Ottawa police chief repeats call for more resources to end occupation
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Ottawa police provide an update on the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration in downtown Ottawa.
"The more resources, the more reinforcements the safer and quicker we can end this unlawful and unsafe demonstration here in the city," said Chief Peter Sloly.
On Monday, the city of Ottawa sent a request to the federal and Ontario governments for an additional 1,800 officers and staff to assist the Ottawa police operation for the protest over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health measures.
The RCMP has deployed 250 additional officers to Ottawa to assist the Ottawa Police Service. Sloly told reporters that staff are still in "very constructive and very productive discussions" with the RCMP, OPP and the 12 biggest police services in Ontario.
"We have information that indicates there will be other announcements in the next 24 to 48 hours," Sloly said, adding he is certain additional resources will be sent to Ottawa.
