Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in North Cowichan, British Columbia, call the RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan Detachment non-emergency line at 250-748-5522 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in North Cowichan
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan Detachment) | 250-748-5522 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan Detachment say?
"Telephone 250-748-5522 Fax 250-746-2126 Location 6430 Ford Road North Cowichan, BC V9L 6C5" 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 North Cowichan, police calls that are not emergencies go to the RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan 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 North Cowichan?
250-748-5522, the RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan Detachment non-emergency line 1.
Is 250-748-5522 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 250-748-5522 is the RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan Detachment line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in North Cowichan?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the RCMP North Cowichan/Duncan Detachment has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Contact North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP | Royal Canadian Mounted Police 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