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Proud of our long history in railway policing that dates back to early 19th century, the CN Police Service commits 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.
In the U.S., each state in which CN operates grants police powers to CN Police Officers and Special Agents. State-specific powers are also granted by 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 highway-rail grade crossings.
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For more than 20 years in Canada and the United States, all CN employees, police officers, and risk managers, from train crews to retirees, have been promoting the importance of safety at highway railway crossings and warning of the danger of trespassing on railway property. They have the power to sanction and arrest
Each year, CN Police offers the CN All Aboard for Safety Operation Lifesaver presentation 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 conducts safety blitzes at busy highway 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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CN police service is subject to a Code of Ethics which is directed to all its members. The Code of Ethics establishes standards of professional conduct that all CN Police members are expected to uphold. Officers are considered to be a reliable source of help in times of need, persons worthy of trust and protectors of public order on Company property. They are expected to display high ethical standards at all times.
A complainant 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 whom he or she designates to act on his behalf, and, if so authorized by the complainant, the agent take all actions that a complainant may take under this procedure.
Complaints Procedure (PDF)
FILE A COMPLAINT
A person or organization may request information from CNPS at any time.
External Access to information Policy and Procedure (PDF)
Request for Information Form (PDF)
In order to make it easier for external police services to respond to railway incidents, CN Police 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 officers 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)
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.
For more than 20 years in Canada and the United States, all CN employees, police officers, and risk managers, from train crews to retirees, have been promoting the importance of safety at highway railway crossing and warning of the dangers of trespassing on railway property.
Called ALL ABOARD FOR SAFETY, the program helps prevent injuries and fatalities on or near railway property through education.
Every year, CN Police Community Relations Officers conduct presentations to more than 100,000 students, in more than 700 schools in Canada and the United States. Officers also conduct presentations with Drivers' Education Classes, Professional Drivers, School Bus Drivers, Law Enforcement and Other External Stakeholders. The presentations include videos, photographs, activities, and informational handouts. To inquire about receiving a presentation, contact your local Community Service Officer.
CN Police Community Relations Officers conduct safety blitzes at busy highway railway crossings to help make drivers aware of the importance of safety.
Yes. Part of CN's ALL ABOARD FOR SAFETY program’s strength is the collaborative relationship with major community safety partners, including:
An organization that helps communities implement safety programs.
An injury prevention program for children.
An organization dedicated to preventing injury and saving lives.
An educational program informing the general public of the dangers of drinking and driving.
An informational and educational pamphlet for motor vehicle operators of all ages addressing the dangers at highway railway crossings.
Rail Safety Week takes 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 activities, visit our dedicated Rail Safety Week page.
In becoming a member of CN Police you join a select and proud fraternity of those who, down through history to our present day police services and police officers, have devoted their talents, energies and loyalties towards making our Railway and communities a safer and better place to live. We are Railway Policing Experts.