NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service proudly joins police services across Ontario and Canada in kicking off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON), a celebration of the work our front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, civilian staff, and all members of our police service do to keep our citizens safe and healthy, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This year, Police Week runs from May 10 to 16, 2020. The theme in Ontario for the week is Leading the Way to Safer Communities, which focuses on the many ways that our police members help promote the safety and well-being of everyone in our communities.
“Police Week was first observed in 1970 and coincides with the Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15. While the COVID-19 pandemic has placed restrictions on how the Timmins Police Service typically engages members of our community during Police Week, we invite the public to reach out through social media or other means that use appropriate social distancing to liaise with your police officers and civilian members. We are in this together by staying apart," said Chief John Gauthier.
Throughout this week, as best it can, the Timmins Police Service will be highlighting the many ways in which our members continue to serve our citizens, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. We’ll also be acknowledging how our members are working closely with health care professionals and other first responders in our community to protect our citizens during this pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Timmins Police officers have been called upon to remain responsive to the needs of our community while adhering to the public health protocols put in place to flatten the curve.
They continue to have work hard with health care professionals and other first responders to keep residents of Timmins safe during this unprecedented health challenge. During Police Week, we encourage community members to say ‘Thank You!’ to our hardworking officers and police personnel in any way they deem appropriate keeping the social distancing requirements in mind.
The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of a national effort led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to recognize and honor the work of police service members.
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