Public Safety

Like many other suburbs on the island of Montreal, the City of Côte Saint-Luc has its own Public Security service. But Côte Saint-Luc goes beyond that with a volunteer EMS first-responder service for medical emergencies and a volunteer citizen patrol. In addition to our local services, we have strong partnerships with the Montreal police and fire departments, Urgences-Santé ambulance service, the local community services centres (CLSC), Canadian Pacific Railway Police and Federation CJA Community Security. Taken together, these services give Côte Saint-Luc a reputation as a safe community that acts proactively to keep it that way.

Public Security

Côte Saint-Luc Public Security is responsible for enforcing municipal by-laws, assisting residents and protecting city property. Public Security officers enforce parking and noise by-laws, patrol local parks and municipal buildings, respond to major incidents, divert traffic and much more.

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Philip Chateauvert
Director of Public Safety
Tel: 514-485-6800 ext. 5102
Fax: 514-485-8953
E-mail: pchateauvert@cotesaintluc.org

Public Security dispatch is available 24 hours a day at 514-485-6960.

For all emergencies, call 9-1-1.

For non-emergencies, call the police at 514-280-2222.

Fire Department

For years, the Police Department assumed firefighting duties in the City of Côte Saint-Luc. In 1972, when the Montreal Urban Community was formed, police relinquished their firefighting duties, and the City of Côte Saint-Luc formed their fire department.

When all of the fire departments on the Island of Montreal were amalgamated on January 1, 2002, the Montreal Fire Department took over firefighting responsibilities in Côte Saint-Luc. Côte Saint-Luc’s fire station became Station 78 of the Montreal Fire Department and is responsible for fire suppression, which includes fighting fires, protecting life and property and other emergency assistance. Fire prevention services for Côte Saint-Luc are now run from Station 65 in Lasalle, which includes building inspections to ensure compliance with fire regulations, prevention and public education.

Learn more about fire safety in your home or visit the Montreal Fire Department (SIM).

Contact

Fire Prevention Bureau: 514-280-0874

Police Department

Prior to 1972, Cote Saint-Luc had its own police department. When the Montreal Urban Community was formed that year, it created a regional police department, responsible for the entire Island of Montreal.

Côte Saint-Luc is home to the Montreal Police Department Neighbourhood Station 9, located on Westminster Ave., at the corner of Côte Saint-Luc Rd. This station serves the City of Côte Saint-Luc, the Town of Hampstead and the Town of Montreal West. For more information, visit the Montreal Police Department website.

Neighbourhood police station 9

5501 Westminster Ave. (corner Côte-Saint-Luc Rd.)
Côte Saint-Luc
H4W 2J2
Telephone: 514-280-0109
Fax: 514-280-0609
Web: spvm.qc.ca/en/PDQ9
E-mail: pdq9@spvm.qc.ca

Neighbourhood Police Station 9 is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

For police emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Fire Safety at Home

Frequently asked questions about smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, carbon monoxide detectors, etc.

Emergency Medical Services

Discover the all-volunteer service that provides emergency response services and first-aid training to residents.

Emergency Preparedness

Ready for the unexpected? These safety tips offer practical advice so that you can prepare for unforeseen emergencies.

Emergency Alerts

Receive notifications about events that may affect your home, workplace, family’s schools and more.

Volunteer Citizens on Patrol (vCOP)

VCOP members patrol the city, observing and reporting any problems. Find out how to join or sponsor the vCOP.

Vacation Spot-Check Program

Planning on going on vacation? You can use the free Vacation Spot Check service from the Volunteer Citizens on Patrol (vCOP).

More safety initiatives

Protect those who protect you: respect the Move Over Law

When you see an emergency vehicle approaching in your rear-view mirror with its emergency lights and/or sirens activated, the Highway Safety Code states you must slow down and pull to the right, if it is safe and possible to do so. This will allow the emergency vehicle to pass safely en route to their emergency call.Since 2012 when an emergency or service vehicle is stopped on the side of the road with its emergency lights activated,you must change into another lane in order to create a safety buffer. Also, it is illegal—and quite dangerous—to follow an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights and/or sirens activated.

Visit www.moveoverlawquebec.gouv.qc.ca to watch a 90-second video that clearly explains how you should move over if an emergency vehicle is stopped.

Please Slow Down lawn signs

The City of Côte Saint-Luc needs your help to make our street feel safer. No matter how many speed humps, bollards, speed trailers, and stop signs we install, the single most important traffic calming device is not something we can install on your street – it is you, the driver. When you operate your vehicle, you are piloting a 3,000+ pound metal machine. How you drive around kids at play, bicyclists, and pedestrians will affect how safe your people feel in their neighbourhood.

If you pledge to drive safer yourself, we will install a Please Slow Down lawn sign at your home.