Summary
The 2012 Environmental Scan is a snapshot in time, a broad account of the environment in
which policing services are delivered, along with trends and issues that will potentially have
the greatest impacts on policing in Ottawa over the next three or more years. It represents a
summary of research findings drawn from numerous sources to inform development of the
Ottawa Police Service (OPS) 2013‐2015 Business Plan. Further interpretation and prioritization
of Environmental Scan findings will take place as part of the OPS business planning process.