Citizens on Patrol
The mission of C.O.P.S is to build safer communities by mobilizing Sexsmith citizens to participate in a community-based crime prevention initiative in co-operation with our local law enforcement agencies. It is for citizens to actively assist police officers by relieving some of their workload.
C.O.P. volunteers patrol parks, schools, businesses, hotels, and residential neighborhoods. Patrol duties include observing and reporting any unusual or suspicious activities to RCMP or County Peace officers. These special volunteers provide a deterrent to crime and a feeling of security for citizens and visitors by remaining highly visible in the community. Citizens on Patrol do not carry weapons or have powers of arrest.
QUALIFICATIONS
Anyone interested in becoming a Citizens on Patrol volunteer must:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Submit to a reference check and criminal records check.
If you are interested in becoming a Citizens on Patrol volunteer, please contact Ken Hildebrand at 780-228-1339 or Beth Endresen at 780-978-7610 or click
here to complete the application form.
RCMP CRIME MAPPING
RCMP have launched crime mapping. You can now see where crime is occurring, when and what type. Check it out
here.
RCMP ONLINE REPORTING
Did you know that the Grande Prairie RCMP
detachment now accepts online crime reporting?
You can ONLY use online crime reporting if:
·You have lost
something under $5,000.00;
·Someone has stolen
something from you that costs less than $5,000.00;
·Someone has vandalized
your property/vehicle and it will cost less than $5,000.00 to repair it;
·The crime happened
within the jurisdiction of the Alberta RCMP;
You can not use online crime reporting if:
·There is a witness or
suspect
·There are lost or
stolen items involving personal identity, firearms, license plates or decals;
You will need to provide:
·Your name;
·Your address;
·Your phone number;
·Your e-mail address
Please note that unless more information is
required, you will not be contacted by a police officer. If you have a crime
that requires a police officer, call the non-emergency line at 1-855-565-7555.
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CONTACT 9-1-1
To report a crime online, click
here.