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WOODMAN AVE. AWARDS CEREMONY

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 03:30 PM

WOODMAN AVE. AWARDS CEREMONY
Recognized those who heeded the call to action

LONDON, ON (January 28, 2021) – A recognition ceremony was held earlier today to present citations to sworn and civilian members of the London Police Service (LPS), as well as community citizens and agencies, in recognition of their efforts in response to the Woodman Avenue explosion that occurred on August 14, 2019. The awards were presented by the LPS and the London Police Services Board (LPSB) virtually via Zoom, with...

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE

Posted on Monday, January 18, 2021 11:30 AM

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
‘Stay-At-Home’ Order 

LONDON, ON (January 18, 2021) – The current ‘stay-at-home’ order announced by the Province, may have some in our community confused with regard to the legislation, and in particular, the role of the police.  As your Chief of Police, I want to speak to you about the role of the women and men of the London Police Service. We,...

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE

Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 05:30 PM

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Provincial State of Emergency and ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order 

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (January 14, 2021) – The London Police Service has had an opportunity to review the regulations provided by the Province related to the stay-at-home order that became effective January 14, 2021.  The regulations can be found here.  

To reiterate earlier messaging, we will continue to work in partnership with City of London By-Law Enforcement and the Middlesex–London Health...

STATEMENT FROM CHIEF STEVE WILLIAMS

Posted on Monday, September 21, 2020 12:15 PM

STATEMENT FROM CHIEF STEVE WILLIAMS
re: sentencing of Constable Nicholas Doering 

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (September 21, 2020) – “I am aware of Constable Doering’s sentence today and have reviewed the decision. The circumstances of this case are tragic and difficult for everyone involved,” said Chief Steve Williams. “Effectively immediately, Constable Doering has been suspended from duty with pay. 

The matter has been appealed by Constable Doering.  The filing of the appeal has effectively...

STANDING IN SOLIDARITY - LONDON POLICE CHIEF SUPPORTS PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION

Posted on Friday, June 05, 2020 09:30 AM

STANDING IN SOLIDARITY
London Police Chief supports peaceful demonstration

LONDON, ON (JUNE 5, 2020) – Ahead of the planned rally at Victoria Park this Saturday, the London Police Service wants to let the public know that we support efforts to peacefully demonstrate in response to recent events in the U.S. We are hoping for an event where voices are heard and respected.

“I want to reassure the community, in the strongest possible terms, that I do not condone the behaviour we saw in the U.S. That...