Category: Five-O

$34M Police HQ Renovations

A resident’s comments. I am writing to express concerns that should be raised regarding the Police Board’s plans to expand the existing facility on Wyndham Street South. This plan may prove to be somewhat near-sighted and lacking alignment with Corporate and Community goals. In this regard: 1. Plans to intensify the downtown are underway. The site […]

Thanks from OURA

Memo from the Chief regarding a resident’s letter. I wanted to pass along to Nightlife Task Force and others – it is a strong message of support as well as recognition that our strategies are making a difference in the community we serve. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On behalf of the executive committee of the Old University Neighbourhood […]

St. Patrick’s Day Update

Memo from the Chief. Please be advised that the St. Patrick’s Day plan wrapped up at 3am with no major incidents and no staffing implications. A full statistical review will be presented to the Police Services Board but a quick snapshot: 37 Liquor Licence Act offence notices issued; 8 City of Guelph By-law offence notices […]

St. Patrick's day: Have fun, play respectfully

Staff memo. As in past years, a number of City Services and external agencies have taken a collaborative approach to help promote a safe and successful St. Patrick’s day. Specifically, this Monday our approach will be ·Increased staffing levels for Police and Bylaw with proactive patrols being conducted throughout the day and night ·Increased staffing levels for EMS to address emergency calls […]

Photo radar

A resident’s perspective. I see our Mayor and Police Chief are supportive of ‘photo radar enforcement’ in Guelph. I certainly hope that an exhaustive study is done before these are implemented. Before our city spends money on these expensive programs, only to have them scrapped with a court challenge later would seem foolish to me. […]

Enforcement cameras

A resident’s perspective. I just read in the news that our own Police Chief Larkin is making a move toward (again) introducing enforcement cameras. Before council moves to approve this, might I suggest that a thorough comprehensive study be done first and foremost. There is plenty of proven and anecdotal evidence to show that these […]