Policing & Enforcement

In an emergency, every second counts.

Call 9-1-1 in an emergency where you need fire, police or ambulance services.

For non-emergency police matters, call 310-RCMP (310-7267).

Sturgeon County peace officers and the RCMP provide bylaw enforcement and policing services to the area and its citizens. For enforcement concerns and complaints please call 780-939-8418.

Peace Officers / Bylaw Officers

Peace Officers and Bylaw Officers, who are part of Sturgeon County’s Enforcement Services Team, proactively patrol communities and respond to complaints. Enforcement Services ensures County bylaws – such as the Animal Control bylaw, Dog Control bylaw, Regulation of Traffic bylaw and Community Standards bylaw – are followed by residents, businesses and visitors.

Enforcement Services also enforces provincial legislation, such as the Traffic Safety Act and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. This includes educating and issuing violations for speeding, seat belt infractions, and distracted driving. Peace Officers have the authority to respond with lights and sirens to emergency situations and to enforce traffic violations that pose a risk to public safety on all highways.

Peace officers respond to a variety of complaints, including the following:

animal control
parking
school or playground zones
unsightly or nuisance properties
noise
off-highway vehicles

RCMP

The RCMP are responsible for responding to and investigating all criminal matters, including the following:

vehicle collisions
theft and home invasions
drug-related crimes
organized crimes
economic crimes such as counterfeiting and credit card fraud

RCMP can help you with fingerprinting, getting a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check, and reporting a collision.

Various RCMP detachments serve Sturgeon County.

RCMP non-emergency phone line

The 310-RCMP (310-7267) is a fully active, province-wide phone line dedicated to handling non-emergency police matters. Whether you need to report a suspicious person, property damage, or a minor theft, this number connects you directly to the appropriate RCMP detachment—no area code required. The 310-RCMP line is an important tool that helps streamline the reporting process, ease pressure on 911 services, and support more efficient police responses to non-urgent incidents.

Non-emergencies:

Do not pose an immediate or potential threat to life or public safety.
Include crimes that have already taken place prior to being discovered.
Often do not require police attendance, but do require police response.

Examples include but are not limited to:

Minor motor vehicle collisions.
Break and enters that already took place.
Scams in which money or personal information was not transferred or provided.
Lost property.
Property damage under $5,000.
Theft under $5,000.

While these types of reports are important, they are not an emergency.

RCMP Crime Map

Sturgeon County is committed to neighbourhood development, including responsive policing.

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.

To report a tip or suspicious activity, contact your nearest RCMP detachment. During an emergency, dial 9-1-1.