Update on afternoon convoy: Earlier this week, @ottawapolice was advised of a vehicle-based demonstration from Quebec intending on making symbolic passage through Ottawa and then proceeding to an end destination in Vankleek Hill.
A restricted route (with no stopping or honking) was designated to expedite the safe passage of the convoy with community safety in mind. The route utilized truck routes to keep them rolling through #Ottawa.
We worked with our partners to implement multiple road closures with a strong police presence throughout the downtown core.
Convoy vehicles were directed away from entering any non-designated route in the downtown area (no access to ByWard Market, Lowertown, north of Laurier Avenue and other residential areas).
Strategies were in place for possible scenarios including towing, barriers and additional staffing.

We appreciate that this convoy was unwelcome for many residents and businesses. All legal authorities were examined or used in accordance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The demonstration is now proceeding eastbound on Highway 417. Police continue to monitor the departure and all bridges, roads and intersections have re-opened. There are no incidents to report. #ottawa #otttraffic #ottnews

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Mar 26
Mise à jour sur le convoi de cette après-midi : Plus tôt cette semaine, @ottawapolice a été informé qu'une manifestation en véhicule en provenance du Québec avait l'intention de faire un passage symbolique à Ottawa et de se rendre à une destination finale à Vankleek Hill.
Un itinéraire restreint (sans arrêt, sans klaxon) a été désigné afin d'accélérer le passage du convoi en tenant compte de la sécurité de la communauté. L'itinéraire a utilisé les routes des camions pour qu'ils continuent de circuler à travers #Ottawa.
Nous avons travaillé avec nos partenaires pour mettre en place de multiples fermetures de routes avec une forte présence policière dans tout le centre-ville.
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Mar 7
Message to the Community from Interim Chief Steve Bell
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Message du chef par intérim Steve Bell à la communauté
ottawapolice.ca/Modules/News/i…
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This past month, the people of Ottawa have faced immense disruptions, fear, and uncertainty due to the illegal occupation of our city. That was followed by significant changes in leadership, both at the Ottawa Police Services Board and within the Ottawa Police Service.
It is natural that questions are asked about the direction of the Ottawa Police, and it is important that we respond to those questions directly.
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Feb 19
Nous savons que les événements à #Ottawa sont bouleversants. Nous demandons toutefois aux gens de cesser d'appeler les lignes d'urgence et les lignes opérationnelles pour exprimer leur mécontentement à l'égard de l'action policière visant à faire...
...disparaître un rassemblement illégal au centre-ville.

Des vies peuvent dépendre de l'acheminement des appels au 911. C'est un crime d'appeler inutilement le 911 ou notre numéro de non-urgence (613-236-1222).
Nous suivons les appels et nous porterons des accusations contre toute personne qui perturbe délibérément les lignes téléphoniques.
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Feb 18
We are aware of a concerted effort to flood our 911 and non-emergency policing reporting line. This endangers lives and is completely unacceptable. (1/2)
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Nous sommes au courant d'une action concertée visant à inonder nos lignes du 9-1-1 et de signalement d'affaires policières non-urgentes. Cela met des vies en danger, et c'est totalement inadmissible. (1/2)
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Feb 17
OPSB Statement from Interim Chief Bell:
Overnight and throughout the day, residents are seeing a major increase in the number of police officers on our streets.

We have begun to erect barriers and fencing throughout the downtown core.
Only those with lawful reason to enter the core, such as residents, businesses and others with lawful reasons, will be allowed in the area

The unlawful protesters must leave the area and will not be provided access.
We know you have been through a lot and we are committed to returning your streets back normal.

We know that the increased police presence may be distressing to some. They are here to keep you safe and complete our mission.
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Feb 17
A further Notice to Demonstrators

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Un nouvel avis aux manifestants

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