Tragedy in Colorado Springs

The Ottawa Police Service is saddened by the senseless and heartbreaking shooting that took place in Colorado Springs and mourns the lives that have been lost. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy.

The price of hate is profound, and its impact is intolerable. Hate has no place in our communities.

While we understand that it can sometimes be difficult, the OPS encourages reporting of hate incidents and crimes. Reporting helps build a clearer and more fulsome picture of emerging issues in our city and will contribute to our overall safety.

If you are unsure if an incident meets the definition or threshold of a hate-motivated incident, visit our website or contact us at the non-emergency phone number provided below.

By working together, we can lessen the impacts of hate and nurture more inclusive communities.

You can report hate-motivated incidents and crimes through the following channels:

· 911 To report life-threatening emergency or crime in progress

· 613-236-1222 ext: 7300 To report non-emergency by phone

· www.ottawapolice.ca To report online

Today we grieve with Colorado,

Ottawa Police Service