FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 5, 2019 12:53pm
(Ottawa) —An increased police presence focused on crime and social disorder will continue in the ByWard Market, Downtown Rideau and Vanier areas this weekend.
The increased officer presence from Frontline and Bikes and Beats is organized in conjunction with Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, OC Transpo and City By-law partners.
Officers will continue to take a zero tolerance approach to disorderly behaviour, such as Liquor Licence Act offences, criminal activity and aggressive panhandling that can negatively impact residents, visitors and businesses.
These Community Safety Initiatives are being conducted every weekend in the summer months to better ensure residents and visitors can enjoy these areas in a safe manner.
You can report incidents online at www.ottawapolice.ca/onlinereporting, by calling the non-emergency number 613-236-1222, extension 7300, or by dialing 911 in the case of an emergency or a crime in progress.
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