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.
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:
Damage/mischief under $5,000 to property
Damage/mischief under $5,000 to vehicle
Hit and run to unoccupied vehicle or property
Theft of bicycle under $5,000
Theft under $5,000
Theft under $5,000 from vehicle
Lost property
To make a report online, the following conditions must be met:
The member of the public making the online report must use their real name and have a valid e-mail address
There must not be any witnesses or suspects
Follow-up by a police officer must not be required
Reports must not involve personal identification (passports, drivers licences, etc), firearms, licence plates or decals
The user must agree to the terms and conditions of use
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