Prostitution

Although it is not illegal to stand on the street, if you suspect a prostitute is working a street in your neighbourhood you should still report it!   Call the police at 613-236-1222 ext 7300 to report your concerns.  You will not get an immediate response, but it is important to get your concerns on record.

Call 9-1-1 for a crime in progress or life threatening emergency such as an assault or a fight.

You can notify your Community Police Centre of suspicious activity such as men who might be “johns”, that is men using the prostitutes, at 252 McArthur Road or by calling 613-236-1222, ext. 5823.  Try calling in the licence plate if you can see it without confronting him.

If you are concerned about the health or well being of someone on the street, call 3-1-1 and ask for the Salvation Army Outreach Van.  Your concerns could include a person in need of first aid, someone who is intoxicated, or someone at risk because of extreme weather.

Working group on Drugs and Prostitution
The next meeting of this working group is on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the City Church- 155 Carillon Street.

Light refreshments will be served.   Attached is the minutes from last meeting . 

We appreciate your time and enthusiasm.  Together we can make a difference. 

r.s.v.p. to Francine Demers, Crime Prevention Ottawa cpo@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424 ext. 22454