The Blackfalds RCMP released its latest weekly activity report on March 5, 2026, summarizing police work in the region from February 24 to March 2, 2026. The report provides residents with a direct look at local calls for service and where officers are focusing their patrols to improve safety in the community.
This detachment covers a wide jurisdiction including the Town of Blackfalds, Joffre, Clive, Penhold (Canadian Forces Base), and rural sections of both Lacombe and Red Deer counties. By sharing these weekly summaries, police aim to keep the public informed about local crime trends and how resources are being used across the region.
Officers are encouraging residents to use the Online Crime Reporting tool for any crimes that are not emergencies. This digital service helps free up officers so they can spend more time patrolling neighbourhoods and responding to urgent calls.
Local residents can also sign up for the CAPTURE surveillance camera registry to assist with investigations. These tools, combined with the weekly reports, are intended to help the community work together with law enforcement to prevent crime.