ANTI-RACISM COMMITTEE TO HELP PEEL POLICE SERVE BETTER

Peel Regional Police announced the establishment of a diverse, independent Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (ARAC) recently.

“We look forward to working with our ARAC representatives and continuing to make impactful changes together that will lead to better outcomes for everyone in Peel Region,” said Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah. “The formation of an Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is a critical component in our collective commitment to human rights-centered work in dismantling systemic racism.”

The Anti-Racism Advisory Committee comprised of residents from Peel Region, will engage and work collaboratively to address a number of commitments undertaken by the service to identify systemic barriers. This includes providing advice and feedback on Peel Regional Police’s anti-racism practices and the impact of policing within diverse communities in the Region. The committee consists of 21 diverse members representing Mississauga and Brampton. 

Tehmina Asad

Madison Bertrand

Deborah Buchanan-Walford

Sydney Butler

Jhonathan Calderon

Len Carby

Jody Campbell

Kristen Cocev

Arjan Dhoot

Gord Gallimore

Ricky Gill

Mohammed Hashim

Nishat Kazmi

Sean Meagher

Robert Mitchell

Christopher Myrox

Alicia Ralph

Fae Samuels

Melissa Toney

Filita Visaya-Tiwari

Patricia Williams

Since 2018, Peel Regional Police has recognized and has taken proactive steps to implement a human rights-centered approach across the organization. This includes mandatory training offered by subject-matter experts on the topics of unconscious bias awareness, racial profiling, and procedural justice as well as understanding the realities of racism from a historical context.