Category: Neighbourhood Watch

Weekly bulletins from our neighbourhood police department.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-06-06

This week’s topics:

  • Missing teen.
  • Second missing teen.
  • Third missing teen.
  • Reminder to share the road.
  • STEP in June – Pedestrians and construction zones.
  • Crime Prevention – Useful Ottawa Police links (the crime map with customized e-mail alerts seems interesting).

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for June 6
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 14:36:13 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for June 6, 2016. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-06-06.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-05-30

This week’s topics:

  • PREP Test workshop for women.
  • Canada Road Safety Week results – Lots of speeding tickets.
  • Ottawa Police partnership to help women – Supplies needed.
  • 2016-2018 Business Plan – Interesting section on trends, from crime types changing to more seniors.
  • Public consultation on community policing.

– Alex

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Date: Mon, 30 May 2016 14:10:27 -0400
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 30
From: wellingtoncpc@gmail.com

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 30, 2016. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-05-30.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-05-16

This week’s topics:

  • Drive Safe! Campaign – Lots of mobile phone users ticketed.
  • Share the road – Share with bicycles.
  • May is Sexual Assault Awareness month – Unwanted touching counts too.
  • Police Week event – At Hintonburg park, May 20 afternoon.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 16
Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 14:00:46 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 16, 2016. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-05-16.pdf

Fraudulent Arrest Extortion Alert

The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is advising the community about an emerging mass marketing scam/extortion where fraudsters call residents and threaten to arrest the victims and their families.

Messages have been left for victims to immediately call back a specific phone number or their family would be arrested and prosecuted.

The fraudsters eventually request the victim’s personal information and banking information (credit cards, bank accounts and passwords) as a way to avoid an arrest. This is also how fraudsters confirm a victim’s identity.

The fraudsters have been known to impersonate government agencies, attorneys; and sometimes no identity is provided.

The Ottawa Police Fraud Unit reminds Ottawa residents to be wary when receiving phone calls in which personal information and/or banking information is requested.

For further information on marketing scams and fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/about-ausujet/index-eng.htm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Call Centre at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.

L’Unité des fraudes organisées de la Police d’Ottawa tient à mettre en garde la collectivité au sujet d’une nouvelle arnaque d’extorsion par mercatique de masse, lors de laquelle des fraudeurs téléphonent à des résidents et menacent d’arrestation les victimes et leurs familles.

Par le passé, des fraudeurs ont laissé des messages ordonnant aux victimes de rappeler immédiatement un numéro de téléphone spécifique, sinon leur famille serait arrêtée et poursuivie en justice.

Les fraudeurs demandent éventuellement les renseignements personnels et bancaires de la victime (numéros et mots de passe de cartes de crédit et de comptes bancaires) pour qu’elle évite d’être arrêtée. Les fraudeurs confirment ainsi, du même coup, l’identité de leur victime.

Les fraudeurs se sont fait passer pour des agents d’organismes gouvernementaux et pour des avocats. Parfois, ils ne prennent pas la peine de s’identifier.

L’Unité des fraudes organisées de la Police d’Ottawa rappelle aux résidents d’Ottawa de se méfier si on leur demande, au téléphone, de divulguer des renseignements personnels ou bancaires.

Pour obtenir plus de détails concernant la fraude par mercatique de masse et autres escroqueries, visitez le Centre antifraude du Canada http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/about-ausujet/index-fra.htm.

Toute personne ayant vécu ce type d’arnaque est priée de signaler l’incident en communiquant avec le Centre d’appels de la Police d’Ottawa au 613-236-1222, poste 7300, ou avec Échec au crime, sans frais au 1-800-222-8477.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-05-09

Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 9: three items
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 14:37:25 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

1. PREP test workshop

The Ottawa Police Service will be hosting an Information Session and PREP Test workshop on the OACP Constable Selection Process for women interested in a policing career.

The session is designed to educate potential candidates about the Constable Selection Process. The practice sessions will also give the participants an opportunity to see if they can meet the physical requirements of the job.

The Saturday, May 14, 2016 session will be held between 9:00am to 1:00pm at Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus, P building, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, in Ottawa.

Gym attire is required. If you are 40 years of age or older, a PARMED X will be required by your doctor.

In order to attend the session, you must pre register online as space is limited.  Registration for this workshop has now commenced.

