Kelowna RCMP is cutting some services as it adjusts to the new reality of the COVID-19 crisis.
The temporary changes include – but are not limited to – the termination of civilian fingerprinting services and criminal record or police information checks.
Officers have also warned anyone with symptoms like a fever, cough or breathing difficulties to stay away from the detachment’s building.
From Monday, March 30 the front counter will be open from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.
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Calls to 911 or the non-emergency police line (250-762-3300) will not be affected by the changes and will remain open 24/7.
The detachment is also keen to remind residents about its online crime reporting tool.
The following incidents can be reported online:
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Damage/mischief under $5,000 to property
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Damage/mischief under $5,000 to vehicle
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Hit and run to unoccupied vehicle or property
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Theft of bicycle under $5,000
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Theft under $5,000
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Theft under $5,000 from vehicle
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Lost property
To make a report online, the following conditions must be met:
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The member of the public making the online report must use their real name and have a valid e-mail address
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There must not be any witnesses or suspects
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Follow-up by a police officer must not be required
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Reports must not involve personal identification (passports, drivers licences, etc), firearms, licence plates or decals
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The user must agree to the terms and conditions of use
