This week’s topics:

• STEP in January – Tailgating and stop signs.
• Beware of thin ice – Rivers and lakes.
• New records check fee – Volunteers too.
• Taking a winter vacation? – Break-ins, tips.
• Safety for seniors – Tips about things from scams to abuse.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2020-01-06” →

This week’s topics:

• SIM card swapping – Fraud using a phone/text account hijack technique.
• Extended hours for Front Desk Services.

If you’re interested in helping out, see our Neighbourhood Watch Page.

– Alex

The Ottawa Police Service is helping with #PurseProject4 until December 15th to refill already donated purses with personal hygiene products for women in need.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-12-09” →

This week’s topics:

• STEP in December – Impaired Driving and Lane Changes.
• Fraud targeting young people – Bad deposit using your bank card and PIN.
• Another fraud alert – Fake shipping notifications.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-12-02” →

This week’s topics:

• Dale Southwind missing.
• Traffic stop race data reports.
• Human Rights Learning Forum: From Recommendations to Action.
• Help when you need it – It’s okay to ask for help.
• Extra – Renovation Fraud.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-11-25” →

From: CPO-PCO <cpo-pco@ottawa.ca>
Sent: Fri, Nov 15, 2019 11:47 am
Subject: Addressing trauma: Resources to help you/ Traiter les traumatismes : des ressources pour vous aider

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Addressing trauma: Resources to help you
CPO has developed information sheets to help neighbourhoods affected by violence and trauma. Visit our website for resources and handouts for residents, community leaders and service providers, including what to do when a violent incident happens or how to help a child deal with trauma.
Continue reading “Trauma Resources” →

This week’s topics:

• Aleksa Jovanovic is missing
• Phone scam
• Missing persons cases

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-11-11” →

This week’s topics:

• STEP in November – Red lights and stop signs.
• Crime Prevention Week – At various places, including Carlingwood on November 6.
• Chief Sloly speaks – Transcript of speech.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-11-04” →

This week’s topics:

• Peter Pracher still missing.
• Neighbourhood Resource Teams launched – Troubled neighbourhoods get extra long term attention.
• Happy anniversary, K9 West! – Even helped with the bus tragedy in Westboro.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-10-21” →

This week’s topics:

• Apartment rental scam – Deposit paid before seeing the already occupied apartment or parking spot.
• STEP in October – Distracted driving, speeding.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-10-07” →

This week’s topics:

• New OPS chief starts October 28 – Bio of Peter Sloly.
• Police Memorial Service, September 29 – Parliament Hill ceremony.

Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2019-09-23” →