Southwold Community Policing Association

Southwold Community Policing Association This group of community-focused, local volunteers work together with the OPP to build community ties within Southwold for the benefit and safety of all!

Community policing, or community-oriented policing, focuses on building community ties within Southwold to the benefit and safety of all! This committee is helmed by volunteers who care about the safety and security of Southwold residents. We meet once a month to go over initiatives and events that can benefit the community.

***This account is not monitored 24/7. To report a crime call 911 in an emergency or 1-888-310-1122 FREE***

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.

IMPORTANT UPDATES for speed zone changes in Elgin County (many in Southwold!!)
01/30/2026

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

๐Ÿšฆ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ญ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†

Updated speed limits are being introduced on ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜… ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ to help make travel safer for everyone. The changes reflect how these roads are used and the communities they pass through.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜†:

๐Ÿ“ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฏ) - ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€ (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.

๐Ÿ“ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฐ) - ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜† (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.

๐Ÿ“ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ) - ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—น๐—น (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.

๐Ÿ“๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ) & ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ) - ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—น
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.

๐Ÿ“๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ) - ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜
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.

๐Ÿ“ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ (๐—–๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿณ) - ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ป (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.


๐Ÿ›‘ ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€
Lower and more consistent speeds help reduce the risk and severity of collisions and support safer travel for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜
New speed limit signage will be ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ, and the OPP will be notified once the changes are in place. Thank you for helping keep our roads and communities safe.

Tables are starting to fill up. Message us for more info or to register today! ๐Ÿ˜
01/29/2026

Tables are starting to fill up. Message us for more info or to register today! ๐Ÿ˜

Note: it's on a Sunday this year instead of the usual Saturday!
01/24/2026

Note: it's on a Sunday this year instead of the usual Saturday!

2026 Event is almost here!

Be extra careful out there the next couple of days everyone!
01/24/2026

Be extra careful out there the next couple of days everyone!

โš ๏ธ Winter storm warning

Heavy snowfall and blowing snow are expected from Saturday overnight through Monday, creating hazardous conditions across Southern Ontario.

Accumulating snow and strong winds may lead to reduced visibility and unpredictable driving conditions. It is recommended to reconsider non-essential travel. If you must be on the road:

- Drive according to conditions
- Leave extra space between vehicles
- Reduce speed
- Avoid distractions
- Steer gently to avoid skidding
- Avoid using cruise control
- Keep your vehicle clear of ice and snow

Stay informed:
- Weather conditions: weather.gc.ca
- Road conditions: 511on.ca

01/24/2026

When youโ€™re out on the trails, cell service can be spotty and landmarks hard to describe. Thatโ€™s where the what3words app comes in. It divides the entire world into 3m x 3m squares and assigns each one a unique combination of three words.

- Pinpoint Accuracy โ€“ Emergency responders can find your exact location, even in remote areas
- Works Offline โ€“ You can still retrieve your three-word address without full connectivity
- Fast Response โ€“ Instead of trying to explain โ€œnear the big tree by the bend,โ€ you give three words and help knows exactly where to go
- Peace of Mind โ€“ Whether youโ€™re stuck, injured or lost, this tool can save your life

Download What3Words from your preferred app store before you ride. Itโ€™s a simple step that could make all the difference.

12/25/2025
Good news update from the OPP...
12/22/2025

Good news update from the OPP...

12/03/2025

PSA: See Something. Say Something.

Speaking up isnโ€™t always easy โ€“ but it can save a life.

Recently, two local kids, just 13 and 15 years old, noticed troubling signs that one of their neighbours was experiencing intimate partner violence. They urged their parents to call 911. The parents hesitated, unsure about getting involved, until one child said:

"If it was you, Iโ€™d want someone to call."

The call was made. Officers arrived quickly, intervened, and arrested the suspect. The victim received support, the violence stopped, and the evidence helped secure a conviction. One brave moment changed the outcome, and it may have saved a life.

This is a powerful reminder for all of us:
โ€ข Donโ€™t be a bystander.
โ€ข Donโ€™t be afraid to speak up.
โ€ข Donโ€™t wait for someone else to act.

If you see an emergency or believe someone is in danger, call 911 immediately. Your call could be the turning point for someone who canโ€™t ask for help themselves.

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