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Every drowning is one too many. On July 25, #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, we join communities across the globe to raise awareness of drowning as a serious but preventable public health issue. How can you take part? 🔵 Wear blue 🔵 Light up a landmark in blue 🔵 Share…
WANTED: Cory CROCKATT, 43 y/o, 5’7’’ (170 cm), 169 lbs (77 kg), brown hair, blue eyes and known to frequent the GTA. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, the Provincial ROPE Squad Main Office at 1-866-870-7673, or 9-1-1. ^pia
⚠️ Heat warning in effect 📍 Issued for parts of southern #Ontario 📆 Beginning Thursday, July 24 💻 Follow @ECCCWeatherON for active weather alerts and tips ❗Remember: - Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle - Stay hydrated - Check on vulnerable friends, family…
It only takes seconds for a child to drown even in shallow water. Whether it’s a backyard pool, lake or tub, active supervision is key. Always stay within arm’s reach of young children. Drowning often occurs silently and quickly, especially when supervision is distracted.…
Drowning is often fast, silent and completely preventable. Before you head into the water: ✔ Check for currents, drop-offs and signage ✔ Swim with a buddy and keep an eye on each other ✔ Enter the water with your feet first unless you know it’s safe to dive ✔ Take…
WANTED: Abdi NOUR, 38 y/o, 5’10”, 180 lb, black hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on left arm of “made in rome” and “fear god”. Known to frequent Ottawa. Any info, please contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, the Provincial ROPE Squad Main Office at 1-866-870-7673, or 9-1-1. ^pia
#OperationSafeDriver: 930+ charges laid for dangerous driving behaviours on OPP-patrolled roads (July 13-19) The number one offence for both commercial and non-commercial vehicle drivers? Speeding. 19 CMVs were also removed from the road for various violations. Share the road…
With a nose for the job and technology to back her up, #OPPCanine Roxy is always on task. This 4-year-old Labrador Retriever specializes in Search and Rescue and human remains detection. Her GPS collar tracks her movements, allowing her handler to monitor her search patterns and…
New #ConsumerAlert! Scammers know the easiest way to you is through your text messages. 📱👀 ⚠️ Protect yourself: be cautious of unexpected texts and never click on suspicious links. Read more: canada.ca/en/competition…
Road safety: It’s a shared responsibility. Getting behind the wheel? Choose to drive responsibly: ✅ #BuckleUp ✅ #SlowDown ✅ #DriveSober ✅ Focus on the road During #OperationSafeDriver (July 13-19) and year-round, #OPP officers will continue to prioritize #PublicSafety on…
The OPP is proud to support the @SOOntario Provincial Summer Games starting today in Brantford, alongside @BrantfordPolice and @6nationspolice. These Games are a celebration of athletic excellence, perseverance and inclusion with competitions in soccer, bocce, golf, softball and…
Cyclists are drivers too and must obey all traffic laws. Bicycles usually travel at lower speeds and cyclists must pay special attention to these two rules of the road: 1. Slower traffic stays right 2. Slower traffic must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical Any…
#OPP officers were out across #Ontario leading up to and during #CanadaDay enforcing safety equipment laws that keep everyone safe. Summary of charges laid between June 27 and July 6 in OPP jurisdictions: 🔹 1,773 seatbelt violations 🔹 121 lifejacket (PFD) infractions 🔹 41…
A 37-year-old of Windsor has been charged following a drug trafficking investigation in Essex County. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a traffic stop resulted in the following items seized: • Approx. 5 kg suspected cocaine • Three cell phones • CAN$460 The investigation began…
Congratulations to 28 of the newest special constables who graduated at #OPP General Headquarters in Orillia this morning. These dedicated professionals bring valuable experience from a variety of backgrounds including former #OPPAuxiliary and cadets, bylaw officers, court…
Your hands can speak volumes when you're on a bike. 👋 Use proper hand signals to show drivers and other riders where you're going. Left turn, right turn or stop, clear signals help everyone stay safe. 🔔 And don’t forget your bell. Let others know before you pass. Headphones…
