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Four things all new drivers need to know about driving
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2019 01:15 PM
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week October 20 – 26 and a lot of new drivers fall into this age group.
“There’s a lot of ‘firsts’ about driving that can be hard, whether it’s your first time on the road or you’re experiencing your first snow storm, collision or traffic stop,” said Ottawa Police Service Traffic Officer, Jon Hall. “But you can prepare before it happens so you know what to do.”
Cst. Hall’s list of four things all drivers need to know about driving:
1.What to do when you are stopped...
Male involved in suspicious incident involving a child has been identified
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:30am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section (SACA) is confirming that the male involved in a suspicious incident involving a 12 year old girl last May, has been identified.
The SACA investigation continues. No further information will be released at this time.
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Rookie officer who grew up in social housing says 'the sky is the limit'
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:00 AM
Constable Kevin Dorion grew up in social housing in the South end.
“As a kid, I heard all the time I would grow up to be a criminal,” said Kevin, who graduated from the Ontario Police College in August of this year. “But thanks to some good influences in my life, I didn’t go down that path.”
His mother and step-father taught Kevin and his older brother that hard work leads to success. “They encouraged us to do well in school, take part in sports and make the most of every opportunity,” said Kevin...
Neighbourhood Resource Teams Launching this Week
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 21, 2019 12:00pm
(Ottawa) – Three new teams of neighbourhood-based police officers will start working in three high-priority neighbourhoods.
The Neighbourhood Resource Teams (NRTs), which also include Community Police Officers (CPOs), School Resource Officers (SROs), Traffic Services officers and Frontline officers, will be dedicated to Vanier/Overbrook, Carlington/Caldwell and Heron Gate/South Ottawa. These neighbourhoods were selected because of...
Happy One Year Anniversary K9 West!
Posted on Friday, October 18, 2019 09:15 AM
K9 West began his first official day with the Ottawa Police Service on October 18, 2018! Since then, he has helped us connect on a different level with some of the most vulnerable members of our community—victims and witnesses to crime and trauma. Likes: Stuffies, long naps and running off-leash with his dog friends. Dislikes: Waking up early or in the middle of the night, or rainy cold weather. In the course of his duties, he has assisted our Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit with...
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