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(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Community/Police Awards Ceremony. Recipients will be presented with an award starting at 7:00 p.m. this evening at The Chambers at Ben Franklin Place.

Certificate of Valour:

Mr. Ion Aimers

Mr. Mohammad Hammouri

Mr. Elias Karam

Mr. Bruce Leclair

Mr. Richard Louthood

Ms. Kathleen McMullen

Mr. George Poirier

Mr. Gordon Smith

Mr. Robert Smith

Ms. Natasha Walsh

Mr. Larry Whitty

Mr. Peter Winkler

Certificate of Merit:

Mr. Johnathon Hamilton

Mr. Matthew Hutton

Ms. Tammi Martel

Cst. Robert Smith

Mr. Alan Stauch

Ms. Joanne Vezina

Mr. Kirk Wilkes

Thomas G. Flanagan, S.C. Scholarship:

Ms. Melissa Commandant

Special recognition – Governor General Certificate of Commendation

Cst. Christine Schulz

Special recognition – Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation

Cst. Jean-Luc Bonin

Cst. Mehdy Khalid

Special recognition – Royal Canadian Mounted Police Certificate of Appreciation (International Policing Branch)

Cst. Kevin Williams

(Ottawa) – This year, the Ottawa Police Venturers will be holding their Year End Parade on May 21st , 2014.

Ottawa Police Venturers is a vocational Scouts Canada program, proudly supported by the Ottawa Police Service, that provides youth between the ages of 14 and 18 with an opportunity to learn about policing and to support police and community initiatives. The Ottawa Police Venturers have been part of our community for 29 years.

The Ottawa Police Venturers’ Year End Parade is a great opportunity to learn more about the Venturers and what they do. Below are the details in relation to upcoming Parade:

Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Location: Ottawa Police Service 474 Elgin Street, (Gymnasium) Ottawa

Presenters/Speakers: Ottawa Police Service Chief Charles Bordeleau;

Ottawa Police Services Board Chair and City of Ottawa Councillor Eli El-Chantiry (TBD);

Representatives from Scouts Canada.

Because of limited space, the invitation is open only to members of the media. Media attending the event will be escorted from the front lobby by a Venturers Advisor to the gymnasium. Media should arrive no later than 6:50pm.

For more information about the Venturers program, please visit www.ottawapolice.ca/venturers

(Ottawa) An off-duty Ottawa Police Service member has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop on the 417 East off-ramp at St-Laurent Boulevard at approximately 2:00a.m. on May 7, 2014. The OPS received confirmation of the charges yesterday afternoon.

Constable Marie Josee Seguin, 30 years old, of Ottawa was charged by the RCMP with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253(1)(a) and Fail to provide Breath Sample contrary to section 254(5) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The officer was released on a Promise to Appear. The Ottawa Police Service Professional Standards Section has begun an investigation into this matter.

“I cannot speak to this specific matter as it is before the courts and it is important that we respect due process,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. “Members of the Ottawa Police Service work every day to improve safety on our roads. These types of allegations don’t reflect that daily effort or our collective values.”

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(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Chorus will be conducting a recruitment campaign for experienced choral singers.

All voices, soprano, alto, tenor and bass are welcome to attend. The ability to read music is an asset.

The open rehearsal will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel located at 1350 Walkley Road, Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.

For more details and to confirm your attendance please call 613-236-1222 ext. 6187 or e-mail [email protected].