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Strangulation is a significant indicator that domestic abuse will turn deadly, experts say
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:28 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:30 am
(Ottawa)—This week, police, victim advocates, medical staff, military personnel and other stakeholders are coming together in Ottawa during a two-day education session by The Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention on the risks associated to strangulation.
“Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual violence; unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes,” say...
Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) comes into effect April 1st
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:40 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:40 am
(Ottawa) — In December 2023, the Province announced sweeping changes to the law governing policing in Ontario with Bill 68, Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) that included 30 proposed Regulations that apply and extend to municipal police service. The new Bill, scheduled to come into effect on April 1st 2024, will replace the current Police Services Act (1990) and will focus on addressing community safety, enhancing police...
Suspect to identify in multiple gas drive offs
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 01:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024 1:10 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of gas pump thefts throughout Ottawa.
Between June 2023 and February 2024, the male suspect pulls into the gas station, exits his vehicle, fills the tank with gas and flees without paying.
The suspect is described as a white male, 170-200 lbs (77-91kg), 30-50 years old, medium build and short hair. In each incident he is seen...
Ottawa Police to partner with CPF to support our community
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 12:05 PM
FOR IMEEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024 12:05 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Capital Prosperity Foundation (CPF) to support families in need within our community for the next three years.
Last year, the CPF (formerly the Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF)) approached the OPS to form a partnership. This partnership was based on the OPS’ proximity to the CPF’s intended beneficiaries – families in need.
The...
Man charged with possession of child pornography and luring
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:02 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:00 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) arrested and changed an Ottawa man following a joint investigation with the Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit (NAICE).
On March 19th, the Ottawa Police received information from NAICE regarding an Ottawa man making attempts to lure an underaged person that lives in Alberta. Yesterday, with the assistance of multiple OPS sections including, the...