Police

Collision Reporting

As of January 1, 2024, the Government of Alberta raised the collision reporting threshold to $5,000.

Under these new regulations, drivers are only required to report a collision to law enforcement if any of the following criteria are met:

• The total property damage cost for all parties exceeds $5,000.
• There were injuries resulting from the collision.
• The collision involved a hit and run.

For collisions that fulfill these criteria, reports can be made in person at the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Protective Services Building (200 Town Crest Road).

If the collision does not meet these reporting requirements, drivers should proceed as usual by exchanging insurance information and handling the matter through their insurance process.

For further inquiries, contact the RCMP at 780-997-7900 or visit alberta.ca/motor-vehicle-collisions.

Crime Mapping

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is committed to neighbourhood development, including innovative and responsive community policing, which is why the Community Crime Map was developed.

Knowing the real picture of neighbourhood crime reported to the RCMP is the first step in doing something about it. Neighbourhood crime is more than just numbers; it's about knowing where crime is happening.

View the Community Crime Map

False Alarms

A police false alarm means the activation of an alarm system, via an alarm signal, that results in the dispatch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) where unauthorized entry, attempted unauthorized entry or a police emergency does not exist. False alarms can happen at both commercial and residential premises. To help reduce the incidence of police false alarms, the City of Fort Saskatchewan adopted an Alarm System Bylaw.

Refer to Part 4 of the Alarm System Bylaw for a listing of Enforcement Penalties.

How to avoid police false alarms

• Contact your alarm company with instructions to contact you or another person, via cell phone, before having permission to contact the RCMP.
• Ensure your contact information is up to date with your alarm company.
• Have your alarm system serviced regularly.
• Discuss with the alarm company what circumstances will determine whether the RCMP are dispatched (i.e. 2 separate alarm triggers, only multi-zone triggers, glass break, etc.)
• Ensure all people who have access to your home or business are aware of the alarm protocols.
• Drafts may cause curtains, plants or decorations to set off motion detectors.
• Motion detectors can be very sensitive to false alarms. Ensure animals and other objects moved easily by airflow are secured.

Police Information Check

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP offer Police Information Checks for applicants seeking to volunteer and/or are seeking employment with agencies that require a Criminal Record Check or a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Visit the RCMP website to find out more about Criminal Record Checks.

Requirements for a Criminal Record Check:

• 2 pieces of government issued ID, one must have photo ID
• At least 1 piece of documentation to show you are a resident of our jurisdiction (example: ID or a bill with your name and mailing address on it)
• Methods of Payment: cash, debit, credit

Criminal Record Check Fees

The RCMP are prohibited from conducting Vulnerable Sector Checks on persons below the age of 18 years by law, under s. 119 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and in accordance with RCMP provincial and national policies.

Fingerprinting Services

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP provides digital fingerprints for civil purposes.

Requirements:

• Two pieces of government issued identification, one must have photo
• At least 1 piece of documentation to show you are a resident of our jurisdiction (example: ID or a bill with your name and mailing address on it)
• Methods of Payment: cash, debit, credit

Fee

$55.00 ($25 RCMP fee (exact cash only) + $30 City fee)

Fingerprinting hours

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Limited evening appointments are available for fingerprinting. Please contact the RCMP administration line at 780-997-7900 to book an appointment if you are not able to attend during regular hours.