Call 911 for crimes in progress and life-threatening emergencies.
Online reporting is easy, timely and effective.
Once you submit an online report, you will receive a temporary reference number until it is reviewed within 24 hours.
Once reviewed, you will be contacted with further information.
Should you have difficulty filing a report online, a Police Reporting Unit agent will be happy to help you at 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
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| Crime Stoppers |
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If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at crimestoppers.ca or 1-800-222-8477. |
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Frequently asked questions about online reporting |
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No incident should be considered too small to report. |
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By clicking the Start Report button below, you confirm the above information and understand that filing a false report is a criminal offence. |
Some incidents require an officer in person, while other reports can be taken over the phone.
Our Police Reporting Unit is pleased to take your call between 7 a.m. and midnight.
Call us to report a non-emergency at 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
TTY service for the deaf, deafened and hard of hearing 613-760-8100.
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services (located at Huntmar, Elgin, St-Joseph stations) will take information from the public for the following:
- Reports on criminal acts including: mischief/damage to property, break and enter, and fraud;
- Assist clients who are required to attend and sign in to meet conditions of release;
- Take additional evidence for a crime that’s already been reported; and
- Take collision reports.
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Seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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| Public parking available on site. |
| Hours of Operation |
| Seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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Elgin Street is closed to traffic from Somerset Street to Catherine Street. Please visit ottawa.ca/elginstreet for a traffic detour map. |
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| Seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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| Public parking available on site. |
Our Community Police Centres are not staffed on a full-time basis. Please call in advance to ensure that someone is available to assist you.
2670 Queensview Drive
Get or begin your police records check online. It's fast and easy! Even if you need to visit us in person to confirm your identity or have fingerprints taken, you will be bumped up in the line if your application is already in our system.
Visit this location for a copy of a police report.
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Monday to Friday, hours of operation vary depending on service required. See below. Closed on all statutory and civic holidays, including Remembrance Day and Family Day. FREE PARKING Closed on weekends. |
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*EXPRESS service is available for an additional fee at this location only. It is only available for persons seeking Police Record Check (vulnerable sector) who have been residents of Ottawa for at least five years.
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Ottawa Victim Services (OVS) provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance, without judgment in order to lessen the impact of victimization. OVS is a community-based agency committed to treating individuals with courtesy, compassion and with respect for their dignity, privacy and diversity. OVS can be reached at 613-238-2762.
Retrieve lost, found or stolen property
Evidence Control Services
To inquire about a missing bicycle or to inquire about other stolen or lost articles, call us at 613-236-1222 extension 5238, or email us at property@ottawapolice.ca.
Please call in advance to coordinate the release of property that has been found, abandoned or taken as evidence.
We do not accept reports by email or social media.
For general comments, compliments or questions, please email us or connect with us on social media.
Emails and social media are monitored Monday to Friday during business hours only, excluding statutory and civic holidays.
If you have a complaint about police, please follow our formal complaints process.
Cybertip.ca is Canada's tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of children.
To report or for more information, visit cybertip.ca.
The Ottawa Police Service is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for both our employees and members of the public. Aggressive or intimidating behaviour, harassment or coarse language will not be tolerated.
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