RCMP FAQs

RCMP FAQs

• Chauffeur's Permits

  Removal of Municipal Chauffeur’s Permit

  Some jurisdictions previously issued municipal chauffeur’s permits to drivers of PDVs. This requirement has been replaced with the provincial Record Check Certificate effective September 16, 2019. Record Check Certificates are also required for drivers of TNS.

  For more information on the new requirements go to: Record check certificates taxi or limo

  The RCMP Campbell River can assist you with the following:

  All PDV operators are required to obtain a Police Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

  To obtain a police record check

  • Visit your local RCMP detachment or municipal police agency
  • Bring two pieces of government issued ID, one with a photo
  • Bring the name of your prospective employer
  • Bring the name, phone number, and email address of a representative from your prospective employer
  • The fee is $42 in the form of cash, cheque or debit card payment. Credit cards are not accepted
  • f you require fingerprints taken due to the vulnerable sector search, you must provide a cheque or money order payable to the Receiver General of Canada in the amount of $25.00 on the day your fingerprints are taken

  To maintain your PDV licence, you must complete a police record check every year. To protect your privacy fingerprint data is not stored. You may require fingerprinting ever year.

• Bicycles

  Information regarding lost, stolen and found bicycles. 
  
  

  What do I do if my bike gets stolen?

  If you are the victim of a bike theft under $5000 value, you can report it online at: www.bc.rcmp.ca/campbellriver/report

  If you don’t have online access, you can report by telephone to a non emergency line at 250-286-6221

  You will be asked to provide as much information as possible, such as make, model, colour, serial number, and any other distinguishing features.

  What will the police do after I report my bike stolen?

  The police will add the information to their computer systems and the officers will then attempt to locate the bike. It is a good idea to check with the pawn shops and advise in your report if you have any suspects or witnesses to the theft.

  What happens if my bike is recovered?

  If a bike gets turned in, the police will run it against the computer to see if it has been reported stolen and try to find the owner of the bike to return it. The bike is held for 90 days for the owner to claim it. After 90 days, the bike is sold at the Eagles Recovered Bike Program auction.

  Many times, the bikes are not returned to their owners as we cannot identify the owner. It is very important to report your bike stolen, even if it is not a high value bike, as many bikes are located but the owner cannot be identified.

  What can I do to protect myself?

  1. Record serial numbers so that they can be added to the police computer records which help identify the bikes owner, should they be recovered. If your bike does not have a serial number, engrave something on the bike, such as your driver’s license number or anything that would uniquely identify it. Phone numbers and addresses are not recommended as they are subject to change.
  2. Photograph your bike.
  3. Never leave your bike unlocked, at home or in public. If storing your bike at home, put it in a safe spot with a lock or inside a locked area. In public, use a high quality lock. For extra measures, you could also remove the bike seat or a wheel.

  Where can I find additional information about the Eagles Recovered Bike Program?

  Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 3097
  
  Contact Walter:
  Cell: (250) 895-0655
  Home: (250) 287-4666
  Eagles Hall: (250) 287-4990 BICYCLES

• Access to Information

  How do I get information from my police files? The following answer sheet can help direct you on the process of retrieving information from police files. 

  Access to Information

• Child Seats

  Where do I find information regarding my child’s car seat? 

  For information on car seat and booster seat ages and weights, contact 1-877-247-5551 or www.ChildSeatInfo.ca or contact BCAA.

   

• I’m hosting an event. What do I need to do to get a liquor license?

  Special Event Permits are for individuals who wish to provide temporary liquor service at special events (ex. Weddings, private functions, festivals, etc.). A permit allows the host to serve or sell liquor at the event in accordance with BC’s liquor laws and regulations.

  The application for Special Event Permits is completed online. Applications are then reviewed online by the detachments Uniform Division Commander. Please refer any enquiries to the on-line BC Government site.

  • Special event permittee resources and information - Province of British Columbia

• Criminal Record Checks and Fingerprinting

  Fingerprinting 
  

• How do I pay my ticket?

  
  
  Municipal Tickets

  Violation Tickets

• Special Occasion Permit

  Permit applications have now been taken over by the provincial government and the RCMP has no involvement in this process.

  Follow this link for information: Special event permittee resources and information - Province of British Columbia