The Nova Scotia RCMP is proud to recognize and honour our dedicated public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW).
Public safety telecommunicators are the unsung heroes behind the scenes who play a crucial role in public safety. They are the first point of contact in emergency situations, providing essential support, guidance, and information to our officers on the ground and to the public in need.
"Every day, our public safety telecommunicators demonstrate their unwavering commitment and professionalism in their roles," says A/Commr. Dennis Daley. "They are instrumental in ensuring effective communication, quick response, and the overall success of our operations."
Last year, the RCMP Operational Communications Centre (OCC) received 251,224 calls for service. The RCMP would like to remind the public that 911 should only be used for true emergencies. Non-emergency crimes can be reported in several different ways:
- Use the RCMP online crime reporting tool for things like theft under $5,000 and property crimes.
- Call your local RCMP detachment's non-emergency line during business hours.
- Visit your local RCMP detachment during business hours and report in-person.
- Contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to report crimes anonymously.
Interested in learning more about telecommunications operators in the RCMP? Visit, Telecommunications operator careers (9-1-1 dispatchers) | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)