London Police Service
provides policing services for London, Ontario, Canada
The London Police Service (LPS), or simply London Police, is the municipal law enforcement agency in London, Ontario, Canada.
The LPS enforces federal statutes including the Criminal Code, provincial offences such as the Highway Traffic Act, as well as local municipal by-laws. Policing in Ontario is governed by the Police Services Act, which grants officers province-wide jurisdiction, though services only operate within their mandated geographical area.
History
The London Police Force was established in 1855 and was originally headquartered on Richmond Street, overlooking the Covent Garden Market. At its inception, the force had eight sworn officers.
Constables in London were first authorized to carry firearms in 1878, though this practice was only allowed during night shifts.
The London Police Force was renamed as the London Police Service in 1991, stylistically marking the agency's focus on serving the public.
From 2016 to 2020, the London Police Service hired an additional 51 staff, marking the city of London's rapid population growth, though the service has the fewest number of police officers per capita in Southwestern Ontario.
Management
Executive Officers
The current Chief of Police and senior executive is Thai Truong. He is supported by two deputy chiefs: Trish McIntyre, in charge of operations, and Paul Bastien, in charge of administration.
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