Peterborough Police Service Nominated For Canadian Excellence Award

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The Peterborough Police Service has been shortlisted for an award at the 2025 Canadian HR Awards, announced on Tuesday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Service submitted a nomination in the Most Effective Recruitment Strategy category for their approach to recruitment over the past 18 months. Peterborough Police Service was selected as one of 11 nominees and is the only police service among those in the running.

According to a press release, the Peterborough Police Service recruitment strategy focused on three key areas:

  • Partnership with Fleming College – our Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Coordinator is bringing real-world experience to the classroom

  • Community Engagement and Inclusivity – Officers (many recent recruits) presenting to international students at orientation sessions

  • The Shuttle Run Training Group

The Shuttle Run Training Group, developed in 2023 by the Peterborough Police Service in partnership with Fleming College and the Police Foundations Program, provides a safe space for potential prospects to test themselves against the physical requirements for policing. It ran every Wednesday from September to June at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. During that time, participants can try one of two of the physical requirements for policing - the “Shuttle Run”/ beep test or the ‘Prep Test.’

In 2024, the Service also introduced a ‘Women’s Only Shuttle Run Training Group’ to encourage more women to pursue a career in policing.

The Canadian HR Awards recipients will be announced on Sept. 18, at a ceremony in Toronto. 

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