RCMP and City of Kelowna make changes due to Covid-19

Mar 27, 2020 | 9:07 AM Rob Abramenko

In order to protect the public and their employees, the Kelowna RCMP and the City of Kelowna are making temporary changes in response to COVID-19.

All front counter services including but not limited to; civilian fingerprinting services, and criminal record or police information checks will not be conducted until further notice.

If you are exhibiting symptoms including fever, coughing and difficulty breathing, do not come to the Detachment for any police services.

Beginning on Monday, March 30, the Kelowna RCMP Detachment front counter will be open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“These changes are being taken as a preventative measure and do not affect 9-1-1 service or calls to our non-emergency police line (250) 762-3300. Both of those services continue to be offered 24-hours a day, 7 days a week,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy.

Noseworthy said their priority continues to be community safety and security.

“We are taking these measures to help ensure core policing duties will not be impacted. We appreciate your continued support and understanding.”

The public can report crimes using the Online Crime Reporting tool: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/kelowna/en

Residents and business owners from across the Kelowna Regional Detachment area, which includes the City of Kelowna, the City of West Kelowna, the District of Peachland and the District of Lake Country, with a valid email address, are able to use the Online Crime Reporting tool using their computers, smart phones or tablets to report a crime.

The following incidents are reportable online:

Damage/mischief under $5,000 to property;
Damage/mischief under $5,000 to vehicle;
Hit and run to unoccupied vehicle or property;
Theft of bicycle under $5,000;
Theft under $5,000;
Theft under $5,000 from vehicle;
Lost property.

In order to make a report online, the following conditions MUST be met:

The member of the public making the online report MUST use their real name and have a valid e-mail address;
There MUST NOT be any witnesses or suspects;
Follow-up by a police officer MUST NOT be required;
Reports MUST NOT involve personal identification (passports, drivers licences, etc), firearms, licence plates or decals;
The user MUST agree to the terms and conditions of use.