The Owen Sound Police Service Citizens' Police Academy (CPA) is an opportunity for interested community members to take a deep dive into the world of policing operations here in Owen Sound. The program runs annually for eight weeks, on consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the police station at 922 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound. The program is free of charge and is open to anyone with an interest in policing and a desire to learn. The next Citizens' Police Academy will run from January 15 - March 5, 2025.
On Tuesday October 8th, 2024 at 08:20 a.m. a fail to remain, motor vehicle collision occurred involving two vehicles travelling westbound on 10th Street East, Owen Sound. A Pontiac Vibe caused the collision by rear-ending a second vehicle before immediately fleeing from the area. The Owen Sound Police Service responded to the scene and an investigation was commenced.
Bell 911 has advised that all 911 lines have been successfully repaired. The Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre has processed several test calls and confirms that our dispatchers are now actively answering all 911 lines.
We would like to thank our dispatch partner agency that worked alongside our dispatchers today to ensure no call went unanswered.
The Owen Sound Police Service would like to notify the public that the 911 system is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
Bell 911 continues to work on the routing issues specific only to 911. If there is a need to call 911, calls will continue to be processed within the Owen Sound Emergency Communication Centre (OSECC) and through partner agencies in order to ensure no one call goes unserved. This disruption impacts a larger area than OSECC and Bell Canada continues to work on the routing issues.
On Friday September 20, 2024 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Owen Sound Police utilized Automated Licence Plate Recognition technology (A.L.P.R.) to locate and recover a 2023 Nissan Murano that had been reported stolen to the Chatham-Kent Police Service in August.
On September 19, 2024 at approximately 8:05 a.m. an 11-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of 10th Street West and 8th Avenue West in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound Police have laid impaired driving charges in separate investigations on consecutive nightshifts.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday September 12, 2024, officers received information regarding a possible impaired driver at the rear of a licensed establishment. Officers attended and after a brief interaction, issued a demand for a breath sample into a roadside alcohol screening device. This test produced a failing result and the driver of the vehicle was arrested.
September 12th is National Police Woman Day, a day to acknowledge the brave women of law enforcement who serve our community and keep us safe. We’d like to honour and celebrate the female Police Officers of Owen Sound Police Service for their selfless service, dedication, and leadership, today and every day. #ThankYou
Impaired Driver Arrested After Interaction With Officer On Foot Patrol In The River District
Pedestrian dragged several feet by passing motorist. No serious injuries.
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