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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Ottawa police moving to new 4 district model, costing $11.4 million over 3 years
The Ottawa Police Service will hire 63 new police officers and civilians over the next three years as it implements a new deployment model that will split the capital into four districts. A report for the Ottawa Police Services Board outlines the new structure and the $11.4 million cost to create four geographical districts for policing in Ottawa - central, south, east and west. Since 2017, police have operated under a 'centralized structure,' with the primary objective to maximize 'resource utilization, strengthening the delivery of core services, streamlining operations and ensuring consistency across key service areas,' according to the report. However, police say the 'limitations of a centralized model have become increasingly evident,' and there is a growing demand for a 'more localized responsive, and community-centered service delivery.' 'OPS is transitioning to a district-based operational structure, organizing the city into four distinct districts,' staff said. 'This transformation is intended to revitalize and strengthen our approach to Community Safety and Well-Being.' Police are conducting an analysis to finalize the zone boundaries and resource modelling. The four districts will each be led by a superintendent responsible for the Neighbourhood Policing and Frontline Patrol operations. 'This decentralized leadership structure is designed to foster geographic ownership, support localized decision-making, enhance responsiveness, and strengthen community relationships,' police say. According to the report, each district will have an integrated Neighbourhood Team led by a District Neighbourhood Inspector, and will include Community Intake Relationship Specialists, Crime and Research Analysts, Neighbourhood Resource Teams, Community Police Officers, Youth Officers and Traffic Officers. 'The hybrid team structure combines embedded roles with cross-functional capabilities, allowing for both specialization and adaptability,' police said. This design promotes seamless communication and coordination across functions, ensuring that the team can respond effectively to a wide range of community needs. As part of the shift to the new four district model, 92 positions have been 'strategically repurposed or redistributed from the current structure,' and 63 new sworn officers and civilians will be hired over three years. The new district model will be rolled out between 2026 and 2028, with phase one of the new model launching in the winter of 2027. Police say 44 new full-time equivalent positions will be required for the first phase when the new south platoon is established. 'The district model represents a transformative step forward for the Ottawa Police Service—one that is rooted in community input, operational insight, and a clear vision for more responsive, accountable, and locally focused policing,' says the report, submitted by Chief Eric Stubbs. 'While the implementation of this model requires a significant investment—both in terms of staffing and financial resources—it is a necessary and strategic commitment to building a safer, more connected city. The phased approach, supported by a clear organizational structure and informed by ongoing analysis, ensures that the transition is both sustainable and aligned with long-term priorities.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
PCC Clare Moody: Strengthening neighbourhood policing across Somerset
You've told me you want safer streets and more visible policing and I'm doing it. I've listened to your concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB), retail crime, and criminality in town and city centres, and I am working with the Chief Constable to put more officers where they are needed, tackling crime in highstreets and areas you care about, because you should feel safe in your high street. I have launched "Your Streets, My Priority" this month – a coordinated programme of action to enhance neighbourhood policing and create safer, more vibrant town centres and high streets across the region. There are several centres targeted across the Avon and Somerset area. The focus is on making our town and city centres safer, more vibrant spaces where residents, businesses, and visitors feel secure and welcomed. Supported by the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, which has added more officers to your local teams, and the additional dedicated patrols in targeted areas, the plans will be delivering more proactive, visible and engaging policing in your cities and towns. From increased foot patrols, to street surgeries and crime prevention advice for businesses. The local plans include ways for the police to work closer with businesses, CCTV and shop watch schemes to share information, respond to incidents and target prolific offenders as well as proactive use of powers to address ASB. The Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership will be continuing its work over the summer period and my team will be working with them and the council to raise awareness of opportunities for young people over the summer. I will be visiting different areas throughout Somerset and Bath to meet residents, businesses, community groups, and the local neighbourhood police team to see how things are progressing. I will be monitoring progress to make sure the campaign delivers results for you. To keep up to date with what's happening as part of the "Your Streets, My Priority", visit my website and social media pages.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
Local policing teams in Wiltshire carry out week long crackdown
Neighbourhood Policing Teams, (NPTs), have carried out a week long crackdown to highlight the importance of their role in the Policing Week happened across the UK, (23-29 June), with every force organising their own week of this week police officers in neighbourhood teams were protected from additional tasks so they could focus solely on their neighbourhood Constable Catherine Roper, who re-introduced NPTs to Wiltshire Police in January 2024, said communities give nothing but "positive feedback" about the work of the 10 teams across the county. The results for Neighbourhood Policing Week 2025 for Wiltshire Police included:35 visits to vulnerable people22 patrols in priority locations17 local schools visited to teach children about the role of the police and raise awareness of crime prevention methods6 people arrested5 speed enforcement checks completed2 warrants executed Ms Roper said the week included: "Proactive enforcement across Swindon and Wiltshire including warrants, high visibility patrols and a wide range of activities."Sgt Gemma Rutter from the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team said the week allows the team to get into communities and tell them "what we're all about".Communities are sometimes confused between response and NPTs said Sgt Rutter. "We (NPT officers) don't just do the 999 jobs we are very much focussed on the long-term problem solving, intelligence-led response to community issues," she said. Collaborative working between different police teams was evident during a visit made to a premises in Trowbridge suspected of modern slavery, one of the planned events during Neighbourhood Policing officers were deployed on the visit which was led by Sgt officers from the NPT were two intelligence officers and Det Sgt Jen Jeffcoat-Marsh who is part of the violence against women and girls and adult sexual exploitation Sgt Jeffcoat-Marsh said: "There's no way that what we're trying to achieve would be successful if we weren't all working together."No arrests were made during the visit but the teams will return to carry out welfare checks. NPTs are the "bedrock of an effective police service" according to Ch Supt Doug Downing, the head of local Supt Downing said: "We encourage the public to actively engage with officers and, where they exist, share your concerns."
