COVID-19 UPDATE #4: July 8, 2020

Face Coverings in South Simcoe Police Service Divisions

As of Monday, July 13, 2020, we are asking that you wear a face covering in the public areas of our North and South Divisions, as per instructions from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

Health officials directed that face coverings be required in all indoor spaces in Simcoe County in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

A face covering means a medical or non-medical mask or other face covering such as a bandana or scarf that covers the mouth and nose.

Children under the age of 2 or those under 5 who cannot be persuaded, are not required to wear a face covering, as well as individuals whose health or ability, or cultural or religious reasons would prevent them from doing so. No proof of exemption is required.

These additional public health measures remain in effect in all settings:

• Maintain physical distancing of two metres from others
• Stay home if ill and get tested for COVID-19
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

COVID-19 UPDATE #3: April 3, 2020

Media Release

COVID-19 Community Safety Compliance

(Bradford/Innisfil, ON)  South Simcoe Police Service continues to work with the towns of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil along with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the Ministries of Health and Solicitor General to ensure the safety of our members and the citizens we serve during the COVID-19 crisis.

Recently, legislation was passed designating essential versus non-essential businesses and restricting public gatherings to five people.  Residents of Innisfil or Bradford who wish to report a complaint about the use of closed parks and outdoor amenities, public or social gatherings of more than five people or non-compliant restaurants, bars or fitness centres, are directed to contact their respective town by-law offices during regular business hours at:

BWG Enforcement
enforcement@townofbwg.com
905-775-5366 x 1701

TOI Enforcement
inquiry@innisfil.ca
705-436-3710*

* (Between 6 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., residents are asked to listen to the options, then dial 5 to leave a message for a by-law officer on duty.)

During non-business hours of the towns’ by-law enforcement offices, residents are directed to report their complaint(s) to the South Simcoe Police Service utilizing the non-emergency numbers at (705) 436-2141 or (905) 775-3311.  If there is an emergency that requires immediate police presence, dial 911.

If residents want to report incidents of non-compliance for physical distancing, 14-day self-isolating for international travelers and non-essential business openings contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 1-877-721-7520.

Reports regarding price gouging must be reported directly to the Province of Ontario. Call 1-800-889-9768 or file a report online at https://www.ontario.ca/form/report-price-gouging-related-covid-19

For questions regarding whether a business is considered essential, call the provincial ‘Stop the Spread’ Business Information Line 1-888-444-3659 for clarification.

Everyone is being urged to safeguard against the transmission of the virus by staying home, limiting excursions and practicing physical distancing. Together we can remain healthy and #FlattenTheCurve.

For further information contact:

Jenn Rae
Communications/
Fundraising Coordinator
705-436-3710 Ext. 2426
1-888-436-3710 (toll free)
705-791-6304 (cell)
jrae@innisfil.ca

Caleigh Clubine
Community Relations Officer
905-775-5366 Ext. 1103
cclubine@townofbwg.com

COVID-19 UPDATE #2: March 27, 2020

Dear amazing residents,
We are touched by your generous gifts of food but unfortunately for now we can’t accept them. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we all need to practice physical distancing. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your care and concern.

COVID-19 UPDATE #1: March 16, 2020

As a precautionary measure, effective March 17, 2020, the Front Desk Services located at both the Innisfil and Bradford stations will be offering reduced services. Police Records Checks will not be processed and you are asked to check the website or call ahead to inquire regarding any other information services that can be provided by way of completing forms that are available online.
If you are a Health Care worker or First responder, please call for additional information!