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Hoopstars usher in some holiday cheer

Hoopstars usher in some holiday cheer

Project #NoiseMaker makes inroads with stunt drivers and excessive noise

Project #NoiseMaker makes inroads with stunt drivers and excessive noise

Special Constables Susanne Kelly and Michael Bednarek win Police Hero of the Year award

Congatulations to Special Constables Susanne Kelly and Michael Bednarek on their Police Hero of the Year award

Police save man in mental health crisis from jumping off bridge

Police save man in mental health crisis from jumping off bridge

Cst. Forgie demonstrates the two-wheel bunny hop

Kids were Skeptical but Officer Finds their Stolen Bikes

Communications staff who answered the 911 call

An inside look at a 911 call

Officer reunites puppies with their mother

Officer reunites puppies with their mother

You can bank on your Neighbourhood Resource Team

You can bank on your Neighbourhood Resource Team

Proactive policing saves lives

Proactive policing saves lives

DNA order identifies armed robber from 2019

DNA order identifies armed robber from 2019

Marine officers make time for a huge fan with a special visit

Marine officers make time for a huge fan with a special visit

Seniors’ month is a time to recognize our elders’ contributions and to make sure they are safe

Seniors’ month is a time to recognize our elders’ contributions and to make sure they are safe

$10K raised for Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre

$10K raised for Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre

It can be hard to call the authorities on your own child

It can be hard to call the authorities on your own child

A young woman heard noises outside her residence

911 call catches car thief in the act

Officer first to house fire scene brings two women to safety

Officer first to house fire scene brings two women to safety

Suicide attempt incident a reminder that help is available during COVID19

Suicide attempt incident a reminder that help is available during COVID19

Celebrating OPS women past, present and future

Celebrating OPS women past, present and future

OPS Tactical Unit first Canadians to participate in Dubai international SWAT competition

OPS Tactical Unit first Canadians to participate in Dubai international SWAT competition

Officer scales roof to aid unconscious woman

Officer scales roof to aid unconscious woman

Two OPS officers helped a man in an unusual way.

Officers show kindness to a man in need

Sub-ice training gives Ottawa Police dive team elite water rescue skills

Sub-ice training gives Ottawa Police dive team elite water rescue skills

This man fell through the ice while walking his dog…

This man fell through the ice while walking his dog…

$Top 4 driving infractions in 2019$

Top 4 driving infractions in 2019

Just when you thought you couldn’t take any more, there’s lasagna

Just when you thought you couldn’t take any more, there’s lasagna

Take threats of self-harm seriously

Take threats of self-harm seriously

Historic Missing Persons cases still matter and can be solved

Historic Missing Persons cases still matter and can be solved

Constable Sarah Marcantonio, School Resource Officer

Safer Internet Day

Police team work helps nab joy riders endangering public safety

Police team work helps nab joy riders endangering public safety

Emergency Services Unit recognized for their efforts in locating the body of homicide victim Susan Kuplu

Emergency Services Unit recognized for their efforts in locating the body of homicide victim Susan Kuplu

Officers shoveled and used a snow blower to clear driveway of elderly man

Officers shoveled and used a snow blower to clear driveway of elderly man

Welcome to our newest canines, Kika and Nero

Welcome to our newest canines, Kika and Nero

Ten 911 calls that shouldn’t have been made

Ten 911 calls that shouldn’t have been made

A goat got its head stuck in a fence

Four-legged kid has baaaad day

Neighbourhood Resource Team officers help a stranded motorist

Neighbourhood Resource Team officers help a stranded motorist

Dean Baker receives his retirement badge from his father, Merv

Father and son serve a combined total of 67 years with Ottawa Police

12 days of Christmas (giving)

12 days of Christmas (giving)

Defribillator used successfully

Defribrillator used successfully

Officer checking his defibrillator

Early CPR and intervention saves woman's life

Community-Police Award Recipient André

Community-Police Award Recipient, André

Community-Police Award Recipient Jamie

Community-Police Award Recipient, Jamie

Officer locates missing elderly man in blizzard

Officer locates missing elderly man in blizzard

Community-Police Award Recipient Justin

Community-Police Award Recipient, Justin

Community-Police Award Recipient Sheila

Community-Police Award Recipient, Sheila

Community-Police Award Recipients Krista, Megan, Nancy and Joseph

Community-Police Award Recipients Krista, Megan, Nancy and Joseph

Thomas G. Flanagan Scholarship Recipient Jijo

Thomas G. Flanagan Scholarship Recipient, Jijo

Community-Police Award Recipient Cassidy

Community-Police Award Recipient, Cassidy

Police arrested hit and run driver on November 19

Police arrested hit and run driver on November 19

No matter what specific problems you have, but it’s easier to face things with support

Police visit to couple’s home changes how they treat one another

Community-Police Award Recipients Igor, Mark and Marjorie

Community-Police Award Recipients Igor, Mark and Marjorie

What did they do before policing? Military, national champion basketball player, mortgage broker and more!

What did they do before policing?

Rookie officer who grew up in social housing says 'the sky is the limit'

Rookie officer who grew up in social housing says 'the sky is the limit'

Officer in the right place at the right time saves man’s life

Officer in the right place at the right time saves man’s life

Tactical team called in for suicidal barricaded man

Tactical team called in for suicidal barricaded man

child in car seat

Officers' good sense leads to an unexpected discovery

Happy One Year Anniversary K9 West!

Happy One Year Anniversary K9 West!

Four things all new drivers need to know about driving

Four things all new drivers need to know about driving

Why Canadian cops are tops

Why Canadian cops are tops

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