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Draft 2024 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 8, 2023   8:42am

Draft 2024 Budget focused on New Staffing Plan, Operational Stability, Delivering on OPSB’s strategic priorities

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) tabled its 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget with the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) at a special meeting of the Board this morning.

The development of the Draft 2024 Budget was heavily guided by public feedback gathered through months of consultation this summer. That feedback...

Investigation Continues into Daytime Shooting on Bank Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023   2:15 pm

(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit continues to investigate a brazen daytime shooting that occurred yesterday in Centretown.

At approximately 1:30 pm, Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) officers were patrolling in the area of Bank Street and Gilmour Street when they heard gunshots and observed multiple males fleeing the area.

Officers began a foot chase and were able to arrest the responsible individuals and locate the victim,...

Fatal Collision on Walkley Road near Heatherington Road: Police Seeking Witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023   12:41 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred last night.

At approximately 8:40 pm, officers were called to Walkley Road between Heatherington and Heron Roads in response to a collision involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian.

A 65-year-old male succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...

Fatal Collision on Prince of Wales Drive: police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 6, 2023   1:15 pm

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred last night.

At approximately 11:30 pm, officers were called to the 3500 block of Prince of Wales Drive in response to a collision involving two motor vehicles.

A 63-year-old woman succumbed to critical injuries suffered in the collision.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or...

Community partners out to light up cyclists this Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 6, 2023   11:30 am

(Ottawa) –Ottawa Police Service and Safer Roads Ottawa have partnered to raise awareness and encourage Ottawa cyclists to light themselves up while cycling in the early evening and night.

At the upcoming Lights on Bikes event, organizers and community partners will provide free bike lights and reflective bands as well as tips for improving cyclist visibility and general road safety.

Date: Tuesday, November 7

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.