Please click on the link below to register on survey monkey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3TZKX79

Please note you will need to receive a confirmation e-mail prior to attending. 

2. STEP in May

Please click on the The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on motorcycle safety and unsafe vehicles and heavy trucks during the month of May.

Motorcycle Safety

Between 2010 and 2014, there were 795 collisions involving motorcycles resulting in 604 injuries and 13 fatalities.

Unsafe vehicles and heavy trucks

Between 2010 and 2014, 689 reportable collisions on Ottawa roadways involved unsafe vehicles  resulting in 225 injuries; 17 serious injuries and 6 fatalities.  Causes of these collisions included defective brakes, steering, tires, lights, engine controls, trailer hitches, suspension, as well as obscured vision.

The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is a leading community partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Public Works Department committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.

Also participating in the Safer Roads Ottawa Program are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sureté du Québec, Department of National Defence’s Military Police and Gatineau Police Service to improve road safety for all residents of the national capital region.

Ottawa residents have identified traffic safety as a top priority. The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is committed to using available resources to make Ottawa roads safer for residents.

3. Police Week in Ontario

Since 1970, Police Week in Ontario has been observed in May to coincide with International Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, which is May 15th. The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services has designated May 15 to 21, 2016 as Police Week in Ontario and this year’s theme is “Discover Policing for Safer Communities”.

Police Week affords us an opportunity to promote the bonds between police officers and personnel and the people they serve. Without public trust, police services cannot serve their communities effectively. For community policing to have a positive impact on our communities, we need individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to work together.

A career in policing affords the women and men who serve as sworn police officers and civilian personnel with many opportunities to make a difference in their communities. That is why the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) places a great deal of importance on attracting highly qualified and motivated people from many different backgrounds as policing professionals.

“Police Week provides an opportunity for the public to discover policing in Ottawa and get a better understanding of the work our sworn and civilian members do to keep Ottawa safe,” said Chief Charles Bordeleau. “I want to thank the organizers for their efforts in pulling together this series of events.”

Everyone is welcome to join our Community Development Section, our Community Police Centre officers and their volunteers at the four fun-filled events held in Ottawa to learn about the role police plays every day, the many facets of law enforcement and community policing, the amazing work of so many of our officers and the rewarding careers that await those who embark on a law enforcement career.

Police Week Events 2016

Monday, May 16, 2016

Ottawa Police Service

474 Elgin Street

11:00am – 1:00pm

 “Police Week Launch and community BBQ” with City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ottawa Police Services Board Chair Eli El-Chantiry and Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. Entertainment will be provided by the OPS Chorus and JUMP! 106.9.

 
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Jasmine Park

2040 Jasmine Crescent

4:00pm to 7:00pm

 This will be a significant event attracting public from the South, East, and Rural areas of Ottawa. There will be displays from several of ourOPS Units: including the Marine, Dive and Trails Unit; Traffic; Emergency Services Unit; as well as exhibits about our Community Crime Prevention Programs such as Child Print, Home Safety Inspections and Neighbourhood Watch. There will be lots of fun activities for youth, such as a dunk tank, bouncy games, a basketball game, free BBQ and treats for all!Please bring a non perishable food item to support the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard.

 
Friday, May 20, 2016

Hintonburg Park

101 Duhamel Street

3:00pm to 6:00pm

 Discover Policing for Safer Communities at our annual Police Week event and Free BBQ! Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the interactive displays from several of our OPS Units.  Join us for a youth soccer game, face painting, a bike raffle and other fun activities. Bus transportation to the event is available from Laroche Park Field House at 4:00pm & Rochester Heights Community House at 4:45pm.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure times. The bus will make a return trip from Hintonburg Park at 6pm.  Food donations are welcome in support of the Parkdale Food Centre.

 
Saturday, May 21, 2016

Bayshore Park

175 Woodridge Crescent

11:00am to 3:00pm

 This event will showcase various sections of our service, including the OPS Marine Dive and Trails Unit, Traffic, Emergency Service Unit and Tactical along with many others community partners.  This is a great opportunity to interact with police and our partners and ask them the questions you always wanted to. Complementary entertainment will include Little Ray’s Reptile. Chief Bordeleau will flip the ceremonial coin for the Police vs Youth Basketball Game.

This location will also feature a Prescription Drug Drop-Off in support of the 2016 campaign of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). Those wishing to dispose of outdated, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs are welcome to drop them off at the Prescription Drug Drop-off Kiosk. Drop-offs can be made anonymously by removing or blacking out the labels.

