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Proud of our long history in railway policing that dates back to early 19th century, the CN Police Service is committed to making CN the safest railway in North America by protecting its people, property and resources and by ensuring the safety and security of the communities that CN serves.
CN Police Constables have been granted all the powers of a peace officer under the Railway Safety Act, including those powers vested through the Criminal Code of Canada, to enforce violations occurring on or within 500 metres (550 yards) of CN’s railway network throughout Canada, in so far as the enforcement relates to the protection of property owned, possessed, or administered by the railway as well as the protection of persons while on CN property.
In the U.S., each state in which CN operates grants police powers to CN Police Officers and Special Agents. In addition, interstate policing authority is granted to CN Police Officers and Special Agents in the U.S. through 49 U.S. Code Sec. 28101 and the United States Secretary of Transportation.
Among our many initiatives, we raise public awareness about the potentially devastating consequences of trespassing on railroad tracks and disregarding rail safety signs and signals at railway crossings.
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For more than 100 years in Canada and the United States, all CN employees, police officers, and risk mitigation managers, from train crews to retirees, have been promoting the importance of safety at railway crossings and warning of the dangers of trespassing on railway property. CN police officers have the power to sanction and arrest.
Each year, CN police officers present to more than 100,000 students in more than 700 schools in Canada and the United States. The presentations include videos, demonstrations, activities, and informational handouts.
CN police officers conduct safety blitzes at busy railway crossings with local police services to help make drivers aware of the importance of safety. CN and local media support us by promoting these events.
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Any person or organization may request information from the CN Police Service at any time.
External Access to information Policy and Procedure (PDF)
Request for Information Form (PDF)
To make it easier for external police services to respond to railway incidents, the CN Police Service developed an investigation guideline for railway incidents.
When a railway incident occurs, one priority is to reduce the standing time of the train for safety reasons and lessen rail transportation network delays. The guideline allows police officers and first responders to conduct their investigation more efficiently thus reducing safety risks and train delays.
Canadian Rail Incident Investigation Guideline (PDF)
US Rail Incident Investigation Guideline (PDF)
The AskRailTM mobile app lets emergency responders determine the contents of any railcar through a simple search, which helps them make better informed decisions about how to respond to a rail emergency. Thousands of emergency responders, such as firefighters and police officers, across CN’s North American network have registered with AskRail through CN.
If you live in a CN-served community, email CN Safety to organize a safety presentation in your local school or volunteer to talk to your kids' class about rail safety. You can also find further information on our rail safety page under the Safety Resources section.
Rail Safety Week and See Track? Think Train Week take place every year in various Canadian and American locations. CN supports both of these national events with safety-related activities and blitzes that contribute to raising the level of awareness for rail safety and to help communities, partners, customers and employees stay safe around trains and tracks.
To learn more about this year’s Rail Safety Week and See Track? Think Train Week activities, visit our dedicated Rail Safety Week page.
In becoming a member of the CN Police Service, you join a select and proud group who have devoted their talents, energies and loyalties toward making our railway and communities safer and better places to work and live. We are railway policing experts.
The CN Police Service is subject to a Code of Ethics that is applicable to all its members. The Code of Ethics establishes standards of professional conduct that all CN Police Service members are expected to uphold. Officers are expected to be reliable sources of help in times of need, persons worthy of trust, and protectors of public order on Company property. They are expected to always display high ethical standards.
Anyone may make a complaint regarding the conduct of any member of the CN Police Service. All complaints shall be made on the prescribed complaint form, addressed to the Chief of Police. A complainant may make a complaint through an agent that they designate to act on their behalf. If, so authorized by the complainant, the agent may take all actions that a complainant may take under this procedure.
Complaints Procedure (PDF)
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