Police Services

Policing services in Central Elgin are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police.

The local Elgin OPP Detachment is located at 42696 John Wise Line and is responsible for frontline policing services within Central Elgin and surrounding Elgin municipalities.

Need to contact the police? 

For all emergencies requiring immediate attention, call 9-1-1.

Non-emergent requests: Call 1-888-310-1122

Minor occurrences such as theft, mischief to property and vehicles, lost property, and driving complaints can be reported online with the OPP's online reporting system.

Police Record Checks

Residents of Central Elgin can apply online for Police Criminal Record Checks and Police Vulnerable Sector Checks by visiting the Ontario Provincial Police - Police Record Checks website.

Elgin OPP Detachment Board 

The Elgin OPP Detachment Board provides oversight of local policing, which works to ensure effective law enforcement, crime prevention, and community safety initiatives across the region.

The Township of Malahide staff have assumed the administrative duties of the Board. Visit the Township of Malahide's website to learn more about the Board and to see meeting minutes and agendas.