first-of-its-kind’ deal to implement anti-racism policies
The deal dates back to 2020 when the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake work aimed at addressing racism and advancing equitable policing in Peel Region.
On Tuesday, Peel Regional Police signed an "first-of-its-kind" agreement with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Peel Police Service Board to implement anti-racism policies across its force. The deal aims to strengthen accountability through a formal process for resolving disputes with independent oversight. An independent verifier, backed by an Anti-Racism Advisory Committee, will oversee the implementation, with any disagreements resolved through binding arbitration.
The origins of the agreement trace back to 2020 when the parties signed a memorandum of understanding to address systemic racism and enhance equitable policing practices in Peel Region. Initial recommendations released in 2023 included initiatives related to data collection, community engagement, governance, and training, focusing on de-escalation techniques.
The next step involves engaging an independent third party to validate the meaningful impact of the undertaken work.
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