Police

The Ontario Provincial Police are pleased to offer Citizen Self Reporting, an alternative reporting option that allows the public to report specific crimes to police via the Internet, anywhere, anytime. The OPP's Citizen Self Reporting system allows members of the public to use a computer or mobile device to report an incident, without requiring an officer to attend the scene. 

Citizen Self Reporting is simple and convenient and can be used when reporting incidents that do not involve injury or a suspect, or a crime that is not an emergency. The use of this new system is completely optional. Police will still attend a call for service if desired. 

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Brant OPP Action Plan

County of Brant Police Services Board

Paris Community Policing

Volunteers and new members are always welcome to join the Paris Community Policing meetings.

The Paris Community Policing Committee works together to inform the OPP of any traffic, vandalism or safety concerns in the community. They also support and participate in a variety of events, community organizations and safety programs.

Meetings are held at the OPP station at 28 Mechanic Street in Paris at 7:00 pm every second Thursday of the month except July and August.

Thanks to the County of Brant Police False Alarm Reduction Policy, the number of false alarms in the County of Brant dropped from 753 in 2014 to 454 in 2018, a decrease of about 39%.

As outlined in this policy, false alarms are subject to the fees set out in the County of Brant Fees and Charges By-Law. The following chart summarizes the changes of the False Alarm Fees:

The County of Brant is committed to working together for a safer community. A properly installed and functional alarm system will enhance a residential or commercial property’s security. By reducing the numbers of unnecessary calls for service such as false alarms, it will enable police to focus on higher priority calls.

Tips on How to Reduce False Alarms:

• Everyone who needs access to your home or business should know how to operate the security system. Keep the name and number of your alarm monitoring facility readily available.
• Make sure to secure doors and windows prior to turning on the system.
• Try to be aware of changes in the environment (new furniture, animals, seasonal decorations etc.)
• Notify your alarm monitoring facility and the Ontario Provincial Police of any new installations and changes to your system.
• Check the batteries often.
• Equipment should be routinely inspected and maintained by qualified personnel.
• Call your alarm monitoring facility immediately if your system does not seem to be working properly.
• An alarm system must be properly installed, maintained, and used properly in order to be a deterrent against crime and perform to everyone’s expectations.