Call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency.
The County employs Enhanced RCMP members that work out of the Community Services Building along with Regional Enforcement Services to keep our community safe.
Non-emergencies
To get access to non-emergency policing resources in the County, you can contact your RCMP detachment:
- Beaverlodge RCMP Detachment – 780-354-2485
- Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment – 780-830-5700
Grande Prairie Region Crime Map
Residents can view the RCMP’s Grande Prairie Region Crime Map to view information on missing persons, stolen vehicle and high crime areas.
Grande Prairie RCMP Newsletter
Residents can download and read the Grande Prairie RCMP Newsletter in English or French. If you have questions about the newsletter contact Grande Prairie RCMP. If you need to report suspicious activity contact your local RCMP using the numbers listed above.
| Previous issues of the Grande Prairie RCMP Newsletter | ||||
| August/September 2023 - in English or French July 2023 - in English or French April/May/June 2023 - in English or French March 2023 - in English or French February 2023 - in English or French January 2023 - in English or French
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Joint Virtual Crime Prevention Town Hall
County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services and the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment hosted a Joint Virtual Crime Prevention Town Hall on February 8, 2022. It was an opportunity for County residents served by the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment to:
- Learn about the role of Peace Officers, Bylaw Officers and the Grande Prairie Rural RCMP.
- Hear reports on crime prevention options in the region.
- Share their feedback in a moderated question-and-answer session.
View the recording of live event on our YouTube Channel.
What are the responsibilities of the Enhanced RCMP Unit?
The Enhanced RCMP Unit is contracted to the County to provide a variety of policing services and community programs including:
| Crime reduction |
| The Enhanced RCMP Unit conduct proactive crime reduction patrols to keep our communities safe. |
| Specialized patrols |
| Enhanced RCMP and Community Peace Officers use mountain bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles and a jet boat to ensure safety and provide a visible presence in the County's green spaces and parklands. |
| Special events policing |
| The Enhanced RCMP Unit provides policing services to ensure safety at large special events. If you are planning an event that may require special events policing contact the Enhanced RCMP a year in advance. |
| Emergency management |
| The Enhanced RCMP Unit works with the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) to address any local emergencies in the community. |
| Citizens on Patrol (COP) Program |
| The Citizens On Patrol (COP) Program allows you to volunteer and help to keep our neighbourhoods safe. If you participate in this program, you would report any petty crimes and report them to the Enhanced RCMP Unit. |
| Alberta Rural Crime Watch |
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The Enhanced RCMP acts as a liaison with local rural crime watch groups to monitor suspicious activity and share information within the County. Find more information about Alberta Rural Crime Watch. |
| PARTY program |
| The Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y) program is a one-day injury awareness and prevention event for youth age 15 and older. This event helps promote a growing community that reduces death and injury in alcohol, drug and risk-related crashes and incidents. |
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