Southwold Community Policing Association

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

Good news update from the OPP...

12/03/2025

PSA: See Something. Say Something.

Speaking up isn’t always easy – but it can save a life.

Recently, two local kids, just 13 and 15 years old, noticed troubling signs that one of their neighbours was experiencing intimate partner violence. They urged their parents to call 911. The parents hesitated, unsure about getting involved, until one child said:

"If it was you, I’d want someone to call."

The call was made. Officers arrived quickly, intervened, and arrested the suspect. The victim received support, the violence stopped, and the evidence helped secure a conviction. One brave moment changed the outcome, and it may have saved a life.

This is a powerful reminder for all of us:
• Don’t be a bystander.
• Don’t be afraid to speak up.
• Don’t wait for someone else to act.

If you see an emergency or believe someone is in danger, call 911 immediately. Your call could be the turning point for someone who can’t ask for help themselves.

11/22/2025

REMINDER: New Ontario Fire Code rules (Jan 2026) require additional carbon monoxide alarms in homes
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, alarms targeting the silent killer will be required on all storeys, not just near bedrooms, in residences with potential sources of the deadly gas.
The current regulations apply to residential spaces with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. The new rules will also include those heated by air from a fuel-burning appliance that isn’t inside the home, such as a furnace in a building service room. Public corridors in apartments and condominiums will also require alarms starting in the new year.
The alarms are often sold in hardware stores like Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre and Design Gallery, with prices ranging between $40 and $80.

11/18/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Tomorrow night!
Join us for Learn the Truth — Scams & Frauds, a free community night that could save you or someone you love from becoming a victim. Learn how to recognize, report, and recover from scams in our area. Don’t miss it!
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | Doors 6:00 PM | Start 6:30 PM | Southwold Keystone Complex, Shedden

11/16/2025

📱 “Why did I get that scam email?”
Learn how scammers choose their targets — and how to make sure you’re not one of them. Whether you’re a teen shopping online or a senior getting a “bank alert,” everyone’s at risk. Protect yourself and your loved ones by joining this free community session.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM doors | 6:30 PM start | Keystone Complex, Shedden

11/14/2025

🎮💬 Hey teens — scammers are sliding into your DMs too!
From fake giveaways to “free skins” in games or social media influencer scams, online tricks are getting harder to spot. Come learn how to keep your money, your accounts, and your identity safe. Bring your friends and learn how to outsmart the scammers!
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM doors | 6:30 PM start | Southwold Keystone Complex, Shedden

11/14/2025

New Ontario Fire Code rules (Jan 2026) require additional carbon monoxide alarms in homes
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, alarms targeting the silent killer will be required on all storeys, not just near bedrooms, in residences with potential sources of the deadly gas.
The current regulations apply to residential spaces with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. The new rules will also include those heated by air from a fuel-burning appliance that isn’t inside the home, such as a furnace in a building service room. Public corridors in apartments and condominiums will also require alarms starting in the new year.
The alarms are often sold in hardware stores like Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre and Design Gallery, with prices ranging between $40 and $80.

11/12/2025

⏰ Just one week away!
Join us for Learn the Truth — Scams & Frauds, an eye-opening night where you’ll discover how scams really work and what to do if you or someone you love ever gets caught up in one. Free, local, and for all ages — because knowledge is the best protection!
📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | Doors open 6:00 PM | Starts 6:30 PM | Southwold Keystone Complex, Shedden

11/11/2025

🔍 Think you can tell what’s real online?
Scammers are clever — and they count on us being busy, distracted, or trusting. Learn how to recognize fake links, emails, and texts before you click, so you don’t become the next target. Real examples, real advice, and practical tools you can use right away!
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | Doors open 6:00 PM | Program 6:30 PM | Southwold Keystone Complex,

11/08/2025

😔 It’s easy to think “I’d never fall for that” — until it happens.
If you or someone you know has been scammed, you’re not alone. Learn how to overcome the embarrassment, report it safely, and start taking back control. Help is available — come learn how.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM doors | 6:30 PM start | Southwold Keystone Complex, Shedden