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New recruits sought by Ottawa Police Service
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2022 06:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday May 9, 2022 10:50am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be hiring 80 new sworn officers in 2022 to support the Service’s mandate as it faces retirements and other staffing needs.
A key focus of our hiring efforts will be to attract a talented cadre of candidates with diverse skills, abilities and experiences. In a continued effort to be more reflective of the diversity of the communities we serve, our outreach strategies will be designed to encourage...
Project Road Runner leads to seizure of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Psilocybin and Cannabis
Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2022 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, May 7, 2022 1:40 p.m.
(Ottawa) – A three-month investigation by the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit has led to multiple drug seizures and six arrests.
The investigation focused on a drug distribution network operating within the city.
Early Friday morning, multiple search warrants were executed at six residences in Ottawa.
- 1200 block of McWatters Road
- 100 block of Woodridge Crescent
- 300 block of Foxridge Way
- 100 block of Hearst Way
- a residence on Banner Road
- a residence...
Police believe there may be other victims of woman accused of sexual assault
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2022 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 6, 2022 3 pm
(Ottawa) – Following the conviction of a 54-year-old woman for several counts of sexual assaults, investigators believe there may be other victims.
Julie MENARD was charged in January 2020 following an investigation of a historical sexual assault. A criminal trial was concluded in April 2022. At the time, a publication ban prevented the naming of the accused. At the request of the victims, who were minors at the time of the assaults, the ban...
Reminder to secure your windows to prevent injury
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2022 05:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 6, 2022 9:20am
(Ottawa) – This week, the Ottawa Police responded to a call where a child fell from an open window and suffered injury.
With the warmer weather upon us, there is a stronger likelihood that windows are open, creating a safety risk potential for children to fall out.
It is important to secure access to your windows. Here are some safety tips to keep children safe:
- Lock your window closed at all times when you cannot supervise a small child around...
Update 2 on Police Response to Demonstrations
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2022 05:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:25 pm
(Ottawa)— Today, the Ottawa Police Service and its partners continued its enhanced operational posture in the downtown core to manage protests and events.
Earlier today, we shut down several highway off-ramps to the downtown core with the help of our partners at the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). This has been effective in minimizing the impact on our downtown.
This controlled access will...
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