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CamSafe – A collaboration between the community and police to keep residents safe

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is promoting a new tool to help enhance community safety and fight crime. The CAMSafe Program is a volunteer CCTV and security video registry aimed at keeping our community safe and assisting police in solving crime. It is a volunteer registry of home security cameras, doorbell cameras, and business security […]

How to protect your keyless entry vehicle

How to protect your vehicle with keyless entry system Kawartha Lakes Police are warning owners of vehicles with a keyless entry system, that your vehicle could be the target of high-tech thieves using radio signals to unlock and start your vehicle. How does this work? Thieves stand near the front door of the house and […]

Halloween Safety – Choose the right costume

Ensure that your children are dressed appropriately for Halloween. Pick brightly coloured costumes that can be clearly seen by motorists. Add reflective tape to the costume to increase visibility. Use make-up or face paint instead of masks – improperly fitted masks can interfere with your child’s vision or breathing. Before using face paint or make-up, […]

Back-to-School – Making Safety a Priority

Today is the first day of September which means #BackToSchool is just around the corner! This is a very exciting and busy time of year. To help kids return to school safely, we encourage parents to talk to their children about walking to school safely. Practice the daily route to school or bus stop Encourage […]

Public Health Alert Issued

Opioid Alert Issued for City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, After Worrying Rise in Opioid Overdoses Health Unit urges caution when using drugs; asks people to intervene if they see an overdose. LINDSAY, ON (August 15, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, […]

Police Week 2022 – Your Police Services: Helping Build Safer Communities

Please check our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for details throughout the week. It’s #PoliceWeekON, and our Colouring / Story Contest is open! The #KawarthaLakes Police Service invites kids of all ages to draw a picture or write a story about police officers working to keep our community safe and healthy everyday! Submit your […]

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