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Ottawa – The City of Ottawa’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) focused on four key areas during January and February 2012, resulting in 2,359 charges laid against motorists. Targeted enforcement theme Resulting charges January: - Following too close -72 - Stop sign violations -229 February: - Speeding -1688- Red light running-370 

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Services Board today announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Charles Bordeleau as the next Chief of Police for the City of Ottawa. “On behalf of City Council and the residents of Ottawa, I want to congratulate Chief-Designate Bordeleau on his appointment,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “The new Chief’s 28 years of policing service in our community makes him an ideal choice to help us maintain the safety and security that we all enjoy. I wish him all the best in his new position and look forward to working with Chief Bordeleau as he assumes command of the Ottawa Police Service.”

Ottawa – At Rideau Hall this morning, OC Transpo special constable Peter Nesbeth and Lindsy Richardson, formerly a special constable now with Ottawa Police Service, received the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery for their heroic actions to save an elderly man from a burning vehicle.At the same ceremony, Ottawa Police Service Const. Karen Desaulniers, Const. Avery Flanagan and Const. Allen Percival also received the Medal of Bravery for their efforts to save the driver of a minivan that crashed into the Rideau Canal.

Ottawa – At today’s meeting, City Council expanded the City’s smoke-free regulations, which are part of a long-term strategy designed to protect children and non-smokers from second-hand smoke, while reducing smoking rates.The City’s smoke-free regulations are being broadened to include municipal properties, including parks and beaches, and all bar and restaurant patios. An awareness and warning phase will begin April 2, 2012, and enforcement will begin July 2, 2012.