The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service is actively monitoring the reports of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and considering how the COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases (e.g. cold and flu) will effect our community and organization. In collaboration with the Municipality and London-Middlesex Health Unit we are working to respond to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Our main focus is the health, safety, and wellbeing of our community and staff.
The following information is intended to update the public on the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
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When the World Health Organization declared the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, an international health emergency on January 31; we have communicated regularly with, and taken guidance from, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and London-Middlesex Health Unit. To date, this has included monitoring the situation and providing updates and guidance to our members. We are also taking other precautions limiting non-essential meetings, events and training. There have been no service disruptions.
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Based on up to date information, we have decided to temporarily modify some non-emergency services, effective Sunday March 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm (midnight). These measures are aimed at protecting all by minimizing the possibility of human to human transmission of the virus. All emergency services remain in place.
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We are asking members of the community to restrict attending the Police Facility unless absolutely necessary. We will not be accepting in-person record check applications or in-person Freedom of Information requests until April 2, 2020 when they will become available on-line at www.strathroycaradoc.ca at which time an online payment option will be offered. Any applications that have previously been submitted are available for pick-up; call ahead prior to attending the station.
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Effective Sunday March 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm if you need to attend Headquarters you may be subject to a brief non-intrusive screening questionnaire related to the COVID-19 health risks. Please understand this is for the protection and peace of mind of our staff who will be serving you and other members of the public. Please do not attend police facilities if you are not well.
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If you telephone the police requesting an officer to attend for a non-emergent event, you may be asked additional screening questions related to the COVID-19 health risks before an officer is dispatched. Again, this is for the protection and peace of mind of our members and the public.
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You may see members of our service wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks for their own protection.
All emergency services are fully functional. The situation is fluid and dynamic, as the information from health authorities’ changes, so to will our approach.
As these situations may cause stress and anxiety, I want to personally guarantee our community that the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service and its members are doing everything they can to help mitigate the situation. I want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding.
I want to thank the members of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service for their professionalism and dedication to their peers and to their community.
Please monitor closely the below sites for up to date information:
Government of Canada
The Federal government’s webpage provides general information about COVID-19, travel advice, tips to stay safe.
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https://www.canada.ca/…/d…/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Ontario Ministry of Health
Every weekday at 10:30 am, the Province of Ontario’s novel coronavirus web page is updated with the most up-to–date information, including the status of cases in Ontario.
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https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
London-Middlesex Public Health
London-Middlesex Health Unit maintains a webpage with current information. Follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
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www.healthunit.com
Mark Campbell
Chief of Police