Halton Regional Police Service

Site: Oakville - Headquarters

Service: Drug and Human Trafficking Unit

Record #: OAK9136
Last Full Update: 13 Mar 2023

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
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Primary Contact Gabriel Barrett, Drug and Human Trafficking Unit; Phone: 905-825-4747 ext 4729

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:

For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, contact:

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

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

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis
HCSD Sub Heading Crisis Lines for Abuse / Violence ; Crisis Lines for Abused Women ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs
Service Categories Crime Investigation ; Drug Crime Reporting ; Human Trafficking Hotlines ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Public Nuisance Reporting

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