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Call for Applications – New Use of Force Review Panel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024   2:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Community Equity Council (CEC) is looking for community members to join the new Use of Force Review Panel. Applications are due by Monday, June 10, 2024.

The Use of Force Review Panel will review Use of Force case files and make specific recommendations on service delivery improvements to address systemic issues (for the police service and possibly other service providers).

The Panel will also have a role,...

Suspect to identify in Centretown robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024    9:57 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a personal robbery that occurred near the intersection of Gloucester and Percy Streets on April 27th.

At approximately 2:00 am, a male suspect approached the victim while they were walking on the street. The suspect approached the victim, grabbed her and stole her cell phone. He then fled the area on foot.

The victim did not sustain any...

Ottawa Police launch new strategy to improve community safety and well-being in downtown Ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024   12:15 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is excited to announce the launch of its Community Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) Strategy.

An important component of the OPS’ Community Policing Strategy, CORE is an action plan focused on reducing crime in specific areas of Ottawa by dealing with the root issues. In these beginning stages, CORE will focus on enhancing public safety in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area.

Developed...

Interruption to On-Line Reporting System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, May 19, 2024            1:27 pm

Interruption to On-Line Reporting System

(Ottawa)— Please note Ottawa Police Service is currently experiencing technical issues with our On-Line Reporting System.

While reports are still able to be made on-line, they will not be reviewed and approved until Tuesday May 21st.

Our Police Reporting Unit is still available to take reports by phone; they can be reached at 613-236-1222 extension 7300.

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Organized vehicle theft involving a tow-truck – three men arrested, a fourth suspect wanted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 17, 2024    1:10 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section has laid several charges against four province of Quebec residents involved in organized auto thefts.

In February 2024, police responded to the area of Isabella and Elgin Streets for a suspicious incident where the caller suspected their vehicle was being stolen. The caller observed their vehicle, which had been parked on the street, being hooked up to a tow-truck.

Police...