TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 122 - Community First: Leadership Beyond the Badge

In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci is joined by Ingrid Berkeley, former Deputy Chief of Peel Regional Police and the highest-ranking Black female police officer in Canada at the time of her retirement. Drawing on her remarkable 34-year policing career, Ingrid reflects on the evolution of policing, the importance of community trust, diversity and inclusion in leadership, crime prevention through education and partnerships and the lasting impact of public service.Together, they discuss breaking barriers, mentoring future generations, strengthening relationships between police and the communities they serve, and why leadership extends far beyond a uniform. Ingrid also shares her thoughts on the future of policing, supporting youth, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. This episode highlights how safer communities are built not only through enforcement, but through trust, collaboration, representation, and a lifelong commitment to serving others.