Ottawa Police Service

CBSA firearms investigation leads to prison time for Keswick man

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Firearm, Criminal code, Possession, York Regional Police, Weapon, Crime, Seizure, CBSA, Investigation, The Criminal Code, Arrest, Safety, Intelligence, Ottawa Police Service, Court, Canada Border Services Agency, Drug

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping prohibited firearms and firearms parts from entering Canada and ensuring anyone who breaks Canada's laws is held accountable.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping prohibited firearms and firearms parts from entering Canada and ensuring anyone who breaks Canada's laws is held accountable.
  • On March 15, Michael Vukmanovic of Keswick, Ontario was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to 16 charges under the Criminal Code for firearms manufacturing and possession.
  • This sentence is the result of an investigation led by the CBSA's Intelligence and Investigations Operations Divisions in Toronto following a firearm seizure in Southern Ontario.
  • The CBSA launched its investigation in January 2022 when Border Services Officers in Windsor, Ontario intercepted firearm parts in courier parcels destined for Vukmanovic's residence in Keswick.

Ottawa youth arrested on terrorism offences

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Saturday, December 16, 2023
Youth, Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre, Terrorism, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Violence, Safety, Arrest, Ottawa Police Service, Security Intelligence Service, Dehumanization, Criminal code, Violent extremism, The Criminal Code, Intelligence, Ontario Provincial Police, Fear, CSIS, Person, Partnership, Internet, Pain, Parent, Homeland Security Information Network, RCMP, Private investigator, Drug

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - On December 15, 2023, the RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in Ottawa, in cooperation with, and support from, the Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and other National Security Partners, arrested and charged a young person for terrorism-related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada in connection with terrorist activity.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - On December 15, 2023, the RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in Ottawa, in cooperation with, and support from, the Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and other National Security Partners, arrested and charged a young person for terrorism-related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada in connection with terrorist activity.
  • The Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents any further release of information regarding this individual.
  • The RCMP would like to recognize the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Ottawa Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Anti-Terrorism Section, the Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre, and other national security partners for their indispensable collaboration.
  • Since June 2023, the RCMP has arrested five young persons on terrorism-related offences – either terrorism related charges or laying of information for a Terrorism Offence Peace Bond.

Ottawa Police Service Selects NICE for Next Generation 911 Digital Transformation Initiative

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Other Professional Services, Security, Data Management, State, Local, Other Communications, Technology, Communications, Apps, Applications, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Data Analytics, Janus, Ottawa Police Service, ID, C'mon You Know, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, CRTC, Quality assurance, Computer-aided dispatch, Communications center, Record, CAD, Police, QA, NENA, NICE, Radio, FC Kramatorsk, Next, Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Ottawa Police Service (Ontario, Canada) will be deploying NICE Inform Elite in preparation for the impending rollout of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services across Canada.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Ottawa Police Service (Ontario, Canada) will be deploying NICE Inform Elite in preparation for the impending rollout of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services across Canada.
  • The NICE technology will be deployed at the Police Service’s main communication center and two additional sites.
  • We’re honored that the Police Service for the capital city of Canada has chosen us for this critical digital NG911 initiative.
  • To learn more about NICE’s digital transformation solutions for Emergency Communications Centers, visit the NICE website by clicking here or email [email protected] for more information.

Avaya's Momentum in Canada Continues to Build

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Technology, VoIP, Cloud, Insurance, Hydro Ottawa, 5G Automotive Association, Ottawa Police Service, CCTC, Estradiol/norethisterone, McMaster University, Investment, Pedigree, PSAP, Kareem, Government, Federation, Geography, Product management, Bell, Information technology consulting, Human, Research, Consultant, United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, Public sector, Organization, Growth, Shared Services Canada, Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority, GVP, Communication, ChatGPT, Generator, Public security, Acadia University, Tire, CRTC, CAA, Education, CX, WebRTC, Associate, Artificial intelligence, AI, Sales, Network equipment provider, Avaya

Avaya , a global leader in customer experience solutions, discussed market momentum in one of its most important markets – Canada.

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  • Avaya , a global leader in customer experience solutions, discussed market momentum in one of its most important markets – Canada.
  • During the event, Robertson highlighted the company’s work in Canada across key industries such as public sector, finance, insurance, retail, education, and healthcare.
  • Progress in cloud comes alongside momentum in Avaya Experience Platform™ , which offers an AI-powered, contact centre-as-a-service collaboration platform.
  • It’s a great reminder of how extensive Avaya’s presence is in Canada, and based on their recent performance, that presence is clearly growing.”

Amnesty International Canada calls for public inquiry into Ottawa protests

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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Ottawa ON, Feb. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amnesty International has been following with great concern the developments relating to the Freedom Convoy blockade in Ottawa.

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  • Ottawa ON, Feb. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amnesty International has been following with great concern the developments relating to the Freedom Convoy blockade in Ottawa.
  • Amnesty International Canada is deeply troubled by the reports of violence, harassment, intimidation, and hate speech which have surfaced since January 29th, said Amnesty International Canada Secretary General Ketty Nivyabandi.
  • Amnesty International calls on authorities to take immediate and appropriate action to facilitate peaceful protests, while investigating and holding those perpetrating violence or inciting hate to account, added Nivyabandi.
  • Further, Amnesty International Canada notes with great concern the permissive response afforded by the Ottawa Police to a largely white-dominant protest group.

International investigation by the RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre results in conviction of an Ottawa man with more than 1 million child sexual exploitation files

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Government of Canada, Government, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Child sexual abuse, Ottawa Police Service

In addition to the prison sentence, Perrier will also:

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  • In addition to the prison sentence, Perrier will also:
    The RCMP's Victim Identification Unit, a unit within the National Child Exploitation Crime Centre, initiated an investigation into Perrier in January 2020.
  • On June 30, 2020, the RCMP, with assistance from the Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit, executed search warrants at multiple locations.
  • "Online child sexual exploitation crimes have no borders and making child sexual exploitation materials available online re-victimizes children again and again.
  • The RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) was created in response to the growing and disturbing crime of online child sexual exploitation and a key part of its mandate is victim identification.

Ottawa Police Service recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Law enforcement agencies, Provinces and territories of Canada, ONTARIO, Eastern Canada, Ottawa Police Service, Constabulary, Ottawa station, Ottawa

TORONTO, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ottawa Police Service has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the law enforcement category.

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  • TORONTO, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ottawa Police Service has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the law enforcement category.
  • The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is being recognized for its complete and utter violation of both the spirit and intent of Freedom of Information legislation.
  • As reported in The Ottawa Citizen , a grieving family applied to the Ottawa Police Service, under Ontario's Freedom of Information law, for a copy of an "accident reconstruction report" that could have helped explain to them why a family member died tragically in a pedestrian road incident.
  • Last year, police forces in Sudbury, Ont., Windsor, Ont., Peterborough, Ont., Longueuil, QC., Quebec City, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, and the Ontario Provincial Police shared the distinction.

Stamp honours police and civilians who support them

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Friday, September 14, 2018
Prevention, Law enforcement, Safety, Government, National security, Police, Security, Surveillance, Canadian Police Association, Ottawa Police Service, Postage stamp design

The stamp honours our police and the civilians who support them.

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  • The stamp honours our police and the civilians who support them.
  • They act with compassion, integrity and professionalism and are respected around the world for their international contributions.
  • The Police stamp was unveiled at the Ottawa Police Association in the nation's capital, home to the Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial.
  • Canada Post and the stamp designers consulted with the Canadian Police Association, whose members represent roughly 60,000 police personnel from across Canada, to ensure the stamp represents policing accurately.