The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting a recruitment event to further support women on their journey to becoming police officers. OPP’s Women’s Symposium is being held on August 17 at the OPP headquarters in Orillia.
The OPP hosts interactive recruitment events periodically and throughout the province to support individuals who are interested in becoming police officers, the agency said in a release.
The OPP Women’s Symposium will focus on eliminating and demystifying some of the perceived barriers that women (including those who are cis, trans, assigned female at birth and non-binary) may face when considering a career in policing.
After receiving positive feedback and requests for additional events following OPP Bound, Women’s Edition, the OPP says the symposium will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from and interact with women in various ranks within the OPP. The event concludes with a shuttle run and will allow participants to prequalify their fitness level for their application.
Anyone interested in attending must pre-register. Attendees must adhere to the cancellation policy, dress code and instructions on the registration page. A full list of upcoming recruitment events can be found online at www.opp.ca/events.
JULY 23
3:55 PM | Wellington County OPP charged a 38-year-old Linwood man, Amir Jalal, with sexual assault following an investigation that began June 6 following a reported sexual offence at an address in Centre Wellington Township. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph on August 27, 2024.Anyone with information regarding the occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
JULY 24
6:56 PM | Waterloo Regional Police responded to a residence on Trowbridge Street in Breslau, where the victim stated they were away on holidays when they discovered their house had been ransacked and various items were stolen. Police continuing the investigation and asking anyone with information to contact police, or Waterloo Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
JULY 26
1:18 PM | Emergency services responded to reports of vehicle fire on Bridge Street East in Woolwich Township. There were no physical injuries reported.
JULY 27
A collision at Benjamin and Martin Creek roads near St. Jacobs brough police to the scene. There were no injuries reported. One of the involved drivers was charged with ‘turn- not in safety.’
JULY 28
2:59 PM | Four unknown individuals gained entry into a fence compound at a business on Erbs Road in Wilmot Township. Nothing was reported taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
