LONDON, ON (March 23, 2020) – The London Police Service continues to consult with public health officials in making decisions that balance the need to provide community safety while maintaining the health and safety of our members. Effective immediately, we are closing Police Headquarters to members of the public until further notice while we take all the necessary precautions to fight the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19.

These measures are aimed at protecting members of the public and our staff to minimize the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the virus.

All emergency services are still in place. In the case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, please call 519-661-5670, or complete a report online .

If you telephone the police requesting an officer attend a location, you will be asked some additional screening questions related to the COVID-19 health risks before we dispatch an officer. Again, this is for the protection and peace of mind of our members who may be dispatched to see you.

As per previous changes, we are not currently accepting in-person record check applications or in-person Freedom of Information requests. Record check applications can be submitted online . Instructions on how to submit a Freedom of Information request by mail can also be found on our website.

Police record checks and Freedom of Information requests will be limited to only those that are absolutely critical to ensuring emergency services are maintained. All others will be processed and completed when normal services resume. Applicants will be notified once their request has been completed.

The London Police Service continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and communicates with and takes guidance from the Middlesex-London Health Unit and the Ministry of Health. For up-to-date information in relation to our changes in services, visit our website.

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For more information contact:

Cst. Sandasha Bough

Media Relations Officer

T. 519-661-5410

C. 519-854-8576

mediaofficer@londonpolice.ca