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Huron County OPP say 2025 was a strong year, thanks to teamwork, training and community support.
Constable Craig Soldan says 2025 was a very good year.
He noted one highlight was officers taking part in several important training exercises throughout the year. One major focus was school safety.
Another major training exercise took place near Clinton, where OPP coordinated a mock rail disaster. The scenario involved a vehicle colliding with a train carrying chemicals. Local fire services, EMS, municipal emergency teams, railway partners and student volunteers all took part. Soldan says the exercise helped everyone practice their roles and improve communication, even though they hope such an event never happens.
Soldan also highlighted the work of the newly formed Huron OPP Detachment Board.
Another big success in 2025 was the OPP Auxiliary Unit. These trained volunteers gave more than 2,300 hours of service across Huron County. They helped at fairs, parades, school events, food drives and community cleanups.
Looking ahead to 2026, Soldan says exciting things are in store for Huron County.
Traffic and road safety will remain a top priority in the new year. Soldan says officers will continue RIDE checks and traffic enforcement focused on impaired driving, speeding, seatbelts and cell phone use. He also says marine patrols on Lake Huron will continue, after logging nearly 300 hours on the water in 2025.
Soldan says partnerships with schools, municipalities and community agencies will remain important as police work to support people in need and keep communities safe.
He says the OPP is proud to serve Huron County and encourages anyone with concerns to contact police through the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.