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Seeking witnesses in Prince of Wales Drive collision investigation
Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 05:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 20, 2020 9:00am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Prince of Wales Drive at the intersection of Lodge Road, April 10th.
At approximately 4:35pm, Frontline patrol responded to motor vehicle collision involving a green 2020 Nissan Qashqai and a green Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. The motorcycle rider suffered severe but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with...
Joint statement from Ottawa Public Health, City By-law and Ottawa Police
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2021 12:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 19, 2021 4:23pm
(Ottawa) — Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been working together on a community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the onset of the pandemic, Ottawa Public Health has been working in full partnership with all City of Ottawa agencies including By-law and the Ottawa Police Service. This partnership includes local community stakeholders and demographic community leaders. All partners are fully committed to achieving the best...
Update: New Provincial Authorities to Support Public Health Orders
Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, April 17, 2021 3:26pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service continues to work with its public health, municipal and policing partners to implement new Provincial enforcement measures to support public health orders announced by the Province Friday.
Our community is facing the crisis of the pandemic together and we will continue to support the overall public health efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Public trust and cooperation are vital to this approach and...
Melanie, Police Communicator acting supervisor
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 05:15 AM
I worked for the Kanesatake Mohawk Police, a First Nation community in Quebec where I grew up. When my husband was transferred, I decided to try something new in a related field where my experience would be helpful. Having seen the other side of police calls enables me to understand why the officers are doing what they are and to stay calm. As a dispatcher you have to multi-task. You’re engaging with the caller, providing information to the officers, getting other resources needed and looking...
Chris, Police Communicator supervisor
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2021 06:30 AM
We are highly trained to deal with some bad situations so we can achieve the best outcome. When someone calls 911, it’s probably because they are having one of the worst experiences they have had. I must be the calm and reassuring voice on the phone, no matter what is happening. Sometimes the ten minutes I’m on the phone waiting for officers to arrive feels so long, but it’s what I do in those minutes to help the caller and officers that counts. Not every call is going to end the way I want....
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