The Point Edward O.P.P. detachment is staffed by Acting Staff Sgt. Rick Mathieson, ten officers, and an office administrator who serve the residents of the Village of Point Edward and provide support to Hwy. 402. These individuals are responsible for patrolling the Village as well as responding to emergency situations. In addition, they enforce a number of the Village by-laws including the Noise By-law.
The O.P.P. contract is administered by the Point Edward Police Services Board. The Board Chair is currently Carolyn Leaver-Luciani. The other member of the Point Edward Police Services Board is Vice Chair Louie Mele. They meet on a bi-monthly basis, normally on the second Thursday of the month. Meetings are held in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Residents are always welcome to attend the meetings.
Contacting the Police
To call the police, there are two options depending on the urgency:
- IN AN EMERGENCY – DIAL 911
- OPP Dispatch – Dial 1-888-310-1122
Action Plan
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