Railway Police exist to ensure public safety along the tracks & operations of the railway and to protect the railway infrastructure thereby ensuring the security of North America's supply chain. Because the railway is private property and traverses multiple traditional jurisdictions other police agencies have limited ability to enforce the law across the railway system. Additionally policing the railway environment requires a deep understanding of railway safety and operations, knowledge that is not found within other police agencies.
Welcome to the CPKC Police Service
The CPKC Police Service works closely with communities and other law enforcement and government agencies to promote railway safety and infrastructure security.
Our service operates on the Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail network throughout Canada and the U.S., as well as in areas where we have non-railway operations.
Vision
To be a leader in the safety and protection of railway employees, assets and infrastructure through proactive prevention measures, comprehensive education initiatives and effective enforcement strategies. We are committed to fostering a safe and efficient railway police environment and to building public trust by continually enhancing our community engagement efforts.
Mission
CPKC Police Service will safeguard the integrity of CPKC’s freight rail network by protecting our people, operations and assets. We are committed to the highest standards of vigilance, cooperation and innovation in our policing practices.
Mandate
By adhering to our six core mandates, the Police Service creates a secure and reliable freight railway system that supports economic growth and public trust.
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Community engagement
- Innovation and training
- Safety and security
- Accountability and integrity
In Canada, CPKC Police Service members are Federal Police Officers duly appointed by virtue of S. 44 of the Railway Safety Act and are authorized as a Peace Officer in Canada.
The Officer has jurisdiction on property under the administration of the railway company and in any place within 500m of property that the railway company owns, possesses or administers.
In the United States, our members are fully commissioned Police Officers within the state in which they operate and are empowered by that state to enforce the law. The extent to which railway Police Officers may exercise law enforcement authority and definition of jurisdiction varies by state.
Railway Police also have a Federal Interstate authority granted under Title 49 USC 28101, which permits duly appointed railway Police Officers to exercise their powers in any state.
Special note: As of May 30, 2023, the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board Rules (6700.1515) mandate that all adopted Minnesota POST Board required agency policies ("model policies") be published on the adopting agencies' websites. Learn more
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If this is a railway emergency, please call 1-800-716-9132.