The Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast are pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership under Fourcast’s Police Outreach Program aimed at supporting individuals experiencing substance use.
In January 2026, a new Addiction Specialist Team was formed within the Peterborough Police Service consisting of a police constable and an addictions counsellor. The team of PC Tim Fish and Addictions Counsellor Storm Brown has been tasked with outreach and foot patrol to check-in with unhoused and vulnerable people in our community. They will also respond to Calls for Service such as open-air drug usage, wellbeing checks, and unwanted persons. Further, the team will liaise with community partners in this space (e.g. shelters, hospital, HART Hub services and other outreach groups) to continue to build positive relationships.
Fourcast has access to quality programming from counselling to addiction treatment services to supportive housing programs. The goal is to try and connect people to these services and follow-up as appropriate.
All officers with the Peterborough Police Service have also been asked to reach out this unit with referrals.
As part of the Operational Support Unit of the Operations Division, the AST will also work alongside the Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams (MCIT) to help strengthen early intervention, reduce harm and provide pathways to treatment and ongoing support.
“We are thrilled to have Storm join our team in this capacity. So far, the partnership is working well, and we anticipate that it will continue to be successful in assisting some of the more vulnerable people in our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Fourcast to help improve the safety and wellbeing of those in our community.” Stu Betts, Chief, Peterborough Police Service.
“We are excited to contribute dedicated Fourcast resources to this Addiction Specialist Team response with the Peterborough Police Service. We welcome the opportunity to partner and explore new opportunities for outreach with all community partners. Our hope is to gain new learning and experiences that further our collective goals.”
Donna Rogers, Executive Director, Fourcast
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