Kingston Police – Kingston, ON

Serving Kingston Since 1841

The Kingston Police holds the distinction of being one of the oldest municipal police forces in Canada, established on December 20, 1841. Headquartered at 705 Division Street, this modern facility serves as the operational hub for law enforcement within the City of Kingston. The force is dedicated to preserving the peace, preventing crime, and ensuring the safety of all residents through a combination of proactive community policing and responsive emergency services. The headquarters is designed to be accessible to the public, offering a range of non-emergency administrative services alongside its critical role in coordinating patrol and investigative operations across the municipality.

Public Services and Records

Beyond emergency response, the Kingston Police Headquarters provides essential services to the community through its front desk and records department:

• Background Checks: The station processes various levels of police record checks, including Criminal Record Checks (CRC), Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks (CRJMC), and Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) for employment or volunteer purposes.
• Fingerprinting: Civil fingerprinting services are available for immigration, adoptions, and record suspensions (pardons).
• Freedom of Information: Citizens can submit requests to access police reports and other records under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
• Collision Reporting: The facility hosts a Collision Reporting Centre where drivers can report minor traffic accidents that do not require immediate on-scene police presence.
• Online Reporting: To improve efficiency, the service offers an online portal for reporting non-emergency crimes such as theft, mischief, and lost property.

Facility Access and Security

The headquarters operates with strict security protocols to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. Security screening may be required upon entry for certain areas. Visitors should be prepared to show valid government-issued identification, especially when requesting records or background checks. The building is equipped with wheelchair accessible entrances and washrooms. Public parking is available on-site for those conducting business at the station. As a law enforcement facility, weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. The front desk maintains extended hours to accommodate the public, though specific administrative services like fingerprinting may operate on a more limited schedule. 👮‍♂️🇨🇦