News
Search
Update: Shots Fired on Bank Street, No Injuries -- request public assistance to identify suspect
Posted on Monday, June 11, 2018 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 11, 2018 11:20am
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is asking for assistance in identifying a male suspect in a shooting incident that occurred in the 2400 block of Bank Street, near the intersection of Hunt Club Rd in Ottawa on June 9, 2018.
The incident happened at about 8:20 pm, when a male entered a business and fired several shots. No one was injured as a result.
The suspect is described as 6’01” (185 cm), wearing a dark-coloured hooded sweatshirt,...
Ignoring Your Tickets and Letters from MTO leads to bigger fines and suspensions
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2018 10:15 AM
By Sgt. Mark GatienJune 2018
Let’s start on that day that you got a ticket. You’re upset and you ignore it, and don’t take any action to pay it or go to court to challenge it.
You have 15 days to do either. If you don’t, between 15 and 30 days after the infraction was issued, your information gets sent to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). (French link: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/)
Upon them receiving it, they start the process of suspending your licence for not paying the fine(s). You...
Are you prepared for an emergency? By Sergeant Eustace (Sam) Roberts May 2018
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2018 05:00 AM
Here’s the situation: There’s a major power outage across Eastern Ontario and Hydro utilities are working hard to restore service to 20,000 homes. They have estimated that it will be a few days to a week before power is returned to all households.
Fortunately for you, it’s May, so the days are warm and the evenings aren’t too cold; heat isn’t an issue. However, your appliances aren’t working. How can you prepare food and what are you going to do with food that will spoil? What about water for...
Giving to your community – the joy experienced by an OPS officer
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10:45 AM
By Chris Hrnchiar
National Volunteer week is April 15 – 21.
The Ottawa Police Service has a rich history of volunteer activity, starting with the first police officers who were only paid if they made an arrest to the Ottawa Police Chorus and the Police Venturers. Our community police centres benefit from active citizens helping to promote safety and crime prevention and the auxiliary personnel help on-duty sworn officers.
As a sworn member, I have been so personally and professionally fulfilled by my...
The job of an Emergency Communicator is a rewarding one
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 09:15 AM
By Simon Roy
“911-urgence, do you need police, fire or ambulance?”
That’s the response on the other end of the line when you dial the emergency number and the voice you hear may even be mine.
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 8 – 14, I’m going to give you an inside look at the Ottawa Police Service Communications Centre.
Communications Centre by the numbers:
Total 911 calls (2017)
290,051
Ottawa Police calls (2017)
312,619
Comms Centre employees (2017)
120
The...
SubscribeContact Us