Contact the RCMP in Nova Scotia
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Emergencies
If you're in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 9-1-1.
Non-emergencies
For non-emergency inquiries, please contact your local detachment. The RCMP does not accept reports of crime via social media.
General inquiries
- Address
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Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters
80 Garland Ave
Burnside Industrial Park
Dartmouth NS B3B 0J8 - Telephone
- 902-720-5000 (general inquiries)
- 1-800-803-RCMP (7267) non-emergency
Contact your local detachment
Find the Nova Scotia RCMP detachment nearest you.
Report a crime
- To report a crime or speak with a police officer, call 1-888-803-RCMP (7267).
- If you're outside of Canada, contact the local police service and ask them to request assistance from the appropriate Canadian law enforcement agency.
- To provide a tip anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), use the secure P3 Tips mobile App or send your tip through the Crime Stoppers website.
- Some crimes can be reported online through RCMP Online Crime Reporting.
Report a crime online
Nova Scotians in areas of RCMP jurisdiction can submit an online crime report for some non-emergency incidents, such as:
- Mischief/damage to property or vehicle (under $5,000)
- Hit-and-run of an unoccupied vehicle/property (under $5,000)
- Theft under $5,000 (including bicycles and theft from vehicles)
- Lost property (including licence plates and registration tags)
After submitting the online crime report, you'll receive an email confirmation with an incident number, and an officer will follow up with you in five business days.
Do not submit a report online if:
- Stolen property includes firearms, credit cards or personal identification such as a driver's licence or passport
- The value of stolen or damaged property exceeds $5,000
- There are witnesses or video evidence of the crime
Firearms licenses and registration
For inquiries regarding firearms licenses or registration, contact the Canadian Firearms Program.
Fingerprinting, criminal record, and vulnerable sector checks
If you need services like fingerprinting or a criminal records check, contact your local police service.
Pay a ticket online
To pay a ticket online, visit Service Nova Scotia.
Stay connected
Follow the Nova Scotia RCMP's official social media channels:
The RCMP does not accept reports of crime via social media.
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