FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:35pm
(Ottawa) —An increased police presence focused on crime and social disorder will continue in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau for the long weekend of September.
The increased officer presence from Frontline and Bikes and Beats is organized in conjunction with Ottawa Fire Services, 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.
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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