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Roads will be safer now that cruisers equipped with automated licence plate recognition are reining in naughty drivers, say provincial police. “They’re working very, very well,” said OPP Sgt. Peter Leon. “When you’re able to check licence plates for suspended drivers and do what they’re able to do in a very short period of time […]
MoreOntario Provincial Police are offering a $50,000 reward for anyone with a tip leading to an arrest in the hit and run death of a Casselman woman. “We’re looking for more information,” said Sgt. Kristine Rae. “We haven’t made an arrest yet.” Jessica Godin, 18, was found in a ditch by a passerby on Sept. […]
MoreIn the nation’s capital, visible ink doesn’t appear to be an issue for local cops. The Ottawa Police Service policy states “while on duty or representing the OPS, no member shall display body art or tattoos that may be perceived to be offensive.” The policy includes “anything that may be interpreted as criminal or gang […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/11/28/tattoos-a-prickly-issue-at-opp Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Chris Lewis knows he’s been deemed somewhat of a, well, prick, following the force’s tattoo ban in 2010. “Unfortunately, this whole thing came off like I was anti-tattoo — that was never the issue,” said Lewis. “The original intent was, if you’ve got sleeve tattoos, wear long sleeves […]
MoreSEE VIDEO: http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/10/28/some-parents-spooked-by-sex-offenders-on-halloween Judging by city laws in the U.S., there’s nothing scarier than letting registered sex offenders hand out candy to kids on Halloween. Several counties in Virginia are taking part in an initiative dubbed Operation Porch Lights Out, which bans pedophiles from distributing candy, decorating their homes, turning their porch lights on, even […]
MoreJonathan Gosselin wants to be a police officer one day. But he keeps getting hindered by provincial red tape when it comes to renewing his security guard licence. The Ottawa resident makes $10.50 an hour and has been out of a job for almost three months because he didn’t have a passport or driver’s licence […]
MoreWhen Sean Hilliker became a bouncer at a downtown Ottawa bar in 1996 there was no training, testing, or background check needed. “It used to be, ‘OK you’re big, you’re friendly, you’re hired,’” he said. “Sometimes you don’t even have to be friendly.” The rules have changed. Hilliker is now the general manager of Grace […]
MoreJonathan Bergeron’s father watched his only son and “right-hand man” die in a horrific industrial accident on the family farm Thursday. Bergeron was milking and feeding the cows with his dad, Marc, around 8:30 a.m. at 431 St-Guillaume Rd in Russell Twp. when he got trapped in the barn’s feed-mixing machine. The 27-year-old farmer was […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/06/cops-crack-down-on-unlicensed-security-guards-2 Cops are busting unlicensed security guards and businesses for hiring them, but the owner of an Ottawa security company says the province is to blame. “It takes, right now, about three months for a security guard to get their licence, which is absurd,” said the owner, who doesn’t want to be named. […]
MoreOttawa police have added a staff sergeant to oversee operations at the central cellblock — one of many changes after the infamous Stacy Bonds incident. The move was implemented five months ago, according to the final report of the cellblock operations review released Friday. Chief Vern White said improving service is the goal of these […]
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