OPP closing office in Smooth Rock Falls

The Ontario Provincial Police detachment building in Smooth Rock Falls is closing up shop as part of a realignment.

But they say to expect the same level of frontline services within the community.

OPP say a recent review of North East Region detachments “identified opportunities for efficiencies and reinvestment,” thus the detachment office—now part of the greater James Bay Detachments—has an anticipated closure date of December 1st, 2017.

“The OPP continuously evaluates its operations to seek efficiencies and keep policing affordable for all of the communities it serves. All involved stakeholders have been engaged in this process to identify and address any concerns prior to (December 1st),” they state in a release.

“It is important to note the closure of the Smooth Rock Falls physical office will not reduce frontline policing services within Smooth Rock Falls as the OPP continues to work closely with the community to address its needs,” OPP add.

“Police vehicles are now equipped with mobile work stations allowing officers on patrol to complete many administrative duties from within the cruiser and thereby reducing the need to return to an office.”

“The OPP will continue to meet or exceed policing adequacy and effectiveness standards anywhere it serves.”