Constable David Murphy is the Smiths Falls Police Community Service Officer or CSO. The goal of our CSO is to strive to further the Smiths Falls
Police Service motto of Community First and as such is an integral part in providing top notch community policing.
Constable Murphy can be reached at
dmurphy@sfps.ca or 613-283-0357 x 1232
Here are a few of the functions and services Constable Murphy provides in his role as CSO:
- Liaison between the community and the police service.
- Interacts with citizens, neighbourhoods, community organizations, businesses and schools.
- Provides educational information, presentations, and crime prevention initiatives.
- Attends community events and organize police and community functions.
Did you Know?
The following information is presented by your Community Service Officer in an effort to address areas of concern for
safety and security of all within our community.
- Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters can provide you with a new sense of freedom in the community. Whether you're out exploring your
neighbourhood parks, shopping downtown or traveling to an appointment, your scooter can provide you with the ability to
travel independently. However, traveling on the sidewalks and roadways does not come without some risk. To help minimize the
dangers, here our some safety tips you should follow.
Read More.
- Theft or Damage to Signs
Every year their is a problem with theft and/or damage to signs both on the highway and on the trails. These signs
are put in place for a reason. If a person removes/steals or defaces any sign it could have serious consequences. The
person who steals the sign could face criminal charges of theft or more serious charges including criminal negligence.
Read More.
- Approaching Emergency Vehicles
The Ontario Government enacted Section 159 (2) of the Highway Traffic Act to protect not only the police officer conducting
a traffic stop but to protect the persons in and around the vehicle being stopped by the police.
Read More.
- Cell Phones
Cellular telephones have quickly become a leading cause of car crashes. During the Month of October Smiths Falls Police
will be targeting drivers using their cell phones and other devices while driving.
Read More.
- School Buses and Traffic Controls
The month of September is time for drivers to remember that school is back in, and that School Buses will be back on the road. Drivers
are also reminded to pay attention to traffic signals and signs as back to school also means children crossing the road.
School Buses - Read More. /
Traffic Controls - Read More.
- Drinking and Driving/Impaired Driving
Read.
- Seatbelts
Read.
- Bicycle Safety Tips and the Law.
Read.
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OUR CELEBRATIONS
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CHIEFS MESSAGE
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CSO CORNER
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
February 2012
Handheld Devices
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CRIME STOPPER TIPS
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PRESS RELEASES
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FRAUDS AND SCAMS
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