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Crime Prevention: ‘Gang exit’ program halves new charges among participants
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) is pleased to release 2018/2019 report on Time for Change (T4C), a ‘gang exit’ program that helps individuals involved in serious criminal activities to turn their lives around. Now in its fifth year, T4C is delivering results. The report shows that participants received 55% fewer new charges than would usually be expected.…
Back to School and the Road SMARTS Pledge
If your child is returning to school in September, take some time to consider the best transportation options for your family. If you are not putting your student on a school bus, here is a list of tips and resources to help you plan a commute that is safe for everyone. Benefits of walking or…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
This past Wednesday evening Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call advising of an inflatable dingy which had capsized near the Deschênes rapids. Thankfully, the two people were wearing their highly visible yellow Personal Floating Devices (PFDs) and were floating near their overturned boat. They were helped back into the boat by other nearby boaters…
Drowning Prevention: Practice Water Safety This Summer
The Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Department, Ottawa Paramedic Service and their Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition partners are urging all residents to practice water safety when they are on, in or near water this summer. Tragically, there have been five drownings on local waterways this summer. The combination of warm weather and people being near…
Ottawa Police: New NRT begins in mid-August in the Bayshore area
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it will be launching its fifth Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), this one in the Bayshore area starting August 17th. “The Bayshore NRT was originally scheduled to launch in the Fall, but considering recent shooting incidents in the area, and the fact that more officers are…
Ottawa Police Service: Beware of signal amplification devices
The Ottawa Police Service recently noticed a 42 Division of Toronto Police Service public advisory about a number of overnight vehicle thefts from driveways occurring in Toronto, where vehicles with a keyless entry system or FOB system are being targeted. In these most recent thefts, the thieves are using a signal amplification device. How this…
Community Safety and Well-being: What We’ve Heard so Far.
The feedback received to date demonstrates the complexity and connection between issues and confirms that community safety and well-being are shared responsibilities among all members of the community and require an integrated approach among partners to tackle root causes and to address collective goals. During this consultation period, we have heard themes about racism and…
Neighbourhood Toolkit
Crime Prevention Ottawa’s Neighbourhood Toolkit is your one-stop resource for ideas on building better neighbourhoods and staying safe at home, at work and in your community. Find information, tips and resources to help make your neighbourhood a better, safer place to live. Home Security Audit Guide The Government of Ontario has a valuable Home Security Audit…
June is Senior’s Month – Stay safe, stay in touch
June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario, a chance to recognize the people who fought for our freedom, raised us and contributed to our community. This year’s theme is Stay safe, stay in touch. “Covid19 restrictions have been especially challenging for seniors because they often depend on others for care. They also tend to be…