Southwold Community Policing Association

02/15/2026

ELGIN OPP SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING 911 CALLER The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police - West Region are asking for the public's help in locating the individual who called 911 from the Dalewood Conservation Area.

TODAY Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m. the Elgin County OPP responded to a report from the emergency medical services that they were unable to locate a person in distress. Emergency medical services attended and were unable to locate the individual. Elgin OPP, with the assistance of the Canine Unit and the Emergency Response Team have been searching for the individual.

If you are the person who called for help or know who it was please contact Elgin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

02/13/2026

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT JOINING THE OPP AUXILIARY UNIT? The OPP is Hosting an Auxiliary Constable Information Session .... learn more about the OPP recruitment process to ensure that you are at your competitive best!

FIRST EVENT: Monday, February 23, 2026, 7 to 9 p.m., at West Region Headquarters - 6355 Westminster Drive, London.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/auxiliary-information-session-london-tickets-1982688042307?aff=oddtdtcreator

SECOND EVENT: Saturday, February 28, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m., at West Region Headquarters- 6355 Westminster Drive, London.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1982689151625?aff=oddtdtcreator

Participants must pre-register by visiting the links provided and adhere to the cancellation policy, dress code, and instructions on the registration page. Parking will be available on-site.

The OPP information session provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge, insight and helpful advice relating to the Auxiliary OPP recruitment process. The session includes an overview of how to apply, prerequisites, expectations of an applicant and an overview of how to prepare for each stage of the process.

For more information about OPP careers, and a list of upcoming events, visit opp.ca/events. You can also visit opp.ca/auxiliary to learn more about the program.

We are hiring! Register to hear about Auxiliary opportunities in your area!

02/09/2026

MOTORIZED SNOWMOBILE SAFETY WEEK IS UNDERWAY!
Ride Safe, Ride Smart

You won't hear snowmobilers in Ontario Provincial Police - West Region (OPP) West Region grumble about this winter's heavy snow and icy cold weather. This winter's ideal riding conditions are a great opportunity to enjoy the sport safely.

From February 9, 2026, until February 16, 2026, the OPP, in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), are hitting the trails for Motorized Snowmobile Week. The week-long education and enforcement campaign targets the unsafe riding behaviours that lead to death, injury and property damage both on and off Ontario snowmobiling trails.

Excessive speed, loss of control, alcohol impairment and inattentive riding are the leading contributing factors to fatal snowmobile collisions in Ontario.

OPP West Region members want to avoid a repeat of the 2024/25 riding season, when five riders lost their lives in fatal motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collisions (Middlesex County - one death, Perth County - two deaths, Huron County - one death, Lambton County - one death). There have been three fatal snowmobile collisions in West Region so far in 2026. (Brant County, Oxford County, South Bruce)

Before hitting the trails, make preparations to ensure your ride is a safe one:

Wear a helmet and other safety gear
Don't ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don't ride on private property. Instead, stay on approved trails.
Check current trail status on the OFSC website.
Check the weather forecast.
Let someone know about your riding plans.

"Taking a few extra steps helps ensure everyone gets home safely and can keep enjoying everything Ontario's winter has to offer." - Inspector Mike McConnell/OPP West Region Traffic and Marine Manager

02/09/2026

02/08/2026

Bringing back a reminder from the Southwold Fire Department from a few years ago .... make sure to clear snowed in fire hydrants in your area. That 10 minutes you spend now could save someone's life! It means our FD members can start right away instead of wasting time slinging a shovel to get to the hydrant.

While clearing your driveway today don’t forget to clear around a hydrant, 1 meter 3 feet clearance is required for fire operations

02/08/2026

With Ontario Provincial Police – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/08/2026

With Township of Southwold – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/03/2026

Our hearts go out to the grieving families and those affected by these tragic losses. Situations can happen quickly, but let's all do our best to avoid them if at all possible.

01/30/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATES for speed zone changes in Elgin County (many in Southwold!!)

🚦 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

Updated speed limits are being introduced on 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 to help make travel safer for everyone. The changes reflect how these roads are used and the communities they pass through.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆:

📍 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗖𝗥 𝟯) - 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (Township of Southwold)
Speed reduced to 60 km/h through the settlement area where there are many driveways and local traffic, making slower speeds safer for residents and visitors.

📍 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 (𝗖𝗥 𝟰) - 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 (Municipality of Central Elgin)
Speed reduced to 70 km/h as the road enters a built-up area with homes and community activity, helping traffic slow safely when transitioning from rural to village driving.

📍 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗖𝗥 𝟭𝟲) - 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 (The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich)
Speed reduced to 70 km/h on a hilly section with limited sightlines, giving drivers more time to react to changing road conditions.

📍𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗖𝗥 𝟭𝟲) & 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 (𝗖𝗥 𝟮𝟬) - 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹
The 50 km/h zone is extended to cover the full village limits, reflecting a more walkable area and clearly signal entry into a community.

📍𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 (𝗖𝗥 𝟮𝟬) - 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁
A new 60 km/h transition zone has been added to allow drivers more time to slow down safely before reaching a lower-speed area.

📍 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 (𝗖𝗥 𝟰𝟳) - 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗻 (Township of Malahide)
The 50 km/h zone is extended to cover the full hamlet, providing a consistent speed through residential areas where people live and travel locally.


🛑 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Lower and more consistent speeds help reduce the risk and severity of collisions and support safer travel for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁
New speed limit signage will be 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, and the OPP will be notified once the changes are in place. Thank you for helping keep our roads and communities safe.

01/29/2026

Tables are starting to fill up. Message us for more info or to register today! 😁