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UPDATE: Alberta RCMP provides update on detachment services amidst COVID-19 spread

In order to prioritize essential policing services, and reduce unnecessary personal contact, please call 403-851-8000 to speak directly with a Cochrane RCMP employee.
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The Cochrane RCMP detachment is located at 359 1 St E. Photo by Cathi Arola

In order to prioritize essential policing services, and reduce unnecessary personal contact, please call 403-851-8000 to speak directly with a Cochrane RCMP employee.

In light of ongoing developments and evolving information surrounding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Alberta RCMP detachments and offices will be modifying service delivery at front counters and restricting access to public spaces within RCMP facilities. Signage is displayed at all exterior public entrances.

In an effort to prioritize essential policing services and reduce unnecessary contact with personnel, detachments will suspend all non-critical front counter services. Fingerprinting for criminal record checks will only be done in exceptional circumstances. None urgent fingerprinting and criminal record checks will resume at a later date.

These measures are being taken to ensure the safety of Albertans and RCMP employees. This practice will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and the public will be notified when normal business resumes.

There are no changes to the Alberta RCMP’s response to critical and emergency matters. The public is reminded to continue to call 911 in emergency situations.

Detachment front counter services (reports of non-injury vehicle collisions, providing statements, fingerprinting for Criminal Records checks) may be deferred to help maintain social distancing as prescribed by Alberta Health (www.Alberta.ca/COVID19).

As always, if you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any of the symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please stay at home.

Public safety is our top priority. The Alberta RCMP thanks the public for their patience during these exceptional circumstances.

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