November 15, 2019 by Ottawa Police Service Service Seniors are at greater risk of crime – learn about four things you can do to prevent it The Ottawa Police Service is encouraging families and care takers to reach out to their elderly loved ones and help them adopt safety measures to reduce the chance of…
Addressing trauma: Resources to help you CPO has developed information sheets to help neighbourhoods affected by violence and trauma. Visit our website for resources and handouts for residents, community leaders and service providers, including what to do when a violent incident happens or how to help a child deal with trauma. Support networks to help…
Enbridge Gas Inc. collaborates with Ottawa Fire Services to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths through Project Zero OTTAWA, NOVEMBER 4, 2019 – Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. and Ottawa Fire Services announced they are working together to bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero. Ottawa Fire Services received 726 combination smoke and carbon…
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent phone scam that is being reported in Ottawa and across the country. The fraudulent phone calls are coming to both cell phone and land lines and may display the phone number of a legitimate government agency. The recorded message when…
Ottawa – The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on red light running and stop sign violations the month of November. Red Light Running:Between 2013 and 2017, there were 3,718 collisions resulting in 1,581 injuries and 4 fatalities. Stop Sign ViolationsBetween 2013 and 2017, there were 3,109…
Ottawa – With the support of Mayor Jim Watson and Transportation Committee Chair, Stephen Blais, City staff will be recommending today eight new locations that are poised to become community safety zones, pending Council approval. The locations are in addition to four existing community safety zones within City limits. All eight new locations are near…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is kicking off Crime Prevention Week at the Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) Community Safety Awards Ceremony, November 4th at City Hall. This year’s theme of “Preventing Crime, Protecting People” will connect OPS officers with the community at several events city-wide. Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility, and by working together we…
If you are nervous about reporting a crime and giving your name, you can report it anonymously through Crime Stoppers. National Capital Area Crime Stoppers is a community-based partnership made up of dedicated volunteers, police and media working together to provide a safer place to live, work and play. Community awareness and engagement are their…
On October 23rd Council approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Roadmap The report sets out the recommended approach and next steps for the creation of legislatively required Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for the City of Ottawa. The Provincial Planning Framework outlines four areas of focus for the plan which include: Social development which…
Ottawa – The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on distracted driving and speeding during the month of October. Distracted Driving: Between 2013 and 2017, there were 31,344 collisions resulting in 8,944 injuries and 28 fatalities. Speeding: Between 2013 and 2017, there were 15,025 collisions resulting in…