Organization: Ottawa (City of) - Ottawa Police Service - Headquarters
Phone Numbers: Dispatch and other emergencies 613-236-1222 * (a list of extensions is available online) * Call Centre: 613-236-1222 ext 730
Toll-Free: Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
TTY: Call Centre 613-760-8100
Crisis: Emergency Services (life threatening or crime in progress) 9-1-1
Email: info@ottawapolice.ca
Website: www.ottawapolice.ca
Address:
c/o Ottawa Police Service
Stn T
PO Box 9634
Ottawa, ON
K1G 6H5
Street
Address
:
Headquarters
474 Elgin St
Ottawa
Intersection: Elgin St and Catherine St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: 9-1-1 Mon-Sun 24 hours * Headquarters Mon-Sun 8am-6pm * other stations and centres hours vary
Executives: Eric Stubbs - Chief of Police
613-236-1222 ext 5590
Service Description: Partner Assault Unit * Victim Crisis Unit * Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit * Criminal Investigations Directorate * Executive Directorate* Cellblock * Collision Reporting Centre

Text to 9-1-1 service available for individuals who are hearing or speech impaired * cell phone needs to be registered for T9-1-1 with wireless carrier, then caller dials 9-1-1 (must call, not text) and call will initiate texting capability to communicate emergency messaging via text

Emergency Services (Medical, Fire, Police)
For life threatening emergencies and/or crime in progress dial 911.

All other Emergencies/Inquiries: Police Reporting Unit
For all non-life threatening emergencies and/or non-life threatening crimes in progress that need police assistance call 613-236-1222, extension 7300. By dialing this number, you may speak directly to a dispatcher and avoid the automated system. Calls are redirected accordingly and/or a police officer will be dispatched to answer the call.

Ottawa Police Service
For calls regarding Community Police Centres, Sections and Units call 613-236-1222 *  By dialing this number, you will be redirected to the automated system of the general Police Service phone line.



Fees: Fees may apply to some services
Application: Call or drop-in
Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: Police Services
Last Updated: 7/25/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=212111

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