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On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Township of New Tecumseth, conducted annual School Crossing Guard training for 35 School Crossing Guards. The training took place at the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment and was attended by the Mayor of New Tecumseth, Rick Milne, as well [...]

Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment participated in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event, which took place on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Alliston. Team "NottyOPP" walked the five kilometer route, which kicked off at Banting Memorial High School. By walking at dusk during a cold winter's night, participants felt a hint of the [...]

Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have partnered with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) to raise awareness in local elementary schools of the dangers of vaping. A variety of sources indicate an alarming increase in the use of e-cigarettes and vape products among Canadian youth. In an effort [...]

We’re excited to announce that New Tecumseth All Wheels Legacy Project was the successful recipient of the 100 Women Who Care New Tecumseth fundraising event. A thank you to all the women who donated their time, finances and supported the project. (function($) {$("head").append(".rella-row-shadowbox-6420eeda64eee{-webkit-box-shadow:;-moz-box-shadow:;box-shadow:;}");})(jQuery);

The Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Youth Foundation and Town of New Tecumseth recognizes the importance of an All Wheels Park to be utilized as an unstructured form of recreation for physical and creative well–being for its citizens of all ages and skill sets. The Nottawasaga OPP Youth Foundation in partnership with New Line Skate [...]

September 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School in Angus. Parents and students of Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio and New Tecumseth attended the symposium which had a free BBQ, door prizes and special guest speakers directed towards prominent youth issues and developing youth resilience. Students and their families had the opportunity [...]

The Nottawasaga OPP Community Mobilization and Engagement Unit partner with local community social services to host two youth events annually. The “Youth 2 Youth” is held each spring. The event focuses on connecting grade 8 students from the 19 local elementary schools to local social services available for support and their peers that will be [...]

On November 29, 2019 the Nottawasaga OPP Civics played the Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School Timber Wolves in a charity hockey game to raise funds in support of Youth Mental Health. The exciting game was observed by a jam packed arena of students, community members and OPP personnel. The game was a huge success thanks to [...]

Members of the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment and students from Banting Memorial High School participated in an annual charity hockey tournament in support of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital this year. The face off took place at noon on Wednesday March 11, 2020, at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre located at 7300 Industrial Parkway in Alliston, New [...]

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are pleased to announce the implementation of Project Safe Trade. Project Safe Trade is a community safety initiative aimed at creating a “community safety zone” in designated areas of police detachment parking lots. Online classified and auction sites are popular tools being utilized to buy, sell, [...]

On Saturday, December 7, 2019 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. the Alliston Lions Club and the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a “Stuff a Cruiser” event at Walmart, Giant Tiger and Canadian Tire in Alliston. The outcome was a huge success once again!  There were several vehicles and police cruisers [...]

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, members from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), met with 21 local elementary school students at the Alliston Walmart to participate in the 3rd annual “Shop with a Cop” event! The “Shop with a Cop” program is designed to provide gifts and a positive experience to elementary [...]

The Nottawasaga OPP & OPP Youth Foundation would like to recognize and thank the sponsors who donated and helped support the 2019 Stronger Together, Golfing 4 Youth Charity Golf Tournament.

The Nottawasaga OPP is partnering with OPP Youth Foundation (Charity Registration #80284 4878 RR0001) to host the “Stronger Together, Golfing 4 Youth”,  golf tournament on  May 15th, 2019.  The Nottawasaga OPP is helping children grow and succeed, offering a range of initiatives designed to build self-esteem and vital life skills in our communities.  The money raised in [...]

Joe and Mary Roberts returned back to the Nottawasaga Detachment area to kick of their “I Promise” Campaign. They spoke with students from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School, Banting Memorial Secondary School and Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School. Students from each school made promises to help ending youth homelessness

On Monday, December 17, 2018, the grade 6 students from FX O’Reilly Catholic School gathered with Constable Evans, family and teachers to celebrate at their well deserved D.A.R.E. graduation. Several students were asked to share their essays during the graduation, allowing their families a better understanding of what they learned.

September 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Banting Memorial High School in Alliston. FREE limited tickets available at the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment. Parents and students of Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio and New Tecumseth! Meet us at the symposium for a chance to win amazing prizes and enjoy a FREE BBQ with family and friends! [...]

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be running a two day blitz for those requiring a Criminal Record Check. On Saturday, August 25 and Saturday, September 15, 2018, Nottawasaga OPP will be conducting Criminal Record Checks from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at their detachment located at 4601 Industrial Parkway, Alliston. [...]

On June 18, 2018, Nottawasaga OPP Officers attended Earnest Cumberland Public School with staff from Alliston Zehrs. They greeted the students and staff while handing out nutritional snacks and juice during one of their nutrition breaks during the day. All snacks and drinks were donated by Alliston Zehrs. A big thank you to Justen Winster, [...]

Buy a coffee. Change a life. On June 6, 2018, 100% of proceeds from all hot coffee and Camp Day bracelet purchases went to the Tim Horton's Children’s Foundation and will help send youths from low-income families in our area to a Tim Horton's Camp for a life changing experience. Thank you to everyone who [...]

Nottawasaga OPP Bicycle Patrol Unit started in 1999. This opportunity offers officers on patrol the ability to travel on the pathways and interact with the public. Nottawasaga OPP currently has 18 officers trained in specifically for police bicycle patrol. The unit’s equipment is funded by the Nottawasaga Police Services Board. The area parks, pathways and [...]

Read through Nottawasaga’s Community Report, to get a look back on the year 2017.

It was a beautiful day for a Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018. The day began with all of the excited participants checking in. Then they had the opportunity to meet with some of the volunteers from Alliston Out of the Cold (AOC) and civilian and uniformed members from the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment. [...]

School Safety Patrollers "Bus Patrollers" help the Bus Driver transport student passengers to and from school in a safe and orderly manner, as well as setting a proper example. Patrollers only exit the bus to assist with the loading and unloading of students at the school. The safety of Patrollers while on duty is ensured [...]

Nottawasaga OPP Officers continue to teach D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to the grade 6 students of the elementary schools in the New Tecumseth, Adjala-Tosorontio and Essa Townships yearly. Since 1983 the D.A.R.E. program has demonstrated leadership in the prevention of drug abuse. Collaborate efforts among Law Enforcement; Education and Prevention Science have distinguished the [...]

The Nottawasaga OPP Auxiliary Unit is a group of dedicated volunteers who work with regular force officers to ensure the safety and security of the residents of Essa, New Tecumseth and Adjala-Tosorontio Townships. In 2017, the Nottawasaga Auxiliary Unit volunteered 2, 210 hours. Their duties included patrols with regular members, training and assisting with community [...]

The Nottawasaga OPP School Resource Officers continually work on building healthy and trusting relationships with children of all ages and backgrounds by becoming a familiar presence in their school experiences. They provide support to our school communities as a whole, which includes students, parents, school staff, and administrators. Our School Resource Officers also provide this [...]

To support the community of the Humboldt Broncos and all those affected by this tragedy, Officers and Civilian members from the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment proudly displayed their jerseys and hockey sticks to show support on April 12, 2018.

Alliston Out of the Cold (Register #892173568RR0001) has partnered with the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment to host a golf tournament on  May 16, 2018.  Alliston Out of the Cold is a shelter that recently opened (November, 2017) is located at 41 Paris Street in Alliston.  It is a shelter in the area during the winter months.  [...]

On March 8th, first responders from police, fire, and EMS, along with a full capacity crowd from Banting Memorial High School packed into the New Tecumseth Recreation Complex to pay tribute to 18-year-old Avery Andrew who was tragically killed in a car crash New Year’s Day. The “Fill the Rink for Avery” event was organized [...]

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On the early morning of Saturday, December 9, 2017, 17 students attended the Alliston Walmart and were treated to a morning of shopping with an officer. They were each given a $100 gift card to purchase Christmas gifts for their family as well as themselves. Following the shopping, students, officers and volunteers were taken to [...]

Nottawasaga OPP Officers assist with traffic control and encouraging the walkers and runners that were participating in the Beeton Mental Health Walk/Run, Sunday September 10, 2017.

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) provides an opportunity for youth to gain an overall understanding of the diverse work opportunities within the police service.

Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were monitoring the school zone at the newly opened Boyne River Public School in Alliston, making sure that everyone got to where they were going in a safe and timely manner on the first day of school (September 5, 2017) and reminding drivers to [...]

Fluffy was rescued from a residential fire by New Tecumseth Fire Department and Nottawasaga OPP Officer Danielle Bedard assisted with giving the feline oxygen.

history The Nottawasaga OPP began its bike patrol unit in 1998. The unit was enhanced in 2003 with the purchase of two specially equipped mountain bikes. Over the years the officer hours have fluctuated in dedicated hours to riding and being out in the community. Today, the Bike Unit has a total of 9 police [...]