Contact the Nunavut RCMP
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Emergency contact information
If you require immediate assistance, call 1-867-979-1111.
Nunavut does not have a 911 service.
Dial the first three digits of your local RCMP phone line, followed by 1111.
Example: For Iqaluit, dial 979-1111.
When to contact police
Call in emergencies where an immediate police response is required, such as:
- someone's life is in danger
- a crime is taking place (fight, theft, break and enter, prowler)
- dangerous driving is putting others at risk
- animal attacks
- motor vehicle accident causing injuries
Tips for calling during an emergency
- Identify the location of the emergency
- Provide address or nearby landmarks (colour of buildings, neighbour's names, snowmobile/ATV)
- Don't assume the operator knows who you are or where you're calling from
- Let the operator guide the conversation
- They will ask structured questions to gather information as quickly as possible
- Answer all questions clearly
- Who is involved, what's happening, whether there are substances or weapons involved, or whether anyone is injured
- Stay calm and speak clearly
- Remain where you are unless you're in danger
Media Relations
- Telephone number
- 867-975-4423
- nunavutmedia_mediasdununavut@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
The RCMP does not accept reports of crime via email.
Reporting a crime
Contact your your local RCMP detachment or police service of jurisdiction.
If you live outside Canada, please contact your local police service and ask them to make a request for assistance from the appropriate Canadian law enforcement agency.
Submit anonymous and secure tips by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by Secure Web Tips.
Non-emergency contact
If you require immediate assistance, please call 1-867-979-1111.
- Address
- 1307 Federal Road
PO Box 1570
Nunavut NU X0A 0H0 - Telephone number
- 867-979-0123 non-emergency
Fire and ambulance services
Every community (except Iqaluit) relies on local volunteers for fire and ambulance services. Learn your local fire and ambulance numbers. If unsure, call the Nunavut RCMP emergency line for assistance.
Nunavut RCMP detachment contacts
Find a full list of local RCMP phone numbers by community.
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