Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Fort St. John, British Columbia, call the RCMP Fort St. John Detachment non-emergency line at 250-787-8140 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Fort St. John
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (RCMP Fort St. John Detachment) | 250-787-8140 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the RCMP Fort St. John Detachment say?
"If your incident does not fall within the reportable incident types, call or visit the detachment at: Fort St. John RCMP 10648 100ᵗʰ St Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z6 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/fort-st-john 250-787-8140" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 4:
- "When a crime has already been committed and no suspects are present (e.g., theft from vehicle or home, vandalism, fraud)"
- "Suspicious activity or circumstance or less serious nuisance behavior"
- "When you want follow-up information on a report you have previously made (Have your police file number available)."
Who answers the call?
In Fort St. John, police calls that are not emergencies go to the RCMP Fort St. John Detachment 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Langley (Township), Nanaimo, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver (District), Prince George, Port Coquitlam. All RCMP lines: RCMP non-emergency numbers. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Fort St. John?
250-787-8140, the RCMP Fort St. John Detachment non-emergency line 1.
Is 250-787-8140 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 250-787-8140 is the RCMP Fort St. John Detachment line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Fort St. John?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the RCMP Fort St. John Detachment has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Online Crime Reporting | Fort St. John RCMP | Help checked 2026-11-09
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) · 9-1-1 Services for Traditional Wireline, VoIP and Wireless Phone Services checked 2026-10-28
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline · Get Help, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline checked 2026-11-05
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Report a crime in British Columbia | Royal Canadian Mounted Police checked 2026-11-09