The Barrie Police Service is committed to following the intent of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) to improve opportunities and services for people with disabilities. To this end, members of the Barrie Police Service understand the importance of responsive public services that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and will continue to develop strategies and programs that facilitate access to policing services.

Persons with Hearing Loss

A person with hearing loss can call for police service as follows:

• Emergency calls to police can be made from a T.T.Y by calling 9-1-1 and pressing the space bar to receive a response.
• For non-emergency calls, call our T.T.Y line at 705-729-9712 which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Interpreter Service

Accommodation requests for an Americal Sign Language (ASL) interpreter service can be made to any police officer. Anytime an accommodation request has been made, every effort shall be made to facilitate the request.

Where interpreter services are provided, they shall be provided free of charge.

Visually Impaired

For persons with visual impairment, requests for Barrie Police documents in large text will be accommodated as best as possible.