Ottawa police to launch text message service for non-urgent calls

Beginning next Thursday, Ottawa residents calling police for assistance will receive follow-up texts messages to confirm the request are being answered. Read MorePolice said the service will only apply to less-urgent cases where there is no immediate threat to life or the crime is in progress.  News, Local News, Ottawa Police, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, Text messages Beginning next Thursday, Ottawa residents calling police for assistance will receive follow-up texts messages to confirm the request are being answered. Read More