OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes says there appears to be no Ontario connection to the "devastating" terrorist attacks in Paris that claimed more than 100 lives.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people right now," said Hawkes.
Commissioner Hawkes says the OPP is monitoring events with policing partners.
There is no indication of a need for increased patrols in Ontario, according to the Commissioner.
"But with every one of these situations things remain fluid and we will adapt as the potential for something to change down the road. As of now there is no connection for the people of Ontario to be concerned about based on the information we have," said Hawkes.
Hawkes says the OPP will maintain the level of readiness already in place and adds the terror threat poses unique challenges for intelligence agencies.
The OPP-led provincial anti-terorrism section is working closely with its federal, municipal and provincial partners, according to Hawkes.
"That's where our intelligence agencies, all of the work that goes on behind the scenes, risk assessment, etc. That's how we conduct police work, providing the right resources at the right place at the right time. In the end you're correct. It's hard to police everything thats happening in the community and the world," said Hawkes.
OPP Deputy Scott Tod, the commander in charge of the provincial anti-terrorism section, says attacks like the ones in Paris are always a reminder to the public to be vigilant and security officials to re-evaluate their threat assessments.
"Re-evaluate any known threats or perceived threats within the environment of terror in Ontario and it's a chance for all of us to take stock and at times feel fortunate that we don't have what occurred in Paris happening in Ontario today,"said Tod.
"We will continue on with a number of conference calls and meetings in regards to determining as Paris moves forward whether there's any other possible threats to residents of Ontario," Tod said.
Tod adds that the Paris attacks serve to renew the resolve of the provincial anti-terrorism section to combat terrorism in Ontario.
