Halton Regional Police Service, Drug and Human Trafficking Unit

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Halton Regional Police Service

Site: Oakville - Headquarters

Service: Drug and Human Trafficking Unit

Record #: OAK9136

Last Modified: 28 May 2024

Last Full Update: 28 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Non-emergency 905-825-4777; Automated attendant 905-825-4747; Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511
TTY Phone	1-800-990-8199
Crisis Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1
Fax	905-825-9416
E-Mail	htvice@haltonpolice.ca
Website	www.haltonpolice.ca/about/specializedunits/traffickingvice.php
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Gabriel Barrett, Drug and Human Trafficking Unit; Phone: 905-825-4747 ext 4729

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters 2485 North Service Rd W Oakville, ON L6M 3H8
Intersection	Bronte Rd S (Regional Rd 25) and North Service Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A regional enforcement unit, supervised by a Detective Sergeant, divided into three teams of specially trained investigators, two drug teams and one human trafficking team, who investigate all major drug and Human Trafficking matters in the Region of Halton teams work in conjunction with all three districts in the Halton Region The unit is responsible for: human trafficking investigations (both domestic and international - including but not limited to the sex trade, forced labour or domestic servitude) prostitution investigation (including street prostitution, escort services and disorderly houses - common bawdy houses) adult entertainment premises investigations (including commercial massage parlours) gaming-related investigations liquor licence premises investigations Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence, or threats of violence, to provide a sexual service or forced labour. To provide confidential information or tips related to human trafficking contact: HRPS Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, 905-825-4747 ext 5331 or email HTVICE@haltonpolice.ca For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, contact: 905-825-4747 ext. 5331, or email Drugs@haltonpolice.ca
Hours	Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	No application required
Languages	English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Abuse / Assault
Youth Sub-Categories	Sexual Assault Support
Service Categories	Crime Investigation ; Drug Crime Reporting ; Human Trafficking Hotlines ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Public Nuisance Reporting

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