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Berrio on the Sandbanks 2024

On Saturday, July 20th 2024, Larry Berrio in partnership with Tourism Ontario will be hosting the annual Berrio on the Sandbanks at Lake Wanapitei.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Anishinabek Police Service, as well as Ontario Park Wardens will be on site, patrolling the water and shore to ensure the safety of all those in attendance. Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services will also be on hand, assisting police during their patrols as a...

Applications Now Being Accepted for Chief of Police for the Greater Sudbury Police Service

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is seeking an experienced law enforcement executive at the confirmed rank of Inspector or above, who has the skills to lead and support over 440 dedicated GSPS staff members.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) champions community safety, security and wellness for the City of Greater Sudbury – geographically the largest municipality in Ontario – by reducing situations of elevated risk and holding offenders accountable.

The Greater Sudbury Police...

13th annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing

Today we were pleased to host our 13th annual Kids, Cops and Fishing event on Whitewater Lake in Azilda.

Since 2009, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Rural Community Response Unit has been hosting this event to build positive relationships with youth in our community through outdoor activity. 

Each youth was provided a free fishing rod and tackle box that they get to keep.

We thank our Officers, both on duty and off-duty, volunteers, as well as members from the Ontario Provincial Police SAVE Team...

GSPS Diversity Advisory Committee Presents Bursaries to Four Local Students

Each year, our Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) recognizes outstanding grade 12 students in Sudbury who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, inclusive practices and cultural acceptance in their school and/or in their community.

This year, DAC awarded one bursary of $1,000 to a student from each of the four school boards within the City of Sudbury, totaling $4,000. 

Gurpreet Singh Broca, Chair of our Diversity Advisory Committee, was pleased to present the checks to this year’s...

Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court

Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fled the scene in a vehicle.

Through the investigation, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section...