The Comox Valley RCMP will temporarily not be offering fingerprinting services for civilians needing them as part of application processes.
The RCMP made the announcement that it has halted this service for the mean time as of March 17. The move affects people who are applying to be fingerprinted for the following purposes:
- Employment
- Volunteer
- Security clearances or licensing
- Foreign travel (visa requirements)
- Immigration
- Name changes
- Citizenship
- Adoption
- Cannabis licensing
Residents of the Comox Valley who need to obtain fingerprints for criminal court purposes are still required to attend the local detachment.
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If you wish to report a non-emergency matter and are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment but instead call 250-338-1321.
