Community mural unveiled on June 19, 2024 at the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. This mural is a collaborative effort by over 60 visual arts students of the Georgian Bay District Secondary School, St.Theresa's Catholic High School and OPP members designed to show case our inclusive community.
FROM: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: June 21, 2024
OPP Marine Unit Welcomes the Start of Summer
(MIDLAND, On)- Marine officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) aboard the OPP patrol vessel Thomas P. Coffin welcomed the official start of summer this week by rewarding some young mariners who "Got Caught Wearing Their Lifejackets" while checking vessels and operators for equipment and signs of impairment on area waterways during the June 17-20, 2024 time frame.
Several vessels with young mariners as passengers onboard were checked by officers during their patrols and the mariners were rewarded for wearing their lifejackets by being provided with "I Got Caught Wearing My Lifejacket" Tee shirts, see the attached OPP submitted photographs.
Officers were on waterways patrol for over 30 hours, checking 24 vessels and their occupants with 10 operators being educated for minor violations of the Canada Shipping Act with three other operators being charged for violations under the same act. Two operators were charged with lifejacket offences, one operator was charged with a liquor related offence and three operators had to submit to a Roadside Screening Device, all with a pass result. Officers responded to 1 call for service and there were no reported vessel collisions during this time.
The "I Got Caught Wearing My Lifejacket" water safety program has been in place on OPP patrolled waterways for many years and enjoys great success in educating young mariners the value in having and wearing your lifejacket while on the water.
Nice to Know Stuff
Aids to Navigation Link - https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/.../aids.../index-eng.html... For interactive boating information with equipment requirements at your fingertips we suggest viewing the following marine safety information site - Better Boater - Become a Better Boater Today or view the attached Interactive CBSC poster with QR code.
If you see a possible impaired operator "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a marine tragedy. (See submitted graphics) This summer let's always remember to put that life jacket on before heading out for an enjoyable day on the bay.
FROM: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: June 17, 2024
Over the Weekend OPP Marine Report
(MIDLAND, On)- Marine officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) aboard the OPP patrol vessel Thomas P. Coffin were busy checking vessels and operators for equipment and signs of impairment on area waterways during the June12-16, 2024 time frame.
Officers were on waterways patrol for over 33 hours, checking 45 vessels and their occupants with 20 operators being educated for minor violations of the Canada Shipping Act with two other operators being charged for violations under the same act.
Four operators, (two males, two females ranging in ages from 31 to 41 years of age, two of Midland & two of the GTA) were charged with lifejacket offences along with a 61 year old Midland resident was charged for liquor related offences and also had to submit to a Roadside Screening Device with a pass result.
Officers responded to 7 calls for service and there were no reported vessel collisions during this time.
A vessel with young mariners as passengers onboard was checked by officers during their patrols and the mariners were rewarded for wearing their lifejackets by being provided with "I Got Caught Wearing My Lifejacket" Tee shirts, see the attached photograph.
The "I Got Caught Wearing My Lifejacket" water safety program has been in place on OPP patrolled waterways for many years and enjoys great success in educating young mariners the value in having and wearing your lifejacket while on the water.
Marine members also participated in a marine training day with members of the Canadian Coast Guard Rescue 1000 staff off Giant's Tomb lighthouse, on Georgian Bay https://fb.watch/sMa0ZnTyQ6/
Nice to Know Stuff
Aids to Navigation Link - https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/publications/maritime-security-surete-maritime/aids-aides-navigation/index-eng.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3f7t6PVC1swxotQiaeyD3ikGqWdpaTjIySfWxjERTPdWp_2BXeIbKtijc_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
For interactive boating information with equipment requirements at your fingertips we suggest viewing the following marine safety information site - Better Boater - Become a Better Boater Today or view the attached Interactive CBSC poster with QR code.
If you see a possible impaired operator "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a marine tragedy. (See submitted graphics) This summer let's always remember to put that life jacket on before heading out for an enjoyable day on the bay.
A Community Message from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP and The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
June 14, 2024
Tomorrow is #WEAAD and the CAFC would like to remind Canadian Seniors that we continue to receive reports related to the emergency and #grandparentscam. If you receive a phone call claiming to be a loved one asking for bail money, hang up and reach out the loved one directly by calling them on the number you have listed in your contacts. For more information on emergency scams, visit: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fraudes/emergency-urgence-eng.htm #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #BeScamSmart
SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY OPP DETACHMENT June 10, 2024
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Auxiliary Unit and Cadet program along with staff from the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit supported by Ride Smart Ontario put on an Bicycle Safety Education Event.
The day included tips on how to ride your bicycle, helmet use and how to signal to other motorists along with the On The MOVE program (www.simcoemuskokaonthemove.ca)
