Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) offices located at 40 Broadway Ave. in Wawa will officially close later this week.
After that, community members who want to speak with an OPP officer in Wawa are advised to visit the highway detachment at 34 Pinewood Dr.
The offices will be closed as of Nov. 25 at 4 p.m.
Frontline policing and emergency response will not be affected by the closure, OPP said in a release.
For more information, read the news release below:
The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that the OPP offices located at 40 Broadway Avenue in Wawa will officially close on Friday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m.
After that date, any member of the public wishing to speak to an OPP officer in Wawa can visit the highway detachment located at 34 Pinewood Dr. in Wawa. If someone wishes to speak to an OPP officer over the phone, they can call the highway detachment at (705) 856-2233, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For non-urgent matters, the OPP's 24-hour police service line can be reached at 1-888-310-1122. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1.
Members of the public are encouraged to utilize the OPP's online reporting system by visiting this website and selecting 'Report Online.' This is an easy and convenient way to report minor crimes. The OPP is also continuing to expand on its Collision Reporting Centres, where citizens can report minor motor vehicle collisions. More information can be found by visiting this link or calling 1-800-773-0007. Use of online reporting allows frontline officers to focus on high priority incidents and proactive work. A reminder that police record checks - required for employment, adoption, international travel, volunteer work, and more - are now fully online, and cannot be completed by visiting a detachment in person.
We thank you for your patience during this time of transition. These changes are being made to increase the efficiency of police operations in Wawa and throughout the service area. Frontline policing and emergency response will not be impacted by this closure. Public safety remains the OPP's top priority and officers will continue to serve the Superior East communities with pride and professionalism.