With the federal government’s firearms “buyback” program deadline coming up in four weeks, the Ottawa Police Service announced it will not be participating in the program because it would put undue strain on police resources. Read MoreOngoing staffing pressures and rising demand for police services were key factors that contributed to the decision, the OPS said. News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime With the federal government’s firearms “buyback” program deadline coming up in four weeks, the Ottawa Police Service announced it will not be participating in the program because it would put undue strain on police resources. Read More