Saanich, B.C.—At 7:39 a.m. today, central/southern Vancouver Island RCMP detachments and the Central Saanich Police Service successfully transitioned 9-1-1 call-taking and police dispatch services to the new consolidated emergency communications centre. This follows the successful transition of Victoria Police Department on January 22 and the Saanich and Oak Bay police departments on January 29.
All agency transitions for the region are now complete.
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Jasmine Bradley
E-Comm Corporate Communications
604-215-5023
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Saanich, B.C.—At 7:35 a.m., the Saanich and Oak Bay police departments successfully transitioned 9-1-1 call-taking and police dispatch services to the new consolidated emergency communications centre located in Saanich. This follows the successful transition of Victoria Police Department on January 22. Central and southern Vancouver Island RCMP detachments are scheduled for early February.
Media Contact:
Jasmine Bradley
E-Comm Corporate Communications
604-215-5023
Saanich, B.C. – The Victoria Police Department successfully transitioned its emergency and non-emergency call-taking and dispatch services this morning to the new South Island 9-1-1/Police Dispatch Centre, operated by E-Comm, Emergency Communications for British Columbia Inc.
The Central Saanich, Oak Bay and Saanich police departments along with central and southern Vancouver Island RCMP detachments will follow suit in the coming weeks.
To view a copy of the original 2017 announcement on this public safety initiative, visit the Government of British Columbia’s website.
Media Contact:
Jasmine Bradley
E-Comm Corporate Communications
604-215-5023
