Whitecourt RCMP would like to remind and encourage residents to utilize the province-wide phone line at 310-RCMP (310-2767) for non-emergency police matters.
Officials say when you call the number you’re connected directly to the appropriate RCMP detachment, no area code required.
By utilizing this service, residents can help ease the strain on 911 services, streamline reporting and support more efficient police responses, the RCMP notes.
Calls to the non-emergency line are directed to the Alberta Operational Communication Centre who then dispatch them in the order of their priority. The number should be accessible to all Albertans within the province with a phone line or active mobile phone.
The RCMP defines non-emergencies as:
- Not posing an immediate or potential threat to life or public safety.
- Including crimes that have already taken place prior to being discovered.
- Often not requiring police attendance, but do require police response.
Examples of non-emergency situations include but are not limited to:
- Minor motor vehicle collisions
- Break and enters that already took place
- Scams in which money or personal information was not transferred or provided
- Lost property
- Property damage under $5,000
- Theft under $5,000
If you would prefer to report incidents like these online, you can do so via the RCMP app, or visit www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab and select Online Crime Reporting under “Quick Links.”
