Whitehorse RCMP Invite Public Input on 2026–27 Policing Priorities
The Whitehorse RCMP Detachment is asking residents, businesses, and community partners in Whitehorse, Yukon to help shape its local policing priorities for the 2026–2027 year. A public survey is now open and will remain available until May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Detachment-level priorities guide how police resources are focused in the community, including issues such as crime prevention, visibility, and community engagement. The Yukon Minister of Justice, the Yukon Police Council, and the Yukon Department of Justice set broader priorities for Yukon RCMP, while the Whitehorse RCMP adds local, community-specific priorities using feedback from residents and stakeholders. This survey is one of the main tools used to gather that input.
Official Survey Details
The RCMP is not reporting a specific crime incident in this notice. Instead, they are requesting community feedback to help determine which issues should receive focused policing attention in Whitehorse over the coming year. Participation from a wide cross-section of residents and organizations is encouraged.
The community survey is open as of April 13, 2026, and will close on May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. You can take part in several ways:
- An online survey is available (also offered in French / disponible en français).
- Paper copies of the survey and a secure drop box are available at the Whitehorse RCMP Detachment front desk.
- A clearly marked drop box is accessible during business hours in the lobby of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, located at 302 Steele St, Office 101, Whitehorse.
- A labeled drop box is available during business hours at the Kwanlin Dün First Nation Justice office.
- You may request a digital copy by emailing whitehorsefrontdesk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Completed surveys can then be printed and deposited in any of the listed drop boxes, or emailed back to the same address.
The RCMP thanks all community members who take the time to participate, as this feedback directly informs how the detachment structures its priorities for the coming year.
Why Your Input Matters for Community Safety
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, community-driven policing priorities are a key part of building safer neighbourhoods in Yukon. When residents share the issues they see day to day—whether they relate to property crime, traffic safety, youth concerns, or public disorder—police can align their strategies more closely with real community needs. These local insights help explain and complement the trends seen in data such as the Whitehorse Crime Statistics & Safety Report.
For residents of Whitehorse, this survey is a practical way to influence how policing resources are focused in your area. Consider what you experience in your neighbourhood: areas where you feel unsafe, recurring nuisance behaviour, or places where increased police visibility could help. Sharing that information through the RCMP’s survey supports more responsive policing and strengthens collaboration between the public and law enforcement. For those who follow ongoing safety developments, you can also monitor similar updates and alerts through our CrimeCanada.ca safety alerts hub.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the yukon community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.