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This account is no longer being used. Please follow @OPP_News for all OPP-related information, news and updates. Follow @OPP_Nouvelles for French content. Twitter is not a reporting tool. Call #OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit . In emergency, call 9-1-1.
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After 8.5 years, over 1,000 calls and countless gun and drug seizures, it’s time for Cash, one of #OPP ’s longest serving #policedogs , to hang up his duty vest #StillLearningNewTricks #Happy Retirement
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#OPP across the province wearing #JerseysForHumboldt in support of the victims, their families and all those affected by the tragedy in Humboldt #HumboldtStrong
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Bulletproof vest can’t stop speeding vehicles. #SlowDownMoveOver for roadside emergency services.
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Today, we honour volunteers and professionals who have dedicated their lives to public service #FirstRespondersDay
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By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. #YouAreNotAlone call Connex #Ontario 1-866-531-2600 to get help. #BellLetsTalk
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Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures. If you spot a pet in distress, call @OntarioSPCA 310-SPCA (7722) or local police #NoHotPets
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At 60 km per hour if you look at your phone while driving for just 2 seconds, you travel 33 metres blind. #PutDownThePhone and help #OPP end #DistractedDriving
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What happens when a quick glance at your phone while driving meets with the unexpected on the road? #DistractedDriving crashes happen in seconds #DriveSafe
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Up to $2000 fine and 3 demerit points for failing to #SlowDownMoveOver when approaching roadside emergency vehicles.
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22-year-old Kalina paid for someone's #ImpairedDriving decision with her life. Protect those around you and choose to #DriveSober #FestiveRIDE @maddcanada @MaddToronto @DriveSober
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New drivers, drivers under 22 and commercial drivers must not have any drugs or alcohol in their system behind the wheel #StaySharp #DriveSober
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Nice needs no filter. #OPP wear pink today to raise awareness for #pinkshirtday - taking a stand against #bullying #BullyingStopsHere
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42% of Canadians were unsure whether they would socialize with a friend who has a #MentalHealth condition. How can you use language in a supportive way to help #endthestigma ? #BellLetsTalk
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Kick-off #SafeDrivingWeek and the holiday season by celebrating responsibly. Always #DriveSober or make arrangements for a safe ride home #DriveSafe
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Congratulations to #OPP #Auxiliary class 2017-04! Thanks for supporting community safety and policing initiatives in #Ontario !
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Friends don't let friends drive distracted. Speak up and help #OPP put a stop to #DistractedDriving . #PutDownThePhone
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Leaving your vehicle unlocked is an invitation to thieves. Secure your vehicle and place valuables out of sight to make sure your gifts make it to the right person #LockItOrLoseIt
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On National #DayofMourning take time to remember those killed and injured on the job and reflect on how we can prevent it from happening again #WorkplaceSafety
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Outlaw Motorcycle #Gangs participate in illegal activities that cause harm and victimize our #communities . Stay away from gang members and report any gang activity to police 1-877-660-4321
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Multitasking has no place behind the wheel. #PutDownThePhone and always #PayAttention
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Enjoy #puppylove everyday with the all-new 2019 #OPP Canine Unit Calendars -- available now at and OPP Off Duty Shop in #Orillia . Proceeds support #OPPYF Youth Foundation and Friends of the OPP Museum
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Summer means an increase in #Motorcycle gang members in our #communities . #OPP will be present wherever you see motorcycle gang members to keep you safe. To report gang activity call 1-877-660-4321
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#BlueMonday can be any day when dealing with #MentalHealth . Over 1 million young people suffer from a mental illness in Canada. #YouAreNotAlone
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#RoadSafety is in your hands so your phone shouldn’t be. #PutDownThePhone when you get behind the wheel
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Aggressive driving puts everyone at risk. Drive responsibly and #SlowDown #DriveSafe #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek @CACP_ACCP
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Think it’s just a little weed? Think again. Cannabis is a controlled substance -- possession, consumption and cultivation is illegal. #420day #DontDriveHigh
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#OPP #Community Bears help the youngest #victims of crime cope in stressful situations #CPWeek2018
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Show that you care on #LoveYourPetDay by ensuring that your pets avoid frozen and open bodies of water. #NoIceIsSafeIce
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More #OPP members on #JerseyDay supporting the victims, their families and all those affected by the tragedy in Humboldt #HumboldtStrong
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Mother nature is having a #BlueMonday but you shouldn’t have to. Help is available for you or someone you know struggling with #MentalHealth . Let’s #BreakTheSilence and #EndTheStigma
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Over 35% of boating fatalities involved alcohol in 2017. If you plan on boating, don’t plan on drinking #DriveSober #SafeBoatingAwarenessWeek
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Spending #VictoriaDay #LongWeekend on the water? Do you have the right emergency equipment on board? #KnowBeforeYouGo #SafeBoatingAwarenessWeek
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In a collision, motorcyclists are vulnerable and can sustain severe life-altering trauma. Please #ShareTheRoad and respect all road users this #LongWeekend #DriveSafe #CRSW
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Have a safe and happy #Halloween !
