In order to make a request for information from the Niagara Regional Police Service, an application needs to be made in writing.  An information request form is provided for your assistance in filing, and can be downloaded in PDF format:

Freedom of Information:   Information Request and General Information
(Requires Adobe Reader and WinZip, which are available in the Downloads section of our Web site) 


Upon completion of this form, and any other appropriate documents, the application may be dropped off at any Niagara Regional Police Service District Front Desk, located at:

  • 1 District -- St. Catharines
    68 Church Street, St. Catharines

  • 2 District -- Niagara Falls
    4343 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls

  • 3 District -- Welland
    5 Lincoln Avenue, Welland

  • 5 District -- Fort Erie
    1200 Thompson Road, Fort Erie

  • 6 District -- Port Colborne
    501 Fielden Avenue, Port Colborne

  • 8 District -- Grimsby
    25 Bartlett Avenue, Grimsby

When dropping off applications at District Desks, the Front Desk Clerk will provide a receipt for your $5.00 legislated application fee.  To confirm your identity, be prepared to show 2 pieces of government issued identification, one being photo identification.

If you are unable to attend the District Desk, you must mail in your request with notarized copies of your identification.

Please do not send cash in the mail.  We will accept certified cheques or money orders made payable to the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, the Information and Privacy Unit has 30 days to respond to your request.

 

Mail:
Information and Privacy Unit
Niagara Regional Police Service
68 Church Street
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2R 3C6

Telephone:
(905) 688-3911, Ext: 4390

Fax:
(905) 685-5081

Internet:
Sending information to us over the Internet is neither secure nor verifiable.  As your request contains personal and sensitive information, we ask that you use on of the methods listed above when making your enquires.

If you have questions or comments about the Information and Privacy Unit or the Freedom of Information act, feel free to contact us via email at foi@nrps.com. 

 

You can learn more about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, by visiting the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner.

 

 

For further information about the Information and Privacy Unit, contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, Extension 4390, or by sending email to the Information and Privacy Unit