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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 dangers of trespassing on railway property. CN Police have the power to sanction and arrest.
Each year, CN Police 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 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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A 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)
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.
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 group who 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.
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)
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