For one week each year, the voices behind the headsets take center stage.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is a time to recognize the emergency communicators who answer the calls most people hope they never have to make.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is launching a new Downtown Core Safety Plan aimed at improving safety, visibility, and community well-being across Ottawa’s downtown core, including the ByWard Market, Centretown, Chinatown, Bank Street, and the Parliamentary District.
The plan responds to ongoing public safety and social disorder challenges in some of the city’s most active and visible neighbourhoods.
What began as a call about a frightened 12-year-old boy quickly turned into something much bigger for two Ottawa police officers.
When the call came in, a worried mother reported that her son had just been approached and intimidated by four unknown males.
The tenth annual “Grand Maillet” gala of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Civil Law was a great success last night. Nearly 300 guests—including students, alumni, professors, and dignitaries—gathered at the Museum of History to celebrate.
(Ottawa)— We are deeply concerned by recent events in our region, including threats made against a mosque in Aylmer, Quebec, and hate-motivated incidents here in Ottawa. Although both incidents have resulted in serious charges being laid, members of our communities may feel targeted or unsettled.
The Carlington community came together for the fourth annual Community Girls Day, an initiative designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for young girls.
Hosted in partnership by the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service, the event welcomed school-aged participants from the neighbourhood.
(Ottawa) – The number of e-scooters is expected to increase significantly on city streets by the end of April, and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is reminding e-scooter riders and the public about rules and tips for operating them safely.
“We get a lot of questions about how to operate an e-scooter; the same rules and safety precautions for bicycles apply to e-scooters,” said Sergeant Josh Callaghan of the OPS Road Safety Unit."
A woman was approached by occupants of a vehicle asking for directions. Wanting to help, she took a moment to point them in the right direction.
Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking residents to stay alert and help spread the word about distraction thefts that continue to occur across the city.
In a recent incident, a resident was approached while checking a community mailbox by a group of individuals in an SUV asking for directions.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) members are learning about brain science and how it contributes to a person’s resilience against substance use disorders in a workshop on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The event is hosted in partnership with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative and the Palix Foundation.
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Phone: 613-236-1222 (non-emergency)
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