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Ottawa Police and Paramedics Respond to a Mental Health Crisis

The individual's identity will remain confidential to ensure privacy.

Ottawa Police officers and paramedics responded to a call in September of last year where a young woman was having a mental health crisis.

A mental health crisis refers to any situation where an individual's behaviour poses a danger to themselves or others, or significantly impairs their ability to care for themselves or function within the community.

“The ambulance and police had been sent to my apartment,” she said. “I was...

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Recruit Spotlight: Dana Boettcher

I was born and raised in the Ottawa area, so I'm excited for the opportunity to serve, protect and connect with the city that I love so much. 

Prior to joining the OPS, I received a bachelor's degree in criminology with concentration in law from Carleton University.  

After university, I worked as a Medical Office Assistant for a group of Pediatricians in the west end. I spent some of my free time volunteering with Ottawa Victim Services and at a long-term care home.  

Passionate about helping others,...

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Optimism Against All Odds

This morning, the Ottawa Police Association welcomed Dr. Adam Shoalts, described as “Canada’s Indiana Jones,” to speak to OPS officers and civilian members on mindset, building resilience, and overcoming adversity. 

Adam Shoalts is a professional explorer, bestselling author, and is the Westaway Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He holds a Ph.D. in geography and history, leads solo expeditions in remote wilderness, and completed a 4,000 km Arctic journey in 2017.

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Downtown Assault — help us identify this suspect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 9, 2025        11:15 a.m.

(Ottawa)— This man is suspected of committing an assault in the area of William Street and Rideau Street around 3:05 pm on March 29th.

The suspect was participating in a planned demonstration when the assault took place.

No physical injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a dark-skinned man, under 6’0’ tall, with brown eyes. During the incident he was seen wearing a green tuque with white stripes, a black jacket and black face...

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