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It takes less than 30 seconds to drown. A #Lifejacket will only save you, if you’re wearing it. @LifeSavingON
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It only takes a few seconds to save a life. Buckle up. The life you save, could be your own #SeatBeltSafety #DriveSafe #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek @CACP_ACCP
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Join #OPP in honouring and celebrating #FirstResponders and civilians that have dedicated their lives to #serveandprotect our communities on #NationalDayofService . #NeverForget
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#Driving high remains illegal and dangerous. #OPP is acquiring drug screening devices and can demand oral fluid samples from drivers who are suspected of having consumed a drug #StaySharp
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Driving high or alcohol impaired will now cost you more and you may do jail time. It’s illegal and we have the tools to detect #StaySharp #KnowWhatImpairedMeans
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Help make sure #Ontario students see their second day of school #PutThePhoneDown and #DriveSafe
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6 #OPP cruisers were struck last year during traffic stops. Always #SlowDownMoveOver when safe to do so.
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#OPP #Auxiliary work with our officers to ensure the safety and security of the Province of Ontario. #NVW2018
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#CanadaRemembers and honours those who gave up their lives for our freedom. #LestWeForget
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Every child has the right to safety and well-being. Join #OPP in helping children and youth identify and access support to acquire the skills to lessen their vulnerability to harm #IBREAKthesilence @OPP_CR
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30% of drivers reported witnessing a near miss or collision in a #schoolzone , more than half of which involved a child. As students head #backtoschool be sure to #SlowDown and #PayAttention .
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On #OrangeShirtDay #OPP members across the province honour the survivors of residential schools and invite communities to join together in the spirit of learning, #reconciliation and hope #EveryChildMatters
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Distracted driving can lead to life-altering injuries or even death. Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel #DriveSafe #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek @CACP_ACCP
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#Winter weather advisories today for parts of #Ontario . Stay alert and drive according to changing road conditions. #DriveSafe !
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#OPP riders supporting @CanadianR2R to honour heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community #HeroesInLife #NeverForgotten
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If you plan on drinking, don’t plan on driving. #RoadSafety starts with you. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 #DriveSober #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek @CACP_ACCP
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What would you do if you witnessed someone being bullied? #WWYD #BAW2018
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On #NationalPeacekeepersDay we express our pride and respect for those who have worked in support of peace and security operations at home and around the world.
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Alcohol was a contributing factor in 48% of #snowmobile fatalities in #Ontario since 2008. A safe ride is a risk-free ride. #DriveSober and #ArriveAlive
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Leave some space before it’s too late. #DriveSafe on #CanadaDay #LongWeekend
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639 deaths on #OPP -patrolled roads in the last 10 years where failure to wear or properly wear a #SeatBelt has contributed. #BuckleUp and stay safe this #Easter #LongWeekend
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Feel #safe in your home with these #homesecurity tips #CPWeek2018
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#OPP in partnership with Ontario Sex Offender Registry honour Christopher Stephenson’s life at GHQ today with a tree dedication and stone unveiling #30Years #ChristophersLaw
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#SeatBelts worn correctly can reduce the chances of death and serious injuries in a collision by approximately 50%. Always #BuckleUp and #DriveSafe
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95% of scams go unreported. #OPP urge you to recognize, reject and report #fraud . #FPM2018
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A powerful firsthand account of the atrocities of the Holocaust by WWII #veteran Capt (Ret’d) Martin Maxwell
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Driver distraction linked to 83 deaths and 8,711 collisions on #OPP patrolled roads last year. As a passenger do not tolerate #DistractedDriving . Tell your driver to #DriveSafe .
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#Ontario is a major centre for #humantrafficking with 2/3 of all reported cases in Canada. Outreach programs help police and victim services connect with victims who may not even realize they are victims and help them regain control of their lives #EndHumanTrafficking
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Today is International #DayOfPink , uniting communities to celebrate #diversity and raise awareness to stop all forms of bullying. Embrace pink and stand up against #bullying !
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#OPP is committed to improving the morale, health and wellbeing of OPP members, retirees and their families #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll
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#PayAttention to the #motorcycles on the road as many make their way to @Fri13PortDover . Check your mirrors and change lanes cautiously.
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#OPP officers are trained to detect those driving #drugimpaired using Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Always #StaySharp behind the wheel #WeHaveTheTools
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#HumanTrafficking happens in #Ontario . Know the signs. #freedom
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Give our emergency services room to work. Always #SlowDownMoveOver for emergency and service vehicles on the side of the road.
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#RoadSafety is a shared responsibility. #DriveSafe and give your family and friends an extra reason to be thankful this #ThanksgivingWeekend #OperationImpact
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20% of fatal collisions involve driver fatigue. If you are drowsy, you are impaired #TakeABreak #DriveSafe #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek @CACP_ACCP
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“Males can’t be sexually assaulted.” Learn the truth with #MythMonday during #SAPM #ItsNeverOkay #MeToo
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44% of people more likely to develop depression without exercise, recent study reveals. #OPP Fitness Pin Program encourages our members to commit to health and fitness #GetLoud
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Over 74% of boating fatality victims in 2017 weren’t wearing a #LifeJacket or #PFD . Save a life, wear your lifejacket #SafeBoatingAwarenessWeek
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#LittleKnownCanadianLaws If you’re in #Ontario and under 22, no alcohol or drugs are allowed in your system when operating a vehicle. #DriveSober
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Families will be out on #Ontario roads this #FamilyDay . #OPP remind you to #PayAttention , #DriveSafe and #DriveSober so we all get to our destination.
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Come see members of the #OPP Golden Helmets showing some #motorcycle riding and safety tips for you @thebikeshows February 15-17 at Enercare Centre, @ExPlaceTO
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Time it takes your car to go from 100 to 0 km/h in a crash: 1 second. Time it takes to fasten your #SeatBelt : 3 seconds. Do the math. #BuckleUp before you head out.
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On your next snowmobile ride #OPP remind you to always wear a floater suit to prevent sinking in the event you go through the ice. #SafeSnowmobileWeek
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Which region do you call home? Follow our #OPP regional accounts to stay informed with local #community updates that matter.
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Retired #OPP Sergeant Nancy Grossmith – one of the first 15 women to join – on her first day on the job in 1974. How will you #MakeAnImpact #WomensHistoryMonth
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International Women’s Day is an opportunity to renew our efforts in achieving equality and celebrate the contributions of women in the #OPP , Canada and around the world. #MyFeminism #IWD2018
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In over 90% of the ATV/off-road vehicle deaths in #Ontario last year, safety equipment was used improperly or not at all #ATVSafety #offroad
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Don’t rely on luck to #GetHomeSafe this #StPatricksDay . Plan ahead and #CelebrateResponsibly
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40% of fatalities in vehicle collisions result from 7% of Canadians who don’t #BuckleUp . Be smart and always wear your #SeatBelt
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Older people are mistreated more often than you think. Take a stand against elder abuse #GrowtheConversation #WEAAD2018
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Why volunteer? Hear what motivates #OPP #Auxiliary members #NVW2018
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Today is Dress Purple Day! Wear purple to support #ChildAbuse prevention in your community. #IBREAKthesilence
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#OPP and @YRP join community members at the Annual #BlackHistoryMonth Celebration hosted by @JCA_Ontario and @CanadianAfrican to recognize the achievements of Black persons in #Ontario and worldwide.
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