The policing transition in West Nipissing takes effect (Thursday) at noon, with OPP taking over policing of the community from the municipal service.
The Nipissing West OPP Community Policing Office is located at 216 John Street in Sturgeon Falls.
Provincial Police say they look forward to a positive working relationship with the municipality of West Nipissing and it’s residents.
They say public inquiries can be addressed by either Warren OPP Satellite Detachment or North Bay OPP Detachment.
OPP are also providing the following telephone contact information (effective 12:00 pm Thursday, June 6, 2019):
– For immediate 24/7 assistance, or to report an incident (Non-Emergency) call: 1-888-310-1122.
– For administrative matters during business hours (e.g. Criminal Record checks), call: (705) 967-2913 (Warren OPP Satellite Detachment) or (705) 495-3878 (North Bay OPP Detachment)
– In case of an Emergency, dial 9-1-1.

(photo by station staff)

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