The following statement from Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique was posted to social media Friday:
Yesterday, an Ontario Provincial Police officer sustained serious injuries in the line of duty in Orillia.
The officer has since been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident.
Every day, officers put themselves at risk to keep their communities safe, often facing unpredictable situations. Their dedication to protecting others in the face of such uncertainty is admirable and speaks volumes about their sense of responsibility and duty.
Any attacks against police officers are completely unacceptable, as they undermine the safety and security of our communities and the vital role law enforcement plays in protecting us all.
On behalf of the OPP, I would like to sincerely thank the public and our policing colleagues for their support during this time. As the Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate, we will not be providing further information.
