We regret to advise of the death of Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, age 33, on 27 April 2026 in the line of duty while operating his police motorcycle in Cobourg ON. Brandon was a former member of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment in Toronto.
Brandon served with 32 Combat Engineer Regiment from 2014 to 2022. Wanting to become a police officer, he served as an auxiliary member with the Toronto Police Service before joining the OPP. Brandon began his career with the OPP in June 2020 as a provincial constable with the Northumberland (Brighton) Detachment. He served his entire policing career in the local community. Brandon was an accomplished member of the OPP Golden Helmets.
A private funeral service will be held for Brandon on 6 May 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. The service will not be open to the public. For those who wish to join in honouring Sergeant Malcolm’s life, details on a livestream of the funeral service will be made available closer to the service date.
Expressions of condolence may be shared at opp.ca/news. A book of condolences is also available at the Northumberland OPP (Brighton) Detachment for anyone wishing to express their sorrow in person. For those who wish to send flowers, they can be sent to the Cobourg Community Centre (750 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, Ontario). If desired, donations may be made to Boots on the Ground { P.O. Box 2183, Angus, Ontario, L0M 1B0}.