Police warning of the dangers of thin ice “No ice is safe ice”
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…
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Ottawa Police Service – Changes to Ottawa Police non-urgent services
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: Ottawa Police Non-Urgent Services The…
Top 4 driving infractions in 2019 as per Ottawa Police
“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…
February 11 was Safer Internet Day 2020: Get CPO’s Social Media Cootie Catcher
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…
Be a hydrant hero this winter!
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…
STEP to focus on unsafe lane changes and red light running
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…
Ottawa Police Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan available for public comment
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…
Updated helmet use policy for on-ice activities
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…
Crime Prevention Ottawa’s 2020 Operational Plan
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…
CN Public and Police Lines
CN has released the following information on how to contact them for questions or non-emergency concerns, such as: Condition of property and crossings (e.g. grade crossings, rail ties, etc.) Environment…