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“We all want to live in safe communities”
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Tips On When
To Call Police
Call for emergencies:
  911
is to be used only for emergencies (police, fire or medical) where an
immediate response is required because lives are in danger, immediate
action is required, or there is a crime in progress.
Call 780-939-4520 for
non-emergencies:
(780) 939-4520 should be used for all
non-emergency situations, where an immediate response or dispatch of the
police IS NOT required – when some time has elapsed since the incident
occurred, the crime suspect is not on the scene or you are calling about a
nuisance issue (e.g. a noisy party, graffiti).
Examples of non-emergency calls for police:
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Reporting a crime with no suspect (e.g. theft of a
licence plate)
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Reporting a non-emergency crime with a suspect but the
suspect is not on the scene (e.g. fraud)
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Reporting a serious crime with a suspect but with a
lengthy delay (e.g. an assault that occurred last night at a bar)
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Non-emergency incidents in progress (e.g. noisy party,
barking dogs)
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Ongoing crime issues not in progress (e.g. graffiti
problems, drug dealing with the suspect not on the scene)
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A suspicious activity
What is Suspicious Activity?
 If you observe
suspicious activity, even though you may not be the only witness, take the
initiative and call the police. Do not rely on someone else to act – this may
never happen. You could be the only caller, and crimes are often deterred by
police questioning the individuals seen lurking in or repeatedly traveling
through areas. Many people fail to act because they are not sure if what they
are observing is worth reporting.
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A stranger around your neighbour's house or a strange
vehicle parked near your neighbour's home
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The sound of breaking glass.
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Anyone peering into vehicles or removing tags, gasoline,
or auto parts.
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An improperly parked car, or a parked car with someone in
it who seems out of place.
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Someone carrying property such as TVs, stereos, or tools
that can used to break into homes.
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Apparent business transactions conducted from a vehicle
or street corner.
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A constant flow of strangers to and from a particular
house on a regular basis, especially during late evening hours.
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Persons involved in a fight or any explosion or scream.
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Strangers knocking on doors (Criminals sometimes knock at
the door first to see if anyone is at home).
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Recurring appearances of a strange vehicle in the
neighborhood.
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Persons standing around, possibly acting as lookouts
When you call the police
 please remember to:
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Remain calm:
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Give your name, phone number and address;
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If using a cell phone, state the location you are calling
from;
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State the problem:
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State the location of the incident;
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Give a complete description of the person(s)/vehicle(s)
involved;
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Give the direction the suspect(s) or vehicle(s) are
traveling
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Follow the instructions of the operator.
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Stay on the line until told to hang up.
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