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CHNA Home Security and Fraud Prevention Committee


About the Committee
Crime In Our Neighbourhood
​Who Should I Call?
Ottawa Police Resources


About the Committee

The CHNA Home Security and Fraud Prevention Committee is on the lookout for you. We share information with you on theft, break and enter, fraud and suspicious activity. This page give your resources from the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) to help prevent crime and know what to do and who to call when something happens. 

Crime In Our Neighbourhood

Our neighbourhood keeps track of break and enters, thefts and fraudulent activity. Keep an eye on our Facebook or Twitter feed for updates crime and safety concerns in our neighbourhood. 

The OPS keeps a 
Crime Mapping Tool that displays the last 14 days of data on homicides, break and enters, vehicle break and enters, robberies, thefts, vehicle thefts, and assaults. Would you like email alerts of what is happening in your neighborhood? You can select which crime types you would like to be alerted about, how often you would like to be alerted and the radius from the location you are interested in. Click on the 'Get Crime Alerts' link above the map and fill out the form. 

You can also keep track of breaking news from the OPS on their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds. 

​f you notice something odd, are the subject of a crime or have information regarding a break & enter is asked to call the Ottawa Police's Break & Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4533. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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Who Should I Call?

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Not sure if you should call the police? 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. Here is handy list of who to 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. You can report online at https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/Online-Reporting.asp  or call  613-236-1222 ext 7300 (the Reporting Centre is closed between 2AM and 7AM)
  • Our Community Police Officer: Cst. Darren Joseph 613-236-1222 ext. 5871, josephd@ottawapolice.ca
  • 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 
  • City of Ottawa Services/Service Ottawa: Roads, Trees, Garbage, call 3-1-1 
  • Community Information Centre: Free bilingual service linking Ottawa citizens with community resources, call 2-1-1
  • Graffiti: If you spot graffiti, call 3-1-1. Graffiti removal kits are available from our city councillor.

Ottawa Police Resources

Crime prevention tips
Concerned about Crime in our neighbourhood? The OPS has plenty of crime prevention and safety tips to help keep you and your family safe.

The OPS offers many topics to neighbourhood residents on crime prevention including the following:
  • Theft from vehicles
  • Break and Enter
  • Door to Door Sales
  • Fraud
  • Bike Theft Prevention (529 Garage App)
  • Internet Safety
  • Free Home Security Inspections
  • ​Alarm Management
  • Home Renovations
  • ​Moving and storage
  • Seniors Safety

Community Police Centre
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Community policing help improve community wellbeing, safety and security through joint problem identification, analysis and response. Our Community Police Centre is located at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington street). Community Centres are not staffed on a full-time basis. Call in advance to ensure that someone is available to assist you. 

Comunity Centres are CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Neighbourhood Watch
You can also join your local Neighbourhood Watch, contact your local Community Police Centre to get involved or find out more about crime prevention. ​

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