The Town of Milton, Canada's fastest-growing community, covers an area of 366 square kilometres, and has a population of more than 88,000 (2011 figure).

Policing responsibilities for Milton are combined with those of Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton) to form 1 District.

Four platoons of uniform officers, led by a Staff Sergeant and supported by an Inspector and civilian staff, are responsible for delivering frontline policing services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Milton is also supported by a Detective Sergeant who oversees the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB).

The Milton police station is the primary reporting facility for staff working in the Milton/Halton Hills District, and several supporting functions are performed out of this location.

Note that the Milton station will undergo significant renovations beginning in March, 2011, with an anticipated completion date of Summer, 2011. Staff will continue to work from this location and members of the public will be able to access the building for service/support throughout this period.

In addition to front line officers assigned throughout the community, a Village Constable is assigned to augment those services throughout the town of Milton.

The Community Support Officer program and volunteer staff, as well as HRPS traffic-related issues and initiatives are all part of the policing service that is delivered in Milton.

In keeping with Halton Regional Police Service's community-based policing approach, each area has established Community Consultation Committees. These committees provide a public forum for police officers and members of the public to work together in developing policing strategies to best serve their respective area.

Milton (1 District) is commanded by:

Superintendent Chris Perkins Telephone: 905-825-4747 or 905-878-5511 ext. 2400

Superintendent Chris Perkins began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police in London England in 1980. After arriving in Canada, he joined the Halton Regional Police Service in April, 1989. Chris has had a varied career in policing, including time spent in London’s Traffic Division and foot beats; Halton’s uniform patrol, Criminal Investigations, and the Explosives Disposal Unit. He spent from 2007 to 2011 as the Commander of Regional Investigative Services before being transferred to 1 District in Fall, 2011. He is excited by the opportunity to lead a group of dedicated, community-minded officers who police the communities of Milton and Halton Hills. Chris lives in Oakville with his wife and two grown daughters. In his personal time, he has a passion for motorcycling and music. Chris is also a piper and part time drummer in the Halton Police Service Pipes & Drums.

Inspector Nishan Duraiappah Telephone: 905-825-4747 or 905-878-5511 ext. 2401

Inspector Nishan Duraiappah joined the Halton Regional Police Service in 1995 and is responsible for uniform patrol operations in Milton and Halton Hills. Nishan began his policing career as a uniformed patrol officer in Acton, Georgetown and Milton. He has subsequently served throughout the Region in Burlington uniform patrol, Criminal Investigations, the Regional Drugs & Morality Unit, Guns & Gangs Unit, Diversity and Cultural Relations and as Executive Officer for the Deputy Chief of Operations. Nishan is well connected within the local community and is committed to improving community safety. In his personal time, Nishan coaches youth sports, plays a variety of  sports himself, is an avid musician and enjoys time with family and friends.