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
Wood Buffalo RCMP Quarterly Report
Quarter 1: April 1 - June 30, 2021
Quarter 2: July 1 - September 30, 2021
Community Policing Engagements
The Annual Policing Priorities Survey for 2023-2024 is online! In addition to calls for service, Wood Buffalo RCMP establishes annual policing priorities based on what the community identifies as important. Complete a brief survey to share what you feel Wood Buffalo RCMP should focus on for the upcoming year.
Submit your survey and learn more at participate.rmwb.ca/community-policing.
Youth are invited to ask a cop a question from Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, 2023. Students who submit the most questions are eligible to become a school influencer at participating schools, co-hosting a live panel discussion with officers and winning a pizza party for their class.
To learn more visit participate.rmwb.ca/community-policing.
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 |
RCMP Community Policing Office |
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9909 Franklin Avenue #138 (former Blue Mountain Bistro location) Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 Hours of operationMonday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch 1:00 p.m-2:00 p.m.) Non-emergency telephone numbersMain call number: 780-788-4040 Services
Payment is not accepted at this location and transactions can be completed with the cashiers at Jubilee Building.
For fingerprinting services, reporting of stolen items and any service that requires RCMP assistance, you must contact the Timberlea RCMP Detachment.
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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’.