Red Lake Ontario Provincial Police Officer Matt Norlock has sadly passed away. He died leaving family and friends devastated. The circumstances surrounding the actual cause of Matt Norlock’s death has not been made public at the time this report was made.
Hs career with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spanned more than two decades, marked by dedication, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of communities in the challenging and diverse northern regions of Ontario.
Matt Norlock Career
Matt Norlock began his distinguished career in law enforcement in 2000, when he joined the Ontario Provincial Police as a Provincial Constable at the Ear Falls Detachment. Located in the vast and remote region of Northwestern Ontario, the Ear Falls Detachment served a vital role in maintaining law and order over a sprawling and often isolated landscape. Norlock’s time in Ear Falls, from June 2000 to January 2004, laid the foundation for his commitment to protecting and serving Ontario’s northern communities.
For 3 years and 8 months, Norlock immersed himself in the demands of policing in a region where resourcefulness and resilience are essential. His time as a Provincial Constable in Ear Falls provided him with invaluable experience in community policing and law enforcement in a rural setting. The relationships he forged during these formative years would be a constant thread throughout his career.
In February 2004, Norlock’s exemplary work at the Ear Falls Detachment earned him a promotion to the Provincial Constable role at the Red Lake Detachment. For the next decade, until June 2014, Norlock served the communities in and around Red Lake—a remote, rugged area rich in natural beauty but often faced with the unique challenges of geography and distance.
