Windsor Mayor Orders Security Sweep, No Covert Devices Found

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Monday, Sep 14, 2026 8:00 pm ET1min read
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- Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens requested an OPP security sweep of city hall months before the election, citing "best practice" despite no specific threat.

- Councilor Fred Francis criticized the move as "paranoia," while the OPP and Windsor Police Service declined to comment on municipal security matters.

- No covert listening devices were found, but the timing raised questions about election-related security protocols and political tensions.

Windsor city hall underwent a security sweep after the mayor, Drew Dilkens, requested help from the OPP, citing the upcoming mayoral election. No covert listening devices were found, but the sweep was requested months before the OPP letter was sent. Opponent Fred Francis, a sitting city councilor, accused the mayor of paranoia. Dilkens said it was a "best practice" and that there was no particular trigger for the request. The OPP did not comment, and the Windsor Police Service said it could not comment on matters involving municipal buildings or public officials.

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