Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Penticton, British Columbia, call the RCMP Penticton Detachment non-emergency line at 250-492-4300 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Penticton
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (RCMP Penticton Detachment) | 250-492-4300 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the RCMP Penticton Detachment say?
"If your incident does not fall within the reportable incident types, call or visit the detachment at: Penticton RCMP 1168 Main St Penticton, BC V2A 5E8 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/penticton 250-492-4300" 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 Penticton, police calls that are not emergencies go to the RCMP Penticton 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 Penticton?
250-492-4300, the RCMP Penticton Detachment non-emergency line 1.
Is 250-492-4300 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 250-492-4300 is the RCMP Penticton Detachment line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Penticton?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the RCMP Penticton Detachment has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Online Crime Reporting | Penticton 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