The RCMP is Canada's national police force, providing law enforcement services across the country. We contract the RCMP to provide police services to residents of Wood Buffalo.
Wood Buffalo RCMP consists of two detachments, one located in Fort McMurray and another in Fort Chipewyan. Together, the two detachments police all communities within our region, providing general duty services as well as specialized units such as:
- Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)
- Community policing
- Drugs section
- Forensic identification
- Investigative services
- Police dog services
- Traffic services
- Victim services
Connecting with the Community
Let’s Talk Community Policing! The RMWB has partnered with Wood Buffalo RCMP to provide meaningful engagements with the residents of our region throughout the year. Visit Participate Wood Buffalo to participate in current events, see upcoming events, or, sign up to follow the project so you don’t miss anything.
Announcing 2021 – 2022 Annual Policing Priorities
Wood Buffalo residents are invited to join the RCMP online through community-specific forums where community members can share their thoughts. RCMP will actively respond to questions and concerns within this forum.
Did you miss the virtual open house where OIC Mark Hancock announced the new priorities and answered questions from the community? Click on the link below to watch the recorded session!
May 13 Virtual Open House Recording
Wood Buffalo RCMP Quarterly Report
Quarter 4: January 1 - March 31, 2021
Contact information and hours of operation
You may contact your local detachment by visiting during hours of operation or by telephone. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Fort McMurray detachment |
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105 Paquette Drive Hours of operationMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-emergency telephone numbersAdministration line: 780-788-4040 |
Fort Chipewyan detachment |
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117 Mellor Avenue Hours of operationMonday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-emergency telephone numbersAdministration line: 780-697-3931 |
Services and fees
If you require a criminal record check and/ or fingerprints, Wood Buffalo RCMP offers these services. Two pieces of identification are required for all services; one must be a valid government issued photo ID and the other only needs to have your name (same name as on your government issued ID). SIN cards cannot be accepted.
Criminal Record Check (Name Based) |
Needed for
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Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) |
Needed forEmployment (working with children, elderly, or persons with disabilities) Volunteer (a letter from the non-profit organization including the letterhead, date, applicants name and a signature from someone in authority will exempt the fee) |
Fingerprints |
Needed for
Wait timeTwo weeks to four months as these need to be sent away for validation. |
Other fees
Wood Buffalo RCMP rates.
| Service | 2020 fee |
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Criminal Record Check - Name-Based |
$42.00 |
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Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector |
$42.00 |
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Criminal Record Check - Volunteer |
No fee with volunteer letter |
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Civil Fingerprinting* |
$77.50 |
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Accident Photo Request |
$21.50 |
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Collision Statement Request |
$31.50 |
*$25 of the fee must be a certified cheque or money order made payable to ‘Receiver General of Canada’.