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CURRENT PRESS RELEASES (archives)
CURRENT CRIME STOPPER TIPS (archives)
Current News and Community Involvement
- Smoking By-law
The Town of Smiths Falls has recently adopted a Smoking Bylaw to further regulate smoking in public places. For
details on the new by-law
click here.
- Police Week 2012 - May 13 to 19
This year's Police Week theme is "Leading the way to a safer tomorrow." It focuses on heightening community awareness
and promoting collaboration between the community and the police to keep our communities safe through crime prevention,
preparedness and social development.
Click here for details on
how Smiths Falls Police Service will be participating in Police Week.
- "Our Police: A history of the Smiths Falls Police Service" book launch
As part of the celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Smiths Falls Police Service would like to invite the public
to the official launch of the book "Our Police: A history of the Smiths Falls Police Service" by Sergeant Richard
Labelle. The event will be held on Thursday, May 17th from 1pm to 3pm, at the Heritage House Museum on Old Sly's Road in
Smiths Falls. Copies of the book will be on sale and Sergeant Labelle will be on hand to meet those in attendance. The
public is also invited to view the Heritage House Museum's exhibit on the history of the Smiths Falls Police Service.
Book Launch Invitation.
- 15th Annual Golf Tournament (Sponser this great event)
The Smiths Falls Police Association is hosting its 15th annual Golf Tournament for the Ontario Special Olympics. The
tournament takes place Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club with an 11:00am shotgun start.
The cost is $90.00 per person ($60.00 for members) which includes golf cart, green fee, dinner and prizes.
There is limited space available, so book early to confirm your team by contacting Paul Klassen or Jodi Empey at
613-283-0357 x1224. Payment MUST be received by June 1st.
- Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety is for all ages. Unfortunately, in traffic incidents involving pedestrians and motorists, it is the
pedestrian who suffers, often with tragic results. In many cases it is not the driver's fault. It is the responsibility
of both driver and pedestrian to ensure each others safety by following some simple rules.
Read More.
- Quarterly Statistics
Our quarterly statistics for the months of January, February and March 2012 are now available online. To review them
click here.
- Smiths Falls Police Join Other Services in Road Safety Initiative
On April 10, 2012 Smiths Falls police partnered with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, Ministry of Environment, RCMP and OPP for a joint traffic safety blitz. The purpose of this initiative was to promote road safety by stopping both commercial and passenger motor vehicles. The vehicles were inspected for defects and potential hazards and drivers were checked for proper qualifications.
In total 24 charges were laid and 13 vehicles were taken off the road for unsafe conditions. Smiths Falls police would
like to thank our partners in this worthwhile safety initiative.
- Springtime Motorcycle Safety Tips
Don't become a statistic; take matters into your own hands. The reality is that it is ultimately up to you, the rider,
to take every precaution to avoid collisions and falls. Here are eight safety tips to get you to your destination safely.
Read more Springtime Motorcycle Safety Tips
submitted by our Community Safety Officer.
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OUR CELEBRATIONS
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CHIEFS MESSAGE
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CSO CORNER
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

May 2012 Pesdestrian Related Offences
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CRIME STOPPER TIPS
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PRESS RELEASES
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FRAUDS AND SCAMS
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