(OTTAWA) Ottawa Police are deploying approximately 150 additional officers to areas of the city hardest hit by the days-long protest against COVID-19 health measures.
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Police Chief Peter Sloly said patrol officers would focus on dealing with mischief, hate, harassment, threats and other intimidating behavior.
Late Thursday, federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the RCMP had approved Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s request for the RCMP to support municipal police.
Mr. Mendicino said the convoy has caused significant disruption to local residents, including vandalism, harassment, expressions of hatred and violence, and the continued obstruction of many services.