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Online/New Media by rochekellyNovember 28, 2011November 28, 2011

Tattoos a prickly issue at OPP

SEE 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 […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 24, 2011August 3, 2011

Cellblock improvements ‘better late than never

Ottawa 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 […]