GACA 2016 AGM – Security Committee Update

  1. Our Ottawa Police Community Police Centre Officer is Constable Dawn Neilly.  She can be reached at 613-236-1222 ext. 5871.
  2. Home Security Inspections are available free through the Community Police Centre.  Constable  Neilly will book an inspection – she can also be reached by email:  NeillyD@ottawapolice.ca
  3. Safety for Women workshops are available through the Ottawa Police.  Information  on these workshops can be found at: https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/Safety-for-Women-Workshops.asp
  4. Ottawa’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is implemented under the banner of Safer Roads Ottawa.  Each month, two traffic safety priorities (themes) are highlighted for additional enforcement.   In terms of timing of specific themes, consideration is given to the following:
    • Annual national / provincial campaigns
    • Seasonal road safety topics  (e.g.. impaired driving in December and school bus / school zone traffic safety in September and March)
    • Dates of Safer Roads Ottawa campaigns and initiatives
    • For information on the priorities for each month, visit: https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/about-us/safer-roads-ottawa.asp
  5. Speeding remains one of the top causes of injuries and fatalities on Ontario Roadways.  In 2015, the Ottawa Police issued 15,318 tickets for speeding.  This number was up 370 from 2014.
  6. Link to the Ottawa Police Service 2015 Annual Report: https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/annual-report-2015/index.asp