Contact Us

If you need to file a non-emergency police report, report online or call our Police Reporting Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 7300. Our Police Reporting Unit is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Between 8:45 p.m. and 10 a.m., if you need to file a report, please call 613-236-1222.

For all other enquiries, call our main number, 613-236-1222.

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Police Stations

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211 Huntmar

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Photo of the front entrance of our 3343 St. Joseph Blvd. police station

3343 St. Joseph

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Collision Reporting Centre:

Sex Offender Registry: 613-236-1222, extension 5490

Records checks and copies of police reports

The Customer Service Desk is located at 2670 Queensview Drive and is open by appointment to serve you better.

All records check requests can be submitted online.

Community Police Centres

Our Community Police Centres are not staffed on a full-time basis. Please call in advance to ensure that someone is available to assist you.

Ottawa Victim Services

Ottawa Victim Services (OVS) provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to people who have been victimized due to a crime or tragic circumstance without judgment to lessen the impact of victimization. OVS is a community-based agency committed to treating individuals with courtesy, compassion and respect for their dignity, privacy and diversity. OVS can be reached at 613-238-2762.

Claim lost, found or stolen property

The Evidence Control Unit at 2799 Swansea Crescent is CLOSED for all walk-in services.

If you are reporting a missing, lost or stolen item, please first file a report using our online system. If you require assistance, you can call us at 613-236-1222, extension 7300.

Appointments can be scheduled on an as-needed basis between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday.

To check about a missing bicycle or other stolen or lost articles, please email us at property@ottawapolice.ca or call 613-236-1222 ext. 5488.

Please us in advance to coordinate the release of property found, abandoned or taken as evidence.

Towed Vehicles

If you suspect your motor vehicle has been towed due to parking enforcement/snow removal, please call Ottawa By-Law services by dialing 311 if calling from Ottawa or the following numbers if calling from outside the city 613-580-2400 / 1-866-261-9799.

If you suspect your motor vehicle has been towed from a private property not controlled by By-law services, please call their property management office.

If you require information concerning a motor vehicle that has been towed/impounded by the Ottawa Police Service, please visit our Impounded Vehicles Section web page.

Comments and questions

We do not accept reports by email or social media.

For general comments, compliments or questions, please email us at info@ottawapolice.ca or connect with us on social media.

Emails and social media are monitored Monday to Friday during business hours only, excluding statutory and civic holidays.

Compliments

We always like to hear from you when our members have gone above and beyond to help you. You can send a compliment by email at info@ottawapolice.ca or message us on Facebook or you can use our new interactive form to let us know about our members.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about police, please follow our formal complaints process.

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To report or for more information, visit cybertip.ca.