Joyeux Noël orthodoxe à toutes les personnes qui célèbrent à Ottawa. Que cette journée soit remplie de paix, de joie et de précieux moments partagés avec la famille, les ami·e·s et les proches.

Merry Orthodox Christmas to everyone celebrating across Ottawa. Wishing you a day filled with peace, warmth, and heartfelt moments shared with family, friends, and loved ones.

Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials. In time of uncertainty, at @OttawaPolice we reaffirm that human rights matter. Today we hold ourselves accountable through reflection and learning. From awareness to action for safer, inclusive communities.

When the community notices, it speaks volumes. Cst. Marc Leroux from the Diversity Resource and Relations Unit @OttawaPolice  showed what community engagement looks like: genuine, patient, and respectful. #TheCommunitySpeaks @OPSrelationsInAction

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, we honour the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities. We remain committed to fostering respect, inclusivity, and meaningful engagement with all those we serve. #AsianHeritageMonth @ottawapolice

Today, on Red Dress Day, we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities and reaffirm our commitment to truth, justice, and reconciliation. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #OttawaPolice

January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today, we remember the atrocities of the Holocaust, reflect on the impacts of anti-Semitism, and reaffirm our commitment to addressing hate in our communities.

Additional charges laid against man charged with hate motivated offences We continue to encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences such incidents to report them to police. Reporting hate-motivated incidents is an important step in stopping cycles of hatred.

Join us at the 9th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum on December 5th at the St Elias Banquet Centre, #Ottawa! Connect with community members and the Ottawa Police Service for free. Let's make safer communities together! #HumanRights #CommunitySafety https://t.co/dLTYGnXsWg ~

Dive into meaningful dialogue at this year’s Human Rights Learning Forum! Theme: “Collective Action for Human Rights.” Free event with English and French translation available. Register now! https://t.co/TVnEbozgFi #HumanRights #Collaboration

If you are affected by Hate Crime, we’re here to help. Report it online at https://t.co/YpcILVebRm or call 613-236-1222. TTY: 613-760-8100 For emergencies, always call 911. A translator can be available within minutes.

Today, we raised the Trans Flag at OPS Headquarters to recognize International Transgender Day of Remembrance. On this day, we honour and remember those who have lost their lives or suffered harm due to transphobic prejudice, violence, discrimination, and stigma. Hate has no

Members of the Ottawa Police were proud to participate in the Help Santa Toy Parade this weekend, joining our community partners to spread holiday cheer across #Ottawa. @HSTP_Ottawa @OttFire @ToyMountain #OttCity #Support613 #ToyMountain ~ En fin de semaine dernière, des

Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to recognize the service of veterans, past and present on #RemembranceDay. #CanadaRemembers

On this #RemembranceDay, all services will pause to observe two minutes of silence at 11 AM, when it is safe to do so. Detours will be in effect. Veterans and their companions can ride free. Info: https://t.co/3rPEy0RNyU #LestWeForget

Wishing a safe and happy #Diwali to everyone in our community celebrating the festival of lights! #Diwali2024 ~ On souhaite un #Diwali dans la sûreté et la joie à tous ceux et celles de notre collectivité qui célèbrent la fête des lumières! #Diwali2024

Please keep safety top of mind. Make sure children can be seen—and can see— in the dark. Always be prepared to stop. ~ Merci d'envisager la sûreté avant tout. Veillez à ce que les enfants soient visibles — et qu'ils voient —dans l'obscurité. Soyez toujours prêt à vous arrêter.

Today marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Two Spirited and LGBTQQIA+ Learn more about this day of action here : https://t.co/ClBTNWvQZN For immediate emotional assistance, call the national support line 1-844-413-6649. This is a

The Ottawa Police Service has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of all residents in response to a number of recent significant events in the Middle East. We recognize that next week, October 7th, marks the beginning of hostilities. We are closely monitoring the

Shana Tova to our Jewish community and all those celebrating #RoshHashanah. Our best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!