Wednesday, December 12, 2007

R.I.D.E. NET CHARGES FOR DRIVER

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) On December 6th, 2007 at approximately 10:04 p.m. officers of the East Algoma OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check on Hillside Drive South when police stopped a snowmobile.

The driver allegedly provided police with false identification. Charged with Obstruct Peace Officer is Scott Edward SAXBY (23) of Elliot Lake.

SAXBY is scheduled to appear in court on February 5th, 2008.

IMPAIRED AND MORE

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) On December 9th, 2007 at approximately 2:24 a.m. police received a call to attend the area of Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake regarding a vehicle being stuck in a snow bank.

On scene police spoke with the driver and through investigation the driver Daniel Joseph WAWIA (32) of Elliot Lake was charged with the following:

Impaired Operation
Over 80
Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent

WAWIA is scheduled to appear in court January 8, 2008.


LOCK YOUR DOORS AT ALL TIMES!

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP is continuing their investigation in the rash of Break and Enters in Elliot Lake.

Since November 17, 2007 eight Break and Enters and Thefts have been reported to police. The incidents occurred in the area of Spruce Ave, Central Avenue, Valley Crescent, Johnson Place, St-Laurent Place and one business in the mall.

Insp. Ronald Faulkner, Detachment Commander would like to remind all citizens of Elliot Lake to lock your windows and doors at all times, even when home. If a suspicious vehicle or person(s) is noticed in your neighborhood, do not hesitate to contact police.


UPCOMMING SNOWMOBILE LICENCE COURSE ….

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The Elliot Lake Snowbirds in conjunction with the East Algoma OPP are conducting a snowmobile licence course for persons between the ages of 12 and 15 years of age. Classes will be held at the Snowbirds Clubhouse on December 30th, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $30.00.

For further information, please contact Derek Rees at 461-1512 or 848-4620.

DRIVE SAFE, SLOW DOWN AND HAVE FUN!

Be Advised When Using Wireless and Internet-based
Telephone Services for 9-1-1 Calls

(Elliot Lake, Blind River and Thessalon, ON) – Consumers using cells phones or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone services should be aware that wireless and Internet-based telephone services have certain limitations in the event that they require 9-1-1 emergency services.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is alerting the public to technical 9-1-1 limitations to help ensure that when someone calls 9-1-1 for help using wireless or Internet-based technology, emergency services can locate them with the least delay possible.

9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers need to know a caller’s exact location in order to direct the nearest police, fire or ambulance services to the emergency. Response delays may result if exact location information is not provided by the caller.

The traditional 9-1-1 system is based on the use of landlines and ensures that an emergency telephone call goes to the correct 9-1-1 Centre. At the same time, the system automatically provides address and telephone number information to ensure help can find the caller even if the person is unable to verbalize the location or nature of the emergency. At this point, this is not guaranteed with wireless and new Internet-based technology.

Even if a consumer has registered their cell phone or VoIP telephone service and personal location with a service provider, given the portability of the technology, it is possible that a 9-1-1 call may be made from a different location. VoIP services can be used from any computer with high-speed Internet access and therefore are not associated to a specific municipal address. Cell phones may display the phone number but not the location from which the call is being made.

Consequently, location information and the nearest, associated emergency agencies are not automatically available to the 9-1-1 call taker/dispatcher.

To ensure the least possible delay when using VoIP or a cell phone to make an emergency 9-1-1 call, be prepared to:
• Give your location: include address and town or city, to enable the call taker to either handle the information or transfer you to the correct 9-1-1 centre.
• Give your telephone number, including area code.
• Advise the nature of your emergency.
• Listen to the call taker’s instructions – depending on the location and type of incident, you may be transferred.
• Stay on the line until advised otherwise by the call taker.

Consumers should contact their telecommunications service providers to familiarize themselves with the options and restrictions of their telephone device and service plan in relation to access to 9-1-1.

For further information: The Ontario 911 Advisory Board Website (www.oab911.ca) provides information on Internet-based telephone service and access to 9-1-1 emergency services. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Website (www.crtc.gc.ca) provides information about decisions regarding VoIP services. Emergency Management Ontario provides a Fact Sheet: 9-1-1 Facts and Tips, available at www.emergencymanagementontario.ca.