The Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment reception desk is temporarily closed.
In a release, the detachment notes the suspension of service is related to work being performed that limits access to the front entry of its Highway 12 location.
"Detachment officers continue to provide public safety services to the communities as they always have, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are dispatched by calling the OPP Communication Centre at (888) 310-1122 or 911 for emergent calls for service," the release noted.
"The public will be notified when reception at the detachment is restored."
Anyone requiring support in person is welcome to attend the OPP's downtown Midland detachment located at 250 Second Street. Direct phone contact to the OPP Communication Centre is also available to the public at phone kiosks located at both of the above mentioned locations as well as at the rear of the Town of Penetanguishene offices at 12 Robert Street.
Anybody requiring a criminal record check is reminded that they are only available through an online application process at opp.ca/recordchecks . You can also contact the OPP online to file a report of a minor crime.
Those looking to report a crime are also welcome to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or you online at Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.
