Corporate Communications / Media Releases
The Corporate Communications Unit of the South Simcoe Police Service is responsible for coordinating all public and media communications on behalf of the Service. This includes preparing and distributing media releases, managing official social media platforms, and attending community events and major incidents to liaise with the media.
The unit is staffed by a civilian Communications Specialist dedicated to providing the public with accurate, timely information, and working closely with media partners to keep our community members connected and informed.
For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
705-436-2141 ext. 2006
For general media related questions, please contact:
media@southsimcoepolice.ca
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(INNISFIL, ON) – The South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) is proud to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, a significant milestone in the service’s ongoing modernization efforts. The updated website reflects the SSPS’s commitment to professionalism, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of policing in our commitment
(INNISFIL/BRADFORD, ON) – The South Simcoe Police Service is advising of the next regular meeting of the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Service Board scheduled on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 am, at the South Simcoe Police Service, Frank Jonkman Community Room located at 81 Melbourne Drive, Bradford, Ontario. Members
(INNISFIL, ON) – On February 7, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the South Simcoe Police Service received a report of a home invasion at a residence in the area of Ferguson Street and Benson Street in the Town of Innisfil. Four suspects, armed with firearms and wearing masks, forced entry
(INNISFIL, ON) – This update follows a media release issued on August 12, 2025, regarding the South Simcoe Police investigation into the August 11, 2025, incident involving a major motor vehicle collision on Mountbatten Avenue in the Town of Innisfil. The collision involved a driver of a dirt bike that was
(INNISFIL, ON) – This update follows a media release issued on November 24, 2025, regarding the South Simcoe Police investigation into the November 22, 2025, incident involving a structure fire on Hofland Street near Killarney Beach Road in Lefroy. An explosion was heard near the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena and Community
(BRADFORD/INNISFIL, ON) – In accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), the Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Service Board held its annual elections on January 28, 2026. The Board is pleased to announce the acclamation of Chris Gariepy as Chair, and Janece Kristman as Vice Chair for the 2026 term.