London Police Service


The London Police Service is a municipal law enforcement agency which provides policing services for the city of London, Ontario, Canada. The department is responsible to the citizens of London for enforcing both the provincial laws of Ontario, and the federal laws of Canada including the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

History

Established in 1855 and originally named the London Police Force, the force began with eight sworn officers.
The original headquarters of the London Police Force was located on Richmond Street, overlooking the Covent Garden Market.
The London Police Force was first authorized to carry firearms in 1878. However, this was only authorized during night patrols.
In 1991, the London Police Force changed their name to the London Police Service.

Organization

The current Chief of Police is Stephen Williams and is supported by two deputy chiefs: Trish McIntyre and Stuart Betts.

Units

The LPS is broken down into divisions, branches, teams and sections, etc.: