Policing in Canada: Building Safer Communities Together By Leo Ekhaguere, President & CEO – Lions Security Incorporated
In Canada, the foundation of public safety is built on trust, accountability, and collaboration. As a private security provider deeply committed to community safety, Lions Security recognizes the vital role that policing plays in creating secure environments for all.
Whether we’re protecting local businesses, monitoring public spaces, or supporting event safety, we work alongside public police agencies to enhance peace of mind for citizens and clients alike.
How Policing Works in Canada
Canada’s policing system is unique in its structure. It operates on three levels:
- Federal: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) handles national security, border protection, and federal law enforcement while also serving as the contracted police service in most provinces and territories.
- Provincial: Provinces like Ontario and Quebec maintain their own police forces—Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Sûreté du Québec (SQ)—responsible for major investigations and rural coverage.
- Municipal: Cities and towns across the country rely on local police departments such as the Saskatoon Police Service, Regina Police, or Prince Albert Police to manage urban crime prevention, community policing, and emergency response.
🤝 Private Security: A Key Partner in Public Safety
At Lions Security, we understand that while public police forces are central to law enforcement, private security firms like ours play a crucial supportive and preventative role.
Our licensed officers provide:
- Mobile patrols
- Site security
- Event safety
We regularly liaise with local police to report suspicious activity, support emergency response, and deter criminal behavior through visibility and presence.
🌐 Shared Goals, Shared Responsibility
Today’s challenges—ranging from theft and property damage to organized crime and cyber threats—require a collaborative approach to safety. Private security companies are often the first eyes and ears on the ground, especially in communities where police resources are stretched.
Together, we contribute to a layered security model that prioritizes:
- Prevention
- Rapid response
- Community engagement
🔍 Professionalism and Accountability
Lions Security Inc. operates under strict compliance with provincial regulations and training standards. We ensure all our staff are:
- Background-checked
- Professionally trained
- Licensed under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Program (PISG)
This commitment reflects our alignment with the professionalism expected of public police services and reinforces the public’s trust in our team.
🛡️ Policing and Security: Side by Side
As Canada’s communities grow and evolve, so too does the role of policing—and the importance of reliable, ethical private security partners. At Lions Security Inc., we’re proud to contribute to a safer Saskatchewan by working hand-in-hand with law enforcement and the communities we serve.
Leo Ekhaguere
President & CEO – Lions Security Incorporated