Reporting Crime It has been noted that many crimes or attempts have been photographed or videotaped and posted in the BCA Facebook group. This is NOT the appropriate venue. If it is a crime in progress (ie. traffic complaint, or crime in progress), report to
Don Kelly, NW Coordinator Did you know that the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) are shifting their police services approach? The OPS are moving away from a centralized policing structure toward a new district policing model, dividing the city into four full-service districts: West, Central, South,
Published in The BANAR June 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director Neighborhood Watch Program – Empowering Our Communities The Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) plays an active part in keeping our community safe. Our program here in the Hamlet is part of the Ottawa Neighborhood Watch
Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director On June 18, starting at 7 pm, the BCA, in cooperation with Ottawa Police Services, will host a Crime Prevention Workshop at the Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive. The event will feature four specific components of Crime Prevention.
Our Neighbourhood Watch leaders have put together instructions on how to use the Ottawa Police Service Crime Map. You can view this document on the BCA Website. If you are interested in becoming a Block Captain, or would like more information on Neighbourhood Watch, email
On February 24, 2025, a joint presentation by the Ottawa Police and the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association’s Neighborhood Watch team was conducted with a focus on current and potential Block Captains. For those who were unable to attend, you can find a summary report on