 

For more information about Police Week in Ontario, visit the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-05-02

This week’s topics:

  • Free bike tune-ups – First 3 weeks of May at City Hall.
  • Next OPS recruitment session.
  • Criminal investigation into online child exploitation.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 2
Date: Mon, 2 May 2016 14:07:09 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 2, 2016. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-05-02.pdf

Local Break-ins

Subject: Break-ins – Champlain Park
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:27:35 -0400
From: Sarah Livermore <sarah.livermore@hotmail.com>

Hello Champlain Park community members:

There have been break-ins in the Champlain Park area.

Constable Dawn Neilly-Sylvestre has done a check and there have been two reported break and enters from April 17th and 18th in our neigbourhood. One was on Clearview Avenue and the other was on Patricia Avenue. In both cases reported, the rear door was kicked in and the residents were away from the home.

Constable Neilly-Sylvestre would like residents to inform the police about any break and enters. Any information will assist the in linking the instances and in catching a suspect. As well, any video or image surveillance should be sent to either Constable Neilly-Sylvestre (neillyd@ottawapolice.ca) or Detective (Det) Angela Robinson (robinsona@ottawapolice.ca).

If you witness a suspicious person who is not normally seen in your area, please call the police and let them know. Be as specific as possible. State what you believed they were doing (i.e. checking out different houses or cars); what they look like; the last known direction of travel; and if they were on foot, bike or car.

The number to call if a break and enter is in progress is 911. If you are calling after-the-fact, call 613-230-6211 and Ottawa Police Service officers will be sent to you. Again, any video is to be sent to Det Angela Robinson (robinsona@ottawapolice.ca) or to Constable Dawn Neilly-Sylvestre (neillyd@ottawapolice.ca).

As an FYI, here are important phone numbers you should keep on your fridge (or on your phone):

  • life threatening emergency or crime in progress: 911
  • other emergencies: 613-230-6211
  • telephone report: 613-236-1222 ext. 7300

I would ask that anyone who has made a report to inform me, so I can assist Const. Neilly to track the incidences.

Thank you.

Sarah

Sarah Livermore
sarah.livermore@hotmail.com

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-04-25

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for April 25
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:26:20 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Dear Subscribers,

As there is only one item today, I’m sending it as a regular email.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870


CRIME ALERT

In the past couple of weeks, there has been a significant increase in THEFTS FROM VEHICLES, particularly in the Preston St. and Somerset St. areas. Vehicles are being targeted in the late afternoon and overnight. These are quick smash-and-grabs and the thieves are looking for easily portable items: GPS, CDs, cash, etc. Please remove valuables from your vehicle and keep it secured.

If you see any suspicious activity around parked vehicles, don’t hesitate to call 911.

This time it’s Preston and Somerset. Next is anybody’s guess. Be prepared.

Local Break-in

Subject: info for champlain park community members
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:39:41 -0400
From: Sarah Livermore <sarah.livermore@hotmail.com>

Hello Everyone:

A house on Patricia Avenue was broken into last night, April 17 2016.

The occupants had been out from 2:30 pm until around 9pm. As they turned off Island Park Drive, they noticed a bicycle resting on the cedar hedge on the north side of Sunnymede at Island Park Drive. They also noticed a young man walking towards the bicycle from Patricia Avenue.

The occupants noticed that their back door was wide open and three basement window screens had been cut. They also noticed bike tire tracks in their backyard. Nothing appears to have been stolen.

One of the occupants believes he saw that same young man with a bicycle a few nights earlier, at night, in front of their house. The occupant does not believe the young man was there very long.

If you have any information about this or anything similar, contact me, Sarah, at sarah.livermore@hotmail.com.

I will forward any information to Constable Dawn Neilly of the Ottawa Police Service (without your personal information, if you so wish).

Thank you.

Sarah

Sarah Livermore, B.A. (Hons.), M.A.
sarah.livermore@hotmail.com

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-04-18

This week’s topics:

  • Increase in thefts from vehicles – even small stuff.
  • Suspicious incident on OC Transpo No. 86 – on morning of April 10th.
  • Road safety.
  • Information session and PREP Test workshop.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for April 18
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:15:09 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for April 18, 2016. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who may be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-04-18.pdf