OPS Events

Haitian Flag Event

ops — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In partnership with the Haitian community, the Ottawa Police Service will celebrate the birth of the Haitian flag and unveil a Haitian flag at Ottawa Police headquarters, 474 Elgin St., on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The flag will be on display until Friday May 24, 2013. Light ...

The Clothesline Project

ops — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Women’s Event Network (WEN) is looking for women and children to break the silence and stop the

violence! Through the annual Clothesline Project, WEN is inviting women and children to paint messages about their experiences and personal stories on t-shirts and display them at various public locations throughout the ...

Prescription medication drop off

ops — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Do you have bottles of old or unused prescription medications sitting in your home?

Ottawa Police will be participating in a province-wide public safety initiative to encourage Ontario residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner.

Ottawa Police will be hosting a free Prescription Drug ...

Vietnamese Culture Month

ops — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In partnership with the Vietnamese Canadian Centre, the Vietnamese Canadian Federation, and the Vietnamese Students Association of Carleton University, the Ottawa Police Service will celebrate Vietnamese Culture month and display the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag at Ottawa Police headquarters. Media is invited to attend.

DATE: Wednesday, ...

POLICE WEEK

ops — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Join us at a series of events to celebrate Police Week from May 12 to the 18th.

Police Week events 2013

Monday, May 13- Police Week Launch at OPS Headquarters, 474 Elgin Street from 11:30am –1:30pm. City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ottawa Police Service Board Chair Eli El-Chantiry, and ...

Venturer's information session

ops — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Join the Police Venturers

Recruitment Information Night - September 25, 2013 from 7-9pm at 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa – Ben Franklin Place.

To become a Venturer, you must:

Be 14-18 years of age;
Attend a secondary school;
Pass a Ottawa Police Service volunteer background check
Be available about 20 hours per month ...

Women's Safety Course

ops — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Streetproofing Workshop for Women

Saturday, May 11, at 9:30am to 12:30pm, at 474 Elgin, Pay Hayes Boardroom.

The course develops knowledge of personal safety. Some of the topics covered throughout the course include safety in the car and home, date rape, self-defense and the law, as well as partner ...

Chorus Open Rehersal

ops — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Chorus will be conducting a recruitment campaign for experienced choral singers.
All voices, soprano, alto, tenor and bass are welcome to attend. The ability to read music is an asset.

The open rehearsal will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel located at 1350 Walkley ...

Celebrating Vaisakhi

ops — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In partnership with the Ottawa Sikh Society, the Ottawa Police Service will celebrate Vaisakhi and unveil a Sikh flag at Ottawa Police.

When?

on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

Where?

474 Elgin St., Ottawa.

The banner will commemorate Vaisakhi and be on display until Monday April 22, ...

GLBT Liaison Committee Info Exchange

ops — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

We invite representatives of Ottawa GLBTA community service providers and the City’s first responders/community services to take part in this dialogue to educate, inform, and welcome change.

With this year’s Hate Crimes theme, the agenda will include, but will not be limited to, a presentation on Hate Crimes Now and Then, ...

“Footsteps for Recovery” Walkathon

ops — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Please join the Ottawa Police Service as we partner with Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services in their 13^th Annual “Footsteps for Recovery” Walkathon.

When? Saturday, May 11, 2013
Registration begins at 8:45 am

Walk begins at 10:00 am

Where? Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre

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Sounds of Scotland

ops — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The event will include a sneak peak of some of this capital’s best and brightest pipers, drummers and dancers, as the Ottawa Police Grade 2 Pipe Band, current Ontario Champions Supreme, give a preview of their competition sets to be played at the World Championships in Glasgow this summer. Under ...

Purple Day

ferrarok@ottawapolice.ca — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

March 26 is Purple Day, a worldwide effort to raise awareness about epilepsy.

Wear purple to support those who live with the condition.

Earth Hour

ops — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, March 23, 2013, the Ottawa Police Service will join hundreds of millions of people around the globe to celebrate Earth Hour, the world’s largest public action for the environment.

Between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., the police station at 474 Elgin Street will turn off the large illuminated ...

Teens & Technology: A Presentation for Parents

ops — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Ottawa Police would like to educate teens and adults about Sexting, Cyberbullying and Internet Safety. It is happening and needs to be addressed.

April 16 from 7-9pm at Earl of March High School

*No registration required, free parking available on site.

For more information, contact Youth Section 613-236-1222 ext ...