The Regional District of Central Okanagan strives to provide a safe environment for all citizens. This requires involvement from residents, as they have a role to play in making sure streets and neighbourhoods are safe. We offer a number of protective services programs:
- Crime prevention
Hundreds of volunteers work to make our region a safer place in which to live, work and play.
- Victim services
Trained staff support and give practical assistance to those who are victimized by criminal activity.
- Crime Stoppers
The local branch of an international program that gives citizens an opportunity to anonymously report information on criminal activity for RCMP investigation.
- 9-1-1 call answering service
This region-wide service ensures that anyone needing police, fire or ambulance can get the help they need by dialing one number.
- False alarm reduction program
The RDCO requires all residential and commercial alarm system to be registered to reduce false alarms that require police response.
- Emergency Management
We have a regional emergency plan for emergency situations like flooding or wildfires. It is coordinated by the City of Kelowna Fire Department on behalf of the Regional District, the City of Kelowna, the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland and Westbank First Nation.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations website will have up-to-date information from the Emergency Operation Centre, when activated. You can also subscribe to receive e-notices when information is updated during any emergency.