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Restrictions to be lifted at Police Services Building

Public access has been restricted throughout the pandemic
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Sault Ste. Marie Police Service building. Darren Taylor/SooToday

Starting Monday, restrictions will be lifted and the Police Services Building will be open for public access from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, states a news release issued today.

“Outside of these hours, access to the building will be restricted,” the release says. “Using the phone in the foyer when you enter the building will allow you to speak with an officer, and they will allow you into the building if required.”

The Police Services Building was closed to the public on March 18, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and access has been restricted since that time.

Full text of the news release follows:

Effective April 4, 2022, access to the Police Services Building will be accessible Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Outside of these hours, access to the building will be restricted. Using the phone in the foyer when you enter the building will allow you to speak with an officer, and they will allow you into the building if required.

The Sault Ste. Marie Accident Support Services Collision Reporting Centre will return to normal operational procedures as well. To report a motor vehicle collision that occurred within Sault Ste Marie and Prince Township, please come to the Police Services Building with your vehicle, valid driver’s licence, updated insurance, and proof of ownership. If your vehicle needs to be towed, please have the vehicle towed to the Police Services Building, 580 Second Line East, so staff can photograph the vehicle.

If you are looking to report a collision you may contact the Collision Reporting Centre directly at 705-253-1600 or [email protected] prior to attending the Police Services Building.

The Collision Reporting Centre will be open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed all statutory holidays.