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Most of rural BC, and some municipalities, are policed by the RCMP. For complaints about the RCMP, use the [[Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP]]. | Most of rural BC, and some municipalities, are policed by the RCMP. For complaints about the RCMP, use the [[Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP]]. | ||
Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force | Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The Office of the [[Police Complaints Commissioner (BC)]] accepts complaints relating to municipal police forces. That office also accepts complaints relating to the transit police and some tribal police forces, including the Kitasoo Xaixais Police Service and Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police. | ||
If you know which force the officer worked for (a municipal force or the RCMP), it's better to direct your complaint to the right agency. But if you don't know, don't worry. Both agencies <span class="noglossary">will</span> accept, and forward, complaints to each other to make sure your complaint is investigated. | If you know which force the officer worked for (a municipal force or the RCMP), it's better to direct your complaint to the right agency. But if you don't know, don't worry. Both agencies <span class="noglossary">will</span> accept, and forward, complaints to each other to make sure your complaint is investigated. | ||