(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police has used a whole of Service approach to investigate and resolve the recent spike in violent crimes and shooting incidents impacting our community’s safety. This includes the combined efforts of the following units: Guns and Gangs, Homicide, Drugs, Intelligence, Forensic Identification, Corporate Communications, OPSOC (Strategic Operations Centre)/Communications Centre, Neighbourhood Resource…
We’re never too young to learn about road safety. If you’re a teacher, parent or caregiver, Ottawa Safety Council would like to introduce you to their new RoadSMARTS 4 Kids page: ottawasafetycouncil.ca/road-safety-resources. RoadSMARTS 4 Kids is a new initiative that the Ottawa Safety Council is hoping to build on in the coming months. It will…
May 22-28 was Safe Boating Awareness Week but boaters should be aware of their and others’ safety all season. This is especially true this summer as the waterways are busier than usual. The Ottawa Police continue to remind residents of the importance of boating safety and provide tips to ensure safety on the waterways. If…
Crime Prevention Ottawa has released a new tool to help people spot the differences between healthy online flirtations and hidden harassment. The Canadian Human Rights Commission defines harassment as, “any unwanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates you.” This includes unwelcome online interactions. As we spend more time behind our screens than ever…
Although Ottawa city council has passed the pilot project extension on the rental of e-scooters, it is important that this program be operated to be as safe as possible particularly to those with accessibility issues. A key concern is the use of sidewalks which is prohibited. Improper use of e-Scooters needs to be monitored and…
May 2 marks the beginning of Safety and Health Week in Canada. The past year has been challenging. Sometimes it feels like all we talk about is how to keep ourselves and our colleagues safe from COVID-19. An extraordinary amount of time, energy and commitment over the past year has gone into keeping our people…
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Elder Abuse Unit is concerned that seniors continue to be at risk of ongoing isolation during the pandemic. Although physical distancing is key to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we encourage people to maintain open communication (e.g. phone or video calls, and emails, etc.) with older family members, friends and neighbours. We…
We all play a role in making our school zones safer. Walking to school is a great way to get fresh air and exercise that benefits our mental and physical health as well as the environment. Recent data shows 80% of Ottawa families are choosing active and sustainable transportation. If you do need to drive,…
To date in November, more than 40 persons have been arrested and charged for impaired driving. This included one man who was stopped, in a construction zone while workers were present, with a blood alcohol content over twice the legal limit of 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. With the holiday season…
Ottawa Police Services – The Robbery Unit has noticed an increase in personal robberies for items such as clothing and phones from prearranged meetings made as a result of social media or other website ads. It is important to consider that most of the robberies take place when the ‘buyer’ sees the seller enter a…