What Online Services Can I Access Through the Chatham-Kent Police Service Website?

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The Chatham-Kent Police Service website (ckpolice.com) is the official online hub for the CKPS, and its homepage links directly to several self-service tools. From that single page you can report a crime online, check the Most Wanted List, submit a tip through CK Crime Stoppers, request a police clearance check, request a report, and use the Crime Plot tool. The sections below explain what each service is for and how to reach it.

Core Online Services on the Homepage

The homepage groups its most-used actions as direct links. Based on the site's own listing, these include:

  • Report a Crime Online – file a report without calling or visiting a station.
  • Most Wanted