Constable Mike Cudrasov conducting a virtual interview

Media Contacts

Media Relations play a key role within the Ottawa Police Service to build and maintain public trust.

Media Relations is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at 613-236-1222, extension 5366.

Media can experience a delayed response due to a high number of requests and emails.

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Constable Mike Cudrasov has worked in law enforcement since 2013. He joined the Ottawa Police Service in 2016, serving as a patrol officer. He is a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for impaired driving and a coach officer to new recruits. Mike has college diplomas in Social Science and Police Foundations, and a Bachelor of Education from McGill University. Mike joined Media Relations in February 2021.

Media Relations officer Constable Mike Cudrasov

Journalism Students

Media Relations is pleased to assist journalism students who require information or interviews from the Ottawa Police Service. Please note that due to high volume and demand, we will redirect all students to ottawapolice.ca when inquiring about data already available online. So, please check the website first!

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Please note the following conditions prior to requesting information or interviews:

Expect a 24 to 72-hour turnaround time to respond to your media request.
- Last-minute requests cannot be accommodated. The earlier you put in your request, the more likely you will be to get the information you need and/or the opportunity to speak with an Ottawa Police officer or subject matter expert. Please plan ahead.
All information released by the Ottawa Police Service will be done in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Ottawa Police cannot provide:
- information on matters before the courts
- opinions or positions regarding current legislation or proposed changes to legislation
- opinions regarding investigations, policies and activities of other police services or organizations.
Ottawa Police can only speak to issues that fall under the mandate and jurisdiction of the Ottawa Police Service.
We invite students to consider other sources of information such as community groups, government bodies (city, provincial and federal) and subject matter experts.
Be prepared to identify what information you are looking for and have a list of key questions ready. You should note that local reporters typically have about 10 minutes to interview an Ottawa Police officer or subject matter expert. You will have the same time restrictions as local reporters do. We strongly urge you to make good use of your scheduled interview time.
Media Relations must arrange interviews on your behalf. Please do not investigators and subject matter experts directly.