Who Should I Call?

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
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.)
- Fraud and Scams - Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Section at 613-236-1222 ext. 5292.
- 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
- Graffiti - If you spot graffiti, call 3-1-1. Graffiti removal kits are available from our city councillor