November is Family Violence Awareness Month
Overview Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a behaviour that occurs in an intimate relationship. It can include violence, threats of violence, or elements of emotional and psychological abuse. It can affect anyone of any age, gender, sexual orientation, and regardless of the length of time of the relationship. It may be a spouse, […]
Reactivation of ISDs at 68 Street and 48 Avenue
Camrose Police Service advise residents and visitors to Camrose that the Intersection Safety Devices (ISDs) located at the intersection of 68 Street and 48 Avenue will be reactivated, in accordance with Provincial approval, on October 10, 2025. What is an ISD? The ISD, also referred to as a “red light” or “speed on green”, is […]
UPDATE: Assault on Police Officer
On August 31 at approximately 9:00 pm, Camrose Police responded to the area of 48A Avenue and 54 Street for a report of a male that was causing a disturbance and accosting users of the Mirror Lake pathway. Upon arrival, police identified the male responsible and determined that he was also breaching his bail conditions. […]
Grandparent Scam…Just Hang Up
Camrose Police Service would like to warn residents of the Grandparent/Parent Scam that has been recently circulating. Police have received several reports from residents who have received a telephone call from someone using the grandchild or other family member scam to scam them out of their hard earned money. The scammer will contact the victim […]
PROPERTY CRIME – RECOVERY OF STOLEN BICYCLES
The Camrose Police Service has been actively investigating a series of property-related crimes, including the theft of bicycles, reported over the past month. Following a thorough investigation, a suspect has been identified and arrested. On May 6, 2025, a youth was located and arrested. At the time of the arrest, the youth was found in […]
Increased Catalytic Converter Theft
The Camrose Police Service has received a sharp increase in reports of catalytic converter thefts over the recent days which included thefts that were committed in daylight hours in open, plain sight areas of our city. As a reminder to our community, we value your vigilance in reporting suspicious activity at the time it is […]
Camrose Police Service 911 Dispatch Center Announces Implementation of the Police Priority Dispatch System™
The Camrose Police Service is excited to announce the implementation of the Police Priority Dispatch System™ (PPDS™) within its 911 Dispatch Center to better serve the residents they serve in emergency situations. Plans to implement the Fire Priority Dispatch System ™ (FPDS™) are scheduled in early 2025. With this new system, emergency dispatchers will follow […]
Standoff brought to peaceful conclusion
At approximately 5:45 P.M. on October 17, 2024, the Camrose Police Service received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of 42 Street and 52 Avenue. Officers were dispatched immediately to the scene, where they began canvassing the neighbourhood. While conducting checks with local residents, shots were fired in the direction of the officers. […]
Announcing Trauma and Crime Support Services
We are pleased to announce the Victim Services Unit of the Camrose Police Service has changed its name to Trauma and Crime Support Services (TCSS). This name change is a positive step forward for our team and our clients as we continue to promote empowerment and possibility through a trauma and violence-informed approach. While our […]
UPDATE: Charges laid in lengthy Camrose stolen property investigation
Camrose… Charges have been laid against four people for their alleged involvement in a lengthy stolen property investigation. Nearly 90 stolen vehicles, trailers, farming equipment, and other machinery had previously been seized. Charges were laid on May 15, 2024, bringing the nearly three-year ALERT Auto Crimes unit investigation to a close. Known as Operation Elephant, the […]