Police Say ByWard Market Calls Down: PLANTE

Ottawa Police Service is reporting a significant drop in calls for service in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area over the past year with an increased police presence and targeted enforcement in known “hotspots.”

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This newsletter excerpt from Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stephanie Plante is courtesy of the city-wide community group Your Applewood Acres (And Beyond) Neighbours

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At the Ottawa Police Service Board recently, Chief Eric Stubbs credited the downtown CORE (Community Outreach, Response and Engagement) team for a 25% drop in calls for service in the downtown area over the past year.