St. Thomas Police report Saturday morning they will not be randomly stopping people as part of the new powers granted by the province Friday. Under new restrictions announced by Premier Doug Ford, bylaw officers and police services were granted increased but unspecified powers to enforce health measures under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
In a release from the police service, it notes they have not yet received the new legislation.
However the service advises, “we will continue to engage, explain, educate and enforce in a fair and unbiased manner. We will not be randomly stopping people. We will continue to police with the same common sense approach we have used since the beginning of the pandemic.
The release continues, “The citizens of St. Thomas have taken pandemic restrictions seriously and we appreciate your willingness to work together to stop the spread of Covid. We will continue to work closely with Southwestern Public Health and The City of St Thomas to support our community.”
The St. Thomas Police Service advises, “We will keep you updated as information becomes available regarding police response and the new measures.”
