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Canada Road Safety Week Launch

Yesterday marked the kickoff to Canada Road Safety Week. Our Traffic Management Unit conducted two "Anytime Anywhere RIDE" spot check programs and checked a total of 354 vehicles. 

As a result, two drivers were found to be operating vehicles while under suspension. They were both charged accordingly and must attend court at a later date. Another driver was found to be operating without valid insurance. The operator was charged and the vehicle was towed at the owner’s expense.

Alcohol was detected...

25 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Two Robberies and a Theft from Convenience Stores

Around 10:35 p.m. on May 13, 2021, a man entered a convenience store on Kathleen Street, approached the counter, displayed a needle, threatened to stab the employee and stole cartons of cigarettes, as well as, various items. The man fled the area on foot prior to Police arrival. Members of our Emergency Response Unit including a K9 Unit attended the area in order to conduct a dog track; however the man was not located at the time.

Close to 5:30 p.m. on May 14, 2021, the same man attended a convenience...

Police Week 2021: Paul Notman

As we continue to celebrate Police Week by recognizing our valuable and dedicated personnel, both Sworn and Civilian, we’d like to introduce you to Paul Notman:

Q: What is your name and the official name of your Unit? 

A: Paul Notman, Manager of Communication and Information Technology (CIT).

Q: How long have you been working with the GSPS? And when did you commence the current position you have now?

A: I have been in the CIT Branch for 18 years and was promoted to Branch Manager five years...

Police Week 2021: Heather Lewis

As we continue to celebrate Police Week by recognizing our valuable and dedicated personnel, both Sworn and Civilian, we’d like to introduce you to Heather Lewis: 

Q: What is your name and the official name of your Unit?

A: Heather Lewis, Technical Support Unit.

Q: How long have you been working with the GSPS?

A: I began working in the Sudbury Region Police Museum in March 2003, and I joined the Technical Support Unit in January 2006.

Q: What is the mandate/function of your Unit?

A: The Technical...

Police Week 2021: Cst. Kyle Chandler

As we continue to celebrate Police Week by recognizing our valuable and dedicated personnel, both Sworn and Civilian, we’d like to introduce you to Constable Kyle Chandler: 

"My name is Kyle Chandler and I am a member of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU). 

More specifically, I am a Team Leader and Sniper with the Tactical Unit and a Police Explosive Technician (Bomb Tech) with the Explosive Disposal Unit.

I have been a police officer with the Greater Sudbury Police Service since 2007...