FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 11:13am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Ottawa By-Law and Regulatory Services and the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACGO) will have a large and sustained presence in the ByWard Market and Sandy Hill area this weekend March 15, 16 and 17 to address public disorder, drinking and large gatherings.
The initiative is part of a community safety education and enforcement campaign for St. Patrick's Day to ensure safe and law-abiding behaviour and to remind visitors to these areas to respect residents and their property.
In advance of the weekend, Community Police Officers proactively visited addresses in the Sandy Hill area with reminders to encourage people to be good neighbours. They also reminded residents that police and By-law enforcement officers would be present to enforce relevant laws related to excessive noise, open alcohol in public places, public intoxication, underage drinking, damage to property and trespassing.
Police will also be conducting alcohol and drug impairment checks (RIDE).
Police have been encouraging property owners to grant it Agent Status to enable officers to enforce the Trespass to Property Act in case partygoers would spill onto their private property.
Police resources in the area have been increased for Friday, Saturday and Sunday including officers from Frontline Patrol, Emergency Services Unit, Community Police and Bikes and Beats. As always, public safety will be the number one priority and officers will be enforcing the law, so please celebrate responsibly.
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