March 18, 2020: As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, watch out for associated scams. Fraudsters want to profit from consumers’ fears, uncertainties and misinformation. Fraudsters are exploiting the crisis to facilitate fraud and cyber crime. The Canadian Anti-fraud Centre has information about how to protect yourself from fraud.
Friday, March 27, 2020 With the spring thaw, the Ottawa Police Service is reminding residents of the many dangers that may arise due to thin ice. The Marine Dive and Trails Unit is offering safety advice to keep Ottawa residents out of danger: Ice is inherently dangerous at this time of year and is always…
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (Ottawa) – Ottawa Police are taking additional precautions given the current COVID-19 situation. As a result, the following service changes will be in effect until further notice: Attending Police Stations Our Front Desk Services hours of operation have changed to 8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., seven days a week. Front Desk staff will…
“It’s better to lose a minute in life than to lose your life in a minute,” says Sergeant Rob Cairns of the Ottawa Police Service Traffic Unit. The top four driving infractions of 2019 have police encouraging road users to slow down and put safety first when they commute: 1) Speeding took the top spot…
February 11 marked Safer Internet Day 2020. To celebrate global efforts for a better Internet for all, Crime Prevention Ottawa has updated their popular game for kids, the social media cootie catcher: Fun game for 8 to 12-year-olds Comes with a fully updated parent information sheet Players spell a colour and pick a number Offers…
In an emergency every second counts – and when a fire hydrant is covered in snow, crews lose precious time trying to dig it out. If a fire hydrant is located on your property, you are responsible for ensuring nothing obstructs access to the hydrant, as per Ottawa’s Water By-law. The City encourages you to…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on unsafe lane changes and red light running during the month of February. Unsafe Lane Changes: Between 2014 and 2018, there were 6,193 collisions resulting in 696 injuries and 4 fatalities. Red Light Running: Between 2014 and 2018, there were…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to release its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan – complete with ten priority action items for 2020. “At our fifth Annual Human Rights Learning Forum last month, I made a commitment to community and police members that we would continue our leadership and partnership work on…
Helmet Use During On-Ice Activities Policy Policy Requirements Helmet use is mandatory in the situations described in the following Helmet Usage section. Individual on-ice activities may have additional helmet or equipment requirements. All individuals who do not meet the criteria outlined in this policy will be asked to comply with this policy by using an…
The CPO Board of Directors approved CPO’s 2020 Operational Plan at its January meeting. They will continue our work to make Ottawa a safer city by focusing on our three priority areas: gender-based violence, neighbourhoods, and youth. Their planned activities include: Managing the Ottawa Street Violence and Gang Strategy and delivering on current programming and…