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Prevent Your Pocket From Dialling 911

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
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The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police are reminding mobile phone users to be conscious of the risk of “pocket dialing” 911, as police services across Ontario see an increase of these accidental phone calls.

Pocket dialing happens when the keypad on a mobile device accidentally pressed either the 9, 1 and 1 buttons or the emergency call buttons, while carried in a pocket or bag. This generates an unintended emergency call, tying up the phone lines and operators, which negatively impacts each region’s abilities to respond to real emergencies.

Together with the Ontario 911 Advisory Board, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police are partnering to raise public awareness of these unintentional, “pocket” dialed calls.

According to Dave Cross, Media Relations Officer for the Halton Regional Police Service, 9698 pocket dialed calls were received by the HRPS between May 1 and November 1, 2011, or 14.5% of the 68 175 calls received. When one of these unintentional calls is received, the emergency operator must determine whether an emergency exists.

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Tips for Halloween Safety

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Halton residents are reminded to be safe while having fun this Halloween.

The Halton Regional Police Service has a few tips and tricks for staying safe.

Before going trick or treating, make sure that children’s costumes are brightly coloured and made of non-flammable or flame-resistant material. If your costume is not brightly coloured, attach reflective tape or other reflective materials to make sure that children can be visible to other pedestrians and drivers. Also, make sure that costumes are the proper length, to avoid tripping. Masks are generally not a good choice to wear at night, but if they are worn make sure that the eye holes are large to avoid restricting vision. Makeup is a better choice for trick or treating at night, since it does not restrict the wearer’s vision.

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Night Time Break-ins continue in Oakville

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

The Halton Regional Police Service is warning residents to keep their doors and windows locked after break-ins have occurred in the Oakville area.

Over the past several weeks, there has been a rash of night-time residential break-ins in the Town of Oakville. Suspect(s) are gaining entry via unlocked doors and windows. Investigators believe that more than one suspect and a vehicle are involved.

Purses, wallets, cell-phones, cash and computers have been stolen and on some occasions, the family car has been taken.

In an effort to identify and possibly apprehend the suspects, patrol officers have increased their presence throughout the targeted communities and are asking residents to help by making sure they activate home security systems, lock doors and windows and report any suspicious people or vehicles seen standing or parked on roads or in driveways during the night.

The Halton Regional Police Service is continuing to investigate these incidents. Anyone with information related to it is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905) 825-4777 ext. 2204 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Police looking for bank robbery suspect in Oakville

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Bank robbery suspect in Oakville on July 12, 2010Halton Regional Police

Bank robbery suspect in Oakville on July 12, 2010.

Halton police have released a photo of a man wanted for the robbery of four consecutive banks in just over an hour on July 12th 2010.

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating the man who is described as male, black, 6’1”, in his teens wearing a dark baseball hat with a navy and white checkered sweater and blue jeans.

Two of the robberies occurred in Burlington, and two more in Oakville.

On July 12 just before 1:00 p.m. the man entered the TD Canada Trust on 5000 New Street in Burlington – handed a teller a note indicating that he was armed with a weapon. The teller then gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money and left the bank on foot.

Then just after 1:15 p.m. a man entered the Bank of Nova Scotia at 3505 Upper Middle Road in Burlington with the same description as the previous robbery. He handed a teller a note saying he had a weapon and demanded money. The suspect was given an undisclosed amount of money and then fled the scene on foot.

Then at 2:00 p.m. the same suspect entered the Oakville Bank of Montreal on 240 North Service Road, handed a teller a note saying he was armed – taking another undisclosed amount of money and leaving the bank on foot.

The suspect’s final robbery occurred ten minutes later at the Oakville RBC at 1005 Speers Road with the same scenario as the previous three banks.

No one was injured during all four robberies but the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

Police are asking anyone from the public who has information on these robberies to contact the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905) 825-4777 Ext 2315 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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Sudden passing of Halton Regional Police Service officer Bill Henshaw

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

On the morning of June 8, 2010, a veteran Halton Regional Police Service officer went into medical distress while on duty at Police Headquarters in Oakville. Rushed to hospital by EMS, he later succumbed to what appears to be natural causes.

Constable Bill Henshaw, age 54, joined the Halton Regional Police Service in 1977. He served nearly 33 years with the Service and spent a majority of his career as a patrol officer in Burlington.

Cst. Henshaw was also a member and team leader of the Tactical Rescue Unit as well as a member of the Services Training Bureau. Most recently, he spent three years seconded to the Ontario Police College as a Firearms Instructor. He also served as President of the Halton Regional Police Association from 1995 to 2001.

“Known to all as a kind, gentle man, Cst. Henshaw was an exceptional instructor because of his outstanding patience. He was always thinking of his fellow officers and Service members,” said Chief Gary Crowell. “Our entire Service is deeply saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed by all.”

Cst. Henshaw is survived by his wife Karen, who is also an employee of the Service, and their son Jeff, who lives in British Columbia with the couple’s grandson.

Friends and colleagues may send letters of condolence to HenshawCondolences@haltonpolice.ca until Friday, June 18th. All letters received will become part of a memorial book for the Henshaw family.

Mayor Rob Burton offered condolences to the family of Halton Regional Police Constable Bill Henshaw.

“Constable Henshaw spent his career serving our community and his loss will be felt throughout Oakville, Burlington and the rest of Halton,” said
Mayor Burton. “On behalf of the Town of Oakville, I would like to offer
condolences to Constable Henshaw’s family and thank them for his years of
service.”

Visitation will be held at Smith’s Funeral Home at 1167 Guelph Line, in Burlington, Ontario from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11th. The funeral service will follow on Saturday, June 12th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, located at 2265 Headon Road in Burlington, Ontario.

Flags at Town Hall and town facilities will be flown at half-mast until Constable Henshaw’s funeral.

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