Police

Temporary changes: Please note that Stratford Police Services will not be available at Town Hall effective November 20, 2023 to May 2024 due to building renovations. They can be reached at 519-271-4141 for non emergencies or 9-1-1 for emergencies during this time.

The Stratford Police Service provides policing for the Town of St. Marys and has an office located in Town Hall (175 Queen Street East).

A dedicated Community Resource Officer polices St. Marys from Monday to Friday, usually between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The officer’s hours may change occasionally if he is required to attend an evening event. The officer has a range of duties, including:

Community relations
School relations
Investigations

A Stratford Police cruiser is also on patrol in St. Marys 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

How to contact the police

Emergencies: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies where police assistance is required: 519-271-4141
General inquiries: 519-271-4147

Record checks

There are two convenient options for obtaining record checks:

Online: Go to the Record Checks page on the Stratford Police's website to request the record check. Completed record checks will be delivered to the Stratford Police office in St. Marys Town Hall for pick-up. In cases where timing is urgent, residents can also pick up completed record checks directly from Stratford Police headquarters (17 George Street West).
In person: Visit Stratford Police headquarters (17 George Street West) to complete the paperwork in person.

Parking tickets

The Stratford Police enforce parking regulations in St. Marys. Learn more about parking ticket payments.

Register a Bike (529 Garage)

Learn more about the 529 Garage program on the Stratford Police website.