The OPP is advising the public after their Oxford Detachment received inquiries from the public asking if they were soliciting funds for teddy bears.
The OPP say they do have a Community Bear program sponsored by the OPPA Credit Unit in partnership with the OPP Youth Foundation.
The OPP wants to remind the public though that OPP employees do not solicit funds in person, or over the phone for this program or any other OPP program.
The OPP also clarified that they are not affiliated to any organization that may be soliciting for funds and to verify the legitimacy of any organization that calls to solicit from the public.
For more information on any OPP program including the Community Bear Program visit www.opp.ca and click on Resources.
