Free Fraud Protection E-Mail Course
HOW TO: recognize, reject & report investment fraud
HOW TO: avoid common scams that target investors
HOW TO: do a background check on an investment advisor
Service Level Changes
As part of our efforts to safeguard the health and safety of our volunteers and members of the public, Oceanside Community Safety (OCSV) has decided to close its Parksville and Qualicum Beach office locations until May 1st, 2020.
Oceanside Community Safety will continue to offer our Keeping in Touch program, Block Watch support with updates, as well our weekly RCMP Crime Reports.
Reliable Information About COVID-19
On the Beach - March 2020
OCSV's Michael Garland speaks with The Beach FM's Dave Graham discussing upcoming events.
Crime Watch Report - March 8 to 14, 2020
During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 240 complaints.
Crime Watch Report - March 1 to 7, 2020
During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 212 complaints.
Crime Watch Report - February 23 to 29, 2020
During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 240 complaints.
Making a Safe Lane Change
Mirror, signal, shoulder check, move. These are the four steps for a successful lane change. Simple enough one would expect, until you watch what goes on around you in traffic today. This is a basic skill that a driver should be confident practicing once they have left the novice stage behind.
Crime Watch Report - February 16 to 22, 2020
During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 219 complaints.
March is Fraud Awareness Month
Thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud every year. This is Fraud Prevention Month and the RCMP wants everyone to take time to further educate themselves on how to recognize different types of fraud, learn how to report it, and share this information with your family and friends.
Spring 2020 Distracted Driving Campaign
#EyesFwdBC! It's distracted driving campaign time. ICBC tells us that distracted driving is responsible for 26% of collision fatalities in B.C. each year. On average, 76 people die each year in a crash where distracted driving is a contributing factor.
Every year, on average, according to police reported data from 2014 to 2018: