90% of London police force vaccinated against COVID-19
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The London Police Service (LPS) says most active-duty employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ninety per cent of employees are fully immunized, it said Tuesday.
LPS launched a vaccination disclosure and safe workplace procedure at the end of September. The first phase of the procedure required all employees — sworn and civilian members, auxiliary officers, volunteers, co-op students, as well as students or other citizens participating in LPS programs — to show proof of vaccination or request an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code by Oct.15, 2021.
"I'm very pleased with the level of compliance we are seeing from our members," police Chief Steve Williams said in a statement.
"As it has been throughout the pandemic, it remains our goal to ensure the health and safety of all members of the LPS, as well as the community we serve, in accordance with governing legislation and the advice and recommendations of public health authorities."
The police service said some of the employees who have not provided proof of vaccination are in the process of getting their shots, while others have requested an accommodation.
According to their website, the police force includes about 600 officers, 200 civilians and 22 cadets.
When the police service released it vaccination policy, it said those who failed to provide proof of vaccination or who are not eligible for accommodation would be subject to mandatory COVID-19 educational sessions and other additional measures including, reassignment, removal from active duties, being placed on an unpaid leave of absence, and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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