Black community leaders say former police chief Peter Sloly unfairly forced from his job
Black community leaders say they believe Peter Sloly left his job as Ottawa Police Chief for more reasons than the handling of the convoy occupation.
After Panda pandemonium, enhanced police presence in Sandy Hill prevents St. Patrick’s Day mayhem
Ottawa police were more pro-active this past St. Patrick’s Day in a bid to prevent the mayhem that followed the Oct. 2 Panda football game.
The 23rd Day: Police stepping up to end the occupation of Ottawa
After two days of action police have cleared the big rigs and other vehicles of the Convoy occupiers out of downtown along with arresting 170 people.
In wake of Sloly resignation, convoy crackdown looming; Ottawa gets new interim police chief
Police issue warnings to protesters warning of arrests, charges and the seizure of vehicles if they do not vacate the city.
Under fire over lack of public input, Ottawa police board plans for community roundtables
The Ottawa Police Board is creating community roundtables as a forum where citizens can speak freely to representatives of the board.
Critics frustrated with OPS reluctance to back non-police handling of mental health crises
Advocates say that the city’s street-involved youth, homeless people and others who may become distressed and in need of help should often be attended to by mental health professionals rather than police. [Photo © Reanna Julien.]
Downtown braces for more after a week of trucker-led protest spouting anti-vaccine messages, racist taunts
The Freedom Convoy enters its second weekend of occupation of the downtown core of Ottawa with Ottawa Police putting more officers on the street.
Ottawa community groups express concern about impact of key council decisions on police budget increase
City council will hear motions on a reduced budget increase and integrating police with a mental health response pilot project. Advocates say both are not enough for their communities.
With police seen as a threat by some racialized groups, Ottawa’s force is working on reforms
Racialized Canadians and police officers have an increasingly complex relationship. It seems as though those who should be a source of protection are considered to be dangerous.
‘Panda-monium’: Police release images of persons of interest in the destructive post-game party in Sandy Hill
Ottawa police are looking for those responsible for criminal activity during the destructive post-Panda game celebration.