Police

In Ontario, as in the rest of Canada, the police are separate from government and from the military. Their role is to prevent crime and maintain community safety.

What do the police do?
In Ontario, as in the rest of Canada, the police are separate from government and from the military.

What do I do if the police arrest me?
The police cannot arrest or detain you without following very strict rules. Anyone arrested or charged with an offence has the right to a lawyer.

The Police and You - A Newcomer's Guide to Human Rights and Personal Security
Police keep order in our communities, enforce our laws, and protect people and their property from harm.

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