Safety and the Law
Learn about local police and laws in Canada, what to do if you witness a crime or you are a crime victim, where to get legal help if you need it, how to keep your family safe, and how to avoid being cheated by scammers and thieves.
Child Car Seats
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• Child car seat guidelines: understand different types of car seats and which ones your child needs
Domestic Abuse
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• YWCA Harbour House Women’s Emergency: temporary shelter and services for women fleeing violence in the home
CRISIS LINE – 403-320-1881 in Lethbridge or 1-866-296-0447 outside the city
Located at 604 – 8 St. S, Lethbridge
Fire
If you have a fire in your home or see one happening at another location, you should call 911.
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• Safety Education and Fire Prevention: the City of Lethbridge provides safety education and information about fire prevention, and offers fire station tours for community groups
Lawyers/Legal Assistance
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• Find a Lawyer (in Alberta)
• Legal Aid Alberta: provides affordable legal representation to low-income Albertans
• Lethbridge Legal Guidance: offers free legal guidance to low-income people who do NOT qualify for Legal Aid
Police
City police deal with most crime in Lethbridge and Coaldale while the RCMP serve the towns, villages and rural areas surrounding the city.
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Emergencies (in any location) – Dial 911 – You will be asked the address of where you are. You will be asked if you need police, an ambulance or fire department.
In Alberta we have three different kinds of police services. The Lethbridge Regional Police Service is administered by the municipal (city) government. Provincial Sheriffs are administered by the provincial government and The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by the federal government.
Police in Canada are here to help you and keep you safe. There is no reason to be afraid to talk to a police officer.
• Lethbridge Police Service (within the city of Lethbridge
Non-Emergency Reporting: 403-328-4444
Information: 403-327-2210
• RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police, outside of Lethbridge)
Scams and Dishonest Business Practices
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• Consumer Tips: the Alberta government has a list of publications that will help you avoid being cheated by dishonest businesses and salespeople
• The Little Black Book of Scams
• Protecting Yourself from Contractor Fraud: how to know if someone offering to do work on your home is dishonest, and what to do if you have been cheated by a contractor
• Tips on How to Prevent Fraud and Scams (for seniors): some common scams to watch out for, how to protect yourself
Victim and Witness services
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• Victim and Witness Services: if you are the victim of a crime or have witnessed a crime, you can get help dealing with the fear, shock and grief you may feel
Women’s support
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• Campus Collective Centre (for female students at the University of Lethbridge only): health and wellness resources and personal support