Who Should I Call?

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Have you ever been in the situation where something happens and you are not sure if you should call the police?  Sometimes things seem almost too small to call in; but reports big and small help our local police track situations and trends in an area, which is a great help in keeping our community safe.    To make it easier, here is handy list of “who to call” for your reference 
 
MAKE THE RIGHT CALL

  • Life-threatening emergency or crime in progress:  9-1-1
 
  • Other Emergencies:  613-230-6211
 
  • Reporting Centre - theft, property damage, suspicious activity, missing person, found items and suspicious packages   etc:   You can report online at https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/Online-Reporting.asp  or call  613-236-1222 ext 7300 (please note, the Reporting Centre is closed between 2am and 7am.)
   
  • Anonymous Tips (Crime Stoppers):  613-233-8477 (TIPS)
 
  • Other Police related Matters:  613-236-1222 ext 0
 
  • Wellington Community Police Officer-  Cst. Dawn Neilly:  613-236-1222 ext 5871

  • City of Ottawa Services/Service Ottawa -Roads, Trees, Garbage, etc:  311
 
  • Community Information Centre- free bilingual service linking Ottawa citizens with community resources:    211