Under Chief Moreira’s leadership, and informed by the Board’s new Strategic Plan, the DRPS pursued its journey of renewal this past year. With an expanded and revamped Command team, including the addition of two new Deputy Chiefs and General Counsel, the DRPS continued to lay the groundwork for success in delivering exceptional policing services to the citizens of Durham Region.  A strong and dedicated leadership team will execute the strategies and assign the necessary resources to propel the DRPS to even better safety outcomes, while instilling the values of innovation, inclusion, fairness and partnership across the organization.     The Board recognizes that investing in the Service and our members is critical to mitigate and overcome the public safety risks and challenges that confront our communities, so that Durham Region remains a safe place to live, work and raise our families.  The 2024 budget added 76 new positions to the Service’s team of professionals.  These additional sworn and civilian members will help build the capacity to ensure that the DRPS responds effectively to calls for service and conducts thorough investigations into criminal activity, while working with community partners to prevent crime and assist those who have been victimized.   We hope that you find the Annual Report offers you information that is both interesting and insightful.  DRPS members continue to earn our respect and trust, and we thank them for the tremendous work they perform for the benefit of our beautiful Region, each and every day. Shaun Collier Chair