National Teen Driver Safety Week

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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September is Child Passenger Safety Month

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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September is Suicide Awareness Month

If you feel like you can’t cope or feel overwhelmed and think that suicide is the only way out, PLEASE talk to someone. It may be hard to open up but you’ll be glad you did. We’re all here rooting for you and we’ll be here to help or even just listen. LaSalle Police Service are always here when you need us. We’re just a phone call away at 519 969-5210. Please note that September 10th, 2019 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary situation. and remember….. Everything is temporary. #letstalk.  Here are some helpful
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September is Suicide Awareness Month

September is suicide awareness month. If you feel like you can’t cope or overwhelmed and fell like suicide is the only way out, please talk to someone. It will be hard to open up but you may be glad you did. We’re all here rooting for you and we’ll be here to help or even just listen. LaSalle Police Service are always here when you need us. We’re just a phone call away at 519 969-5210. September 10th, 2019 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary situation. Everything is temporary. #letstalk.  Here are some helpful
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Back to School

Back-to-school days bring traffic congestion—and an increase in potential hazards. Fortunately, a few key tips can help improve safety for everyone. Here are some recommendations that drivers should be aware of, as well as some reminders for parents to share with their kids. Back-To-School Driving Tips For Parents Driving in the School Zone Area Slow down and drive extra cautiously. Don’t load or unload children across the street from the school. Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles. When flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection. Be prepared for kids
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Pedestrian Crosswalk – Rules for Drivers and Pedestrians

Pedestrian crossovers are a new way for pedestrians to easily and safely cross the road. By law, drivers and cyclists MUST STOP and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road, and wait for them to completely reach the other side before driving. Pedestrian Crossovers are marked by signs and pavement markings. What is a Pedestrian Crossover You Ask? A pedestrian crossover is a designated crossing area that allows pedestrians to safely cross the road where vehicles must yield to the pedestrian. Pedestrian crossovers are identified by specific pavement markings and crossing signs. Pedestrians have the right of way at
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Romance Scams

Who is really behind the keyboard? Keep your guard up and look out for potential scammers who will try to lower your defences by appealing to your romantic and compassionate side. They can prey on you on popular, legitimate dating sites as well as on fake ones. On a real dating site, a scammer might send you a few messages and a good-looking photo of themselves, or of someone they claim to be. Once you are charmed, they will start asking you to send money. They may claim to have a very sick family member or a desperate situation with
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Know How to Recognize a Scam

There are many fraud types, including new ones invented daily.  Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number. These scams may insist that this personal information is needed so that the taxpayer can receive a refund or a benefit payment. Cases of fraudulent communication could also involve threatening or coercive language to scare individuals into paying fictitious debt to the CRA. Other
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Fraud Prevention

The month of March is Fraud Prevention Month! Help yourselves and others by learning about fraud and how to prevent it. Here are some tips from the Government of Canada on how to prevent fraud: Always get independent advice if an offer involves money, personal information, time or commitment. There are NO guaranteed get-rich-quick schemes—most times the only people who make money are the scammers. Do not agree to offers or deals right away. If you think you have spotted a great opportunity, insist on time to get independent advice before making a decision. Do not hand over money or
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Canada Wide Arrest Warrant Issued for Shanique WHITE – Attempted Murder

A Canada wide arrest warrant has now been issued for Mr. Shanique WHITE (25 years), wanted in relation to the December 25th, 2018, Attempted Murder of a Windsor man in the Town of LaSalle. WHITE is US citizen and has ties to Detroit, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona. Shanique WHITE is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair and has no visible tattoos. He was last seen driving an orange, Honda Element with an Arizona licence plate. WHITE is currently at large and is believed to have returned to the USA. On
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