RCMP Front Counter Services

Police Information Check Requirements

• Applicants must reside within the City of White Rock.  Proof of residence is required.
• 2 pieces of Government issued identification.  Both pieces must verify date of birth and at least one piece must have a current photo.
• Police Information Checks for volunteering, the volunteer must provide a written request from the volunteer organization on official letterhead.  The request must also include the name of a contact person for the organization.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector must provide a letter from the employer or organization outlining the duties the volunteer has been hired to perform.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector will not be provided for applicants 18 years of age or under

Police Information Check applications may take up to 7 days to process. Please allow adequate processing time.

Electronic Fingerprints

• Fingerprints can be completed by White Rock detachment for residents of White Rock. Residents of other municipalities must attend the detachment where they reside.
• 2 pieces of Government issued identification.  Both pieces must verify date of birth and at least one piece must have a current photo.
• If your current address cannot be verified by your identification, proof of residence in White Rock must be provided (such as a piece of current mail).
• Fingerprint requests such as Vulnerable Sector Screening for employment, Name Change, Adoption, Visa/Waivers and Record Suspension: $70 (debit, credit card) plus an additional $25 payable only by certified cheque or money order which is payable to The Receiver General for Canada.
  • The additional $25 fee is waived only for Ministry of Justice (CRRP), Security Services Act, Certified Criminal Records Checks for Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Federal Government employees, and Canadian Police Forces / Civilians.
• FBI fingerprint requests - $70

Please Note: Fees for services at the White Rock RCMP Detachment are established through the City of White Rock's current Fees and Charges Bylaw and are subject to change. Where there is a discrepancy between this website and the Fees and Charges Bylaw, the Bylaw will be taken as correct. For more information, please visit the bylaw page.

Police Certificates

Police certificates are often required for permanent resident applications or for a visa, foreign travel or foreign work permit. You cannot obtain a police certificate if you have a criminal conviction. The fee for a Police Certificate is $70.

Reporting Scams & Attempted Fraud

Email, telephone and mail scams are reported by phone. If you live in White Rock, call the detachment front counter at 778-545-4800 to make a report.

If you have not lost any money and have not provided personal or financial information and you simply want to inform the appropriate organizations, contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre (CAFC) by calling 888-495-8501 (Option 3), or visiting the Anti-fraud Centre.

Search CPIC for Stolen Vehicles & Property

Members of the public can search the Canadian Police Information Centre's (CPIC) national database to see if a motor vehicle license plate or property serial number has been reported stolen to police.

Visit the Canadian Police Information Centre online for more information.

Lost & Stolen Property Reports

To complete a police report for Lost or Stolen Property, call 778-545-4800 or use the Online Crime Reporting tool.

Found keys will not be accepted at the detachment front counter.  Found keys in the area are often returned to the following locations:

• Surrey District 5 RCMP Detachment (152nd and 18th Avenue). Tel: 604-599-7810
• White Rock City Hall: 15322 Buena Vista Avenue. Tel: 604-541-2100

Found Bicycles

Report found bicycles to the City of White Rock Bylaw Department at City Hall.

• In person: White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue
• By phone: 604-541-2146 and the bike will be picked up by a Bylaws Officer
• Email: bylaws@whiterockcity.ca 

Firearms Enquiries

All enquiries and requests relating to firearm licenses or permits are handled through the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program. For additional information contact their helpline at 1-800-731-4000 or email cfp-pcaf@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The White Rock RCMP will assist with the disposal of unwanted firearms. Please do not bring firearms into the detachment, instead call 778-545-4800 and a communication operator will arrange to have a police officer attend to pick up the firearm for disposal.

The purpose of a Record Suspension is to have your Canadian criminal record sealed. There are many steps required to complete the process. For more information and an application please visit the Canada Parole Board Record Suspensions website or contact their helpline at 1-800-874-2652 or suspensions@pbc-clcc.gc.ca.
 
There are processes within the Record Suspension application such as fingerprint requests and local police checks. At the White Rock RCMP each of these processes has a $70.00 administrative fee associated with it. Please be advised that there may also be a $25 fee for Ottawa to check the prints.  Please see our Electronic Fingerprint section for further information.

Request for Copies of Police Records/ Access to Information & Privacy

Individuals wishing to request a copy of a police report may contact the Disclosure Clerk directly by phone: 778-545-4798

Informal requests may be provided directly to the requester if certain criteria is met.

Additionally, requests can be made through the RCMP Access to Information and Privacy Branch (ATIP). Instructions on how to submit a request can be found online