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Can I text police on 101?
If you’re in danger but you can’t talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions depending on whether you’re calling from a mobile or a landline. Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.
Can you ring 101 to ask a question?
Report crimes online or by calling 101 if they are not an emergency. You can also call 101 to give information to the police or make an enquiry.
How do I file a police report Halifax?
Contact Details
- [email protected].
- General Inquiries and Incident Reports: 902-490-5016. When an officer is not needed at scene.
- Police Non-Emergency: 902-490-5020.
- Police Emergency: 9-1-1.
- Detention (Prisoner Inquiries): 902-490-5023.
- Duty Officer in Charge: 902-490-5028.
- Fax: 902-490-5038.
- TTY: 902-490-7252.
Should I report an assault to the police?
There is no legal obligation to contact the police, but the information you give them could bring a criminal to justice. Reporting the crime to the police could prevent further crimes being committed and protect others from becoming victims.
How do I file a police report for a car accident in Nova Scotia?
Call 911 if anyone has been injured. Exchange required information with other drivers involved as well as witnesses at the scene of the accident. Be careful what you say to others at the scene. File a police report.
Can you text cops?
A text or data plan is required to use Text-to-911. Texts to 911 will get a bounce back message if you are roaming. Texts to 911 have a 160 character limit, can get out of order, or may not be received. There is no language translation service for texts to 911.
Can U text 911 in Canada?
No. In Canada, the T9-1-1 service is only intended for Deaf, Deafened, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons. Voice calling remains the only way to access 9-1-1 services by a person that is not Deaf, Deafened, hard of hearing or with speech impairment.
Can you contact the police anonymously?
Call the confidential hotline on 0800 789 321. Report online to the Met Police. Give information anonymously via CrimeStoppers.
How do I get a criminal record check in Halifax?
Regardless of the application method, all criminal record checks are completed by Halifax Regional Police and there’s no difference in the cost. Call Halifax Regional Police at 902.490.5016 if you have questions on criminal record checks or want to check on the status of your criminal record check.
How much does a background check cost in Halifax?
Criminal record check: $50 Criminal record check for volunteer positions: $30 (Requires a memorandum of understanding between the volunteer organization and Halifax Regional Police.) Students who require a background check for their program of study: $30 (Proof of enrollment is required)
How will we respond to violent crime in Halifax Town Centre?
We will work in conjunction with other partners in a joint approach to the deployment of resources across the Halifax Town Centre. We will conduct joint visits to licensed premises and ensure a visible uniformed presence in violent crime ‘hot spots’ as well as maximizing opportunities for crime prevention activity to keep people safe.
How do I get my fingerprints taken by Halifax Regional Police?
Applicants with a potential match will be contacted by Halifax Regional Police and asked to come to Police Headquarters to have their fingerprints taken electronically. You can have your fingerprints taken Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find out more about vulnerable sector checks from the RCMP.