November 2025 Slave Lake RCMP Release
During the month of October, the Slave Lake Detachment responded to a total of 420 calls for service, which included:
- 911 Act (Static lines, 911 hang-ups) (x18)
- False Alarms (x5)
- Assault (x14)
- Break and Enter (x9)
- Utter Threats (x7)
- Theft (x9)
- Mischief – Damage to Property (x9)
- Causing a Disturbance, Mischief (Nuisance) (x28)
- Mental Health (x9)
- Suspicious Person / Vehicle / Property (x26)
- Wellbeing Checks (x11)
Slave Lake RCMP raises awareness during National Family Violence Awareness Month
Slave Lake, Alta. - November is National Family Violence Awareness Month, a necessary time to shed light on recognizing and addressing the warning signs of unhealthy relationships. Harmful personal relationships can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. Awareness of the warning signs in these relationships can be crucial in recognizing when to seek help, whether for oneself or to support someone else in need. Slave Lake RCMP offers the following information to help individuals identify unhealthy relationships and where to seek help if needed:
- If one partner monitors or restricts the other’s movements, social interactions, or communication, it can signal control issues. This behaviour may include frequent check-ins, demands to see messages, or isolating the person from friends and family.
- Extreme jealousy, often masked as protection or care, can indicate underlying issues. This may involve accusations of infidelity without reason, monitoring interactions, or expressing discomfort when the partner socializes without them.
- Regular criticism, belittling, or manipulation are common tactics that can erode self-esteem. Emotional abuse may include name-calling, public shaming, or making a person feel unworthy or helpless.
- Using threats to instill fear, whether direct or implied. This could range from threats of leaving or self-harm to threats of physical violence if expectations are not met.
- Any act of physical aggression is a clear indicator of danger. Even if it seems like a one-time incident, it can escalate over time.
- Controlling access to finances can prevent a partner from leaving or accessing essential resources. Financial abuse might include taking a partner’s income, limiting access to funds, or coercing them into debt.
- Erratic changes in mood or behaviour, especially where anger or aggression is concerned, can create an environment of fear and uncertainty. If you recognize any of these signs, there are several ways to protect yourself and find support. Here are some safety tips and suggestions:
- Work with trusted friends, family, or a domestic violence counsellor to create a personalized safety plan. This plan should outline steps for safely leaving the situation, gathering essentials (such as IDs and financial records), and identifying safe places to go if needed.
- Many communities have shelters, hotlines, and non-profit organizations that offer support, housing, and counselling services. Police departments can provide referrals to these resources and assist in connecting individuals with crisis counsellors.
- Unhealthy relationships may cross into criminal territory, and law enforcement can offer support with Emergency Protection Orders if needed. Many police departments have specialized domestic violence units with officers trained to handle such situations with sensitivity.
- Keep a record of any incidents, including photos, texts, and a log of events. This documentation can be critical if you decide to seek legal assistance or protective orders.
- If monitoring or stalking is a concern, take precautions with technology. Avoid sharing your location, use privacy settings on social media, and consider using secure devices or private browsing modes for communication.
- Do not hesitate to call the police if you feel unsafe. Law enforcement is trained to handle domestic disturbances and can offer immediate protection, conduct welfare checks, and intervene if necessary.
- Isolation is a tactic often used by abusers to maintain control. Reach out to trusted individuals who can provide emotional support, stay aware of your situation, and help you with your safety plan.
Slave Lake RCMP warns of phone scams using AI-generated voices of relatives
Slave Lake, Alta. – RCMP in Slave Lake want residents to be aware of fraudulent telephone calls that utilize artificial intelligence programs to replicate the voice of friends or relatives. The fraudster will often give a sad story to gain sympathy from the victim and eventually ask for a large quantity of money.
The Slave Lake RCMP offers the following tips if you are unsure if you’re being targeted by this type of scam:
- Establish a unique and secret pass phrase with close relatives to verify their identity.
- Hang up and call the relative back to ensure you are talking to the correct person.
- If you sense anything is suspicious, hang up and call the police.
- Do not, under any circumstances, send money to anyone without verifying the identity of the people involved.
For more information about current and past fraud schemes, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and follow the Alberta RCMP on Facebook at @RCMPinAlberta and X at @RCMPAlberta.
Coffee with a Cop
The Slave Lake RCMP is dedicated to maintaining direct open lines of communication with the communities we serve. We would like to get to know area residents better, discuss your concerns and ideas about law enforcement, and conversely create an opportunity for you to get to know your local police officers to discuss our duties and responsibilities. This month, Coffee with a Cop will be held on the second-to-last Wednesday of the month, where you will find a Slave Lake Detachment officer having a Coffee, barring any emergency we are attending.
Coffee with a Cop will be held:
- at the FIX. Coffee Bar and Bakery on 317 Main St. Northwest, Slave Lake, on November 19th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Feel free to stop in and have a Coffee (or a Pop) with us.
Email Questions
To gather important input from all stakeholders and residents, the Slave Lake RCMP will be conducting monthly police briefings (like this one) to keep the public informed about our activities in the communities. In addition, we encourage interaction, and anyone with any inquiries, questions, or comments can contact us at: KSLAVELAKEDET@rcmp-grc.gc.ca . During each monthly police brief, members of the detachment will answer a few of the questions asked or provide education on a topic identified by the community. We look forward to hearing from you.
