The Central Okanagan Regional District strives to provide a safe environment for all citizens. This effort requires considerable involvement from residents, as they have a role to play in making sure their streets and neighborhoods are safe. In that regard, a number of Crime and Emergency Service programs are offered through the Regional District.

The Crime Prevention Program involves hundreds of volunteers who are working to make our region a safer place in which to live, work and play. Victim Witness Services is also a Regional District service involving trained staff and volunteers who are there to support and counsel those who find themselves victimized by criminal activity. The internationally recognized Crime Stoppers program gives citizens an opportunity to anonymously report information on criminal activity for RCMP investigation. We also operate the Regional 911 call centre, so that anyone needing police, fire or ambulance services in the Central Okanagan can get the help they need by dialing one number.

The District is also responsible for the Regional Emergency Response Plan, which sees participants from Peachland to Lake Country regularly practice their response to various emergency situations. Their expertise and efforts have been used during floods and forest fires that have threatened our communities in the past.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Social Services organization is holding Information events for people who might be interested in receiving training and being a part of this crucial volunteer emergency response group.  Sessions are scheduled for Peachland on May 3rd and in Kelowna on May 8th.  View More Details

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