Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Prince George, British Columbia, call the RCMP Prince George Detachment non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Prince George
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (RCMP Prince George Detachment) | 250-561-3300 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the RCMP Prince George Detachment say?
"If your incident does not fall within the reportable incident types, call or visit the detachment at: Prince George RCMP 455 Victoria St Prince George, BC V2L 0B7 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/prince-george pg_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca 250-561-3300" 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 Prince George, police calls that are not emergencies go to the RCMP Prince George Detachment 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Langley (Township), Nanaimo, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver (District), Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver (City). 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 Prince George?
250-561-3300, the RCMP Prince George Detachment non-emergency line 1.
Is 250-561-3300 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 250-561-3300 is the RCMP Prince George Detachment line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Prince George?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the RCMP Prince George Detachment has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Online Crime Reporting | Prince George 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