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June 8th Theft An officer was dispatched to Zehrs on Malden for a report of a theft in progress involving two females. Two officers waited outside the exit of Zehrs and observed the Zehrs Loss Prevention Officer and two females that matched the given description exit the store with a full small cart of groceries and one female carrying four other bags that were filled. The officers approached the females and advised them of the investigation. The females denied the allegations of theft and stated that they paid for the items and offered their receipt which had a total of
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Members of the LaSalle Police Service, working from Sunday May 17th to Sunday May 24th were kept busy responding to 441 calls for service and activities including: 31 – Emergency 911 Calls 5 – Alarms 4 – Assist Other Police Service 1 – Bail Violation 15 – By-Law Complaints 7 – COVID-19 related calls 104 – Directed Patrols 12 – Driving & Traffic Complaints 1 – Family Dispute 7 – Frauds 3 – Harassment Complaints 4 – Impaired Driving Complaints 1 – Indecent Act 3 – Insecure Premises 1 – Mental Health Act 3 – Mischiefs 1 – Missing Person
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Members of the LaSalle Police Service, working from Sunday May 17th to Sunday May 24th were kept busy responding to 583 occurrences and calls for service. Some of the many calls and occurrences include: 22 – Emergency 911 Calls 9 – Alarms 1 – Animal Complaints 1 – Assist Other Police Service 1 – Bail Violation 13 – By-Law Complaints 14 – COVID-19 related calls 73 – Directed Patrols 1 – Domestic Dispute 12 – Driving & Traffic Complaints 1 – Family Disputes 3 – Fraud 3 – Harassment Complaint 1 – Impaired Driving Complaint 3 – Insecure Premises 7
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Tis’ the season to indulge and from time to time partake in a beverage…or two, however we would like you to consider the following, and then consider how much cheaper a cab or some other means of transportation would have cost if you had not drove drunk or high. To promote safe driving for Ontarians, the province has some of the strictest driving laws regarding driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Section 48 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario provides the authority for the police to stop any driver to determine if alcohol or drug testing is required.
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Smart on-line usage means taking steps to avoid falling victim to on-line fraud, which occurs when criminals try to obtain your personal information, such as credit card and account numbers, get you to pay for items that are either nonexistent or misrepresented to you and/or steal your identity. It may also include infecting your computer with a virus. The LaSalle Police Service offers the following safety tips to help keep you and your family safe: Emails:   · Do not respond to offers of money, threats of legal action or warnings about “compromised security”. Check the sender’s e-mail address to
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This past week was Bullying Awareness Week. Last week we also observed world kindness day. As part of an ongoing commitment to the community, CCAO Senior Constable Terry Seguin attended every elementary school and secondary school in the Town of LaSalle over the past two weeks to talk to the students about bullying. Thank you all for the warm reception and remember the promise each of us made to our peers that day! “I promise I will not bully you”. What is Bullying? Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by words or actions on purpose, usually more than
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Remembrance Day is a yearly memorial day that is observed in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada, to remember those who died in military service, and to honour those who served in wartime. It is observed across Canada each year on November 11th — the anniversary of the Armistice agreement of 1918 that ended the First World War. On Remembrance Day, public ceremonies and church services often include the playing of “Last Post,” a reading of the fourth stanza of the poem “For the Fallen,” and two minutes of silence which commences at 11 a.m. Wreaths are laid at local war
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Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids. These safety tips will help keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween. For parents: 　 · Attach reflective tape or other material to your child’s costume to ensure they are more visible　 · Young children should be accompanied by adults or travel together in groups while trick or treating　 · Avoid using masks. Masks make it hard for children to see what is around them 　 · Costumes should fit properly to prevent trips and falls　 · Dress your child for the weather　 · Put your child’s name, address and
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National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), taking place Oct. 20 to 26 across Canada, engages communities to raise awareness about ways young drivers and their passengers can remain safe on our roads. 　For more information: https://parachute.ca/en/program/national-teen-driver-safety-week/ 　  
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As of September 15, 2019, CPSAC – Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada have 2211 certified members including 2134 technicians, 62 instructors, and 15 instructor trainers. Of note, 57 have been taught so far in 2019 as well as 4 transfer courses and 4 recertification courses. CPSAC still have 22 more courses this year. In 2018, the LaSalle Police Service began training with CPSAC. There are approximately 8 LaSalle Police Officers who are trained and certified by CPSAC as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. With this training, our officers are able to assist in the inspection and installation of child seats
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