March 11, 2005
Additional Fund Information
Donations can be made to either of two separate funds: The Fallen RCMP Family Fund, set up for the families of the four slain members; or the “K” Division Slain Peace Officers Fund, set up to assist the division with the costs of sending its members to the funeral of any Canadian police officer killed in the line of duty.
Anyone wishing to donate to the families of the fallen members should indicate clearly on their cheque, or with a note attached to any cash, that this is for the FALLEN RCMP FAMILY FUND.
Anyone wishing to donate to the “K” Division Slain Peace Officer’s Fund should clearly indicate their desire for the funds to be directed there. |
The RCMP wishes to thank the public for their outpouring of sympathy and
support as we continue to join with the families in mourning our fallen
members. We now have information about where to direct donations. This is
the only approved and legitimate information.
Donations
In Alberta:
- Emergency Services Credit Union Ltd.
14909 - 121A Avenue, Edmonton Alberta, T5V 1P3
7203 Roper Road
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 3J4
- Common Wealth Credit Union
Whitecourt Branch, 5016 - 50 Street, Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N9
Or any of the 11 branches in rural Alberta located in Athabasca, Barrhead,
Dewberry,
Fairview, both branches in Grande Prairie, Grimshaw, Kitscoty, Lloydminster,
Provost,
Westlock
- Capital City Savings & Credit Union
Sangudo Branch, 4927 - 50 Street, Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0
Or any of the 40 Capital City Savings service locations in North Central
Alberta
In other provinces/territories:
Cheques may be forwarded to "Fallen RCMP Family Fund" at:
- Emergency Services Credit Union Ltd.
14909 - 121A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1P3
or
- Any bank branch in Canada can transfer funds to the Fallen RCMP Family
Fund at account #
10799 899 01 8103202 (there must be spaces between the numbers, not dashes).
Deposits will be collected until March 31, 2005.
Scam Alert
It is also with great regret that the RCMP would like to alert the public
to a charity scam claiming to be in the interest of fallen officers in Alberta.
“It is disturbing that at this time of national mourning there are
individuals taking advantage of the situation for personal gain,” said
Chief Superintendent Wayne Watson, Director of the RCMP’s Commercial
Crime Branch in Ottawa.
“As with any charity scam, we urge the public to ask questions and be
vigilant.”
These solicitations have occurred by phone and Internet-based
solicitations can be expected. As is the case with all charity scams,
the public is urged to exercise due caution.
Those who feel they may have
been victimized by a scam charity are advised to contact their local
police and the PhoneBusters National Call Centre at
1-888-495-8501.
We continue to thank Canadians for their prayers, thoughts
and good wishes at what continues to be a difficult time for us all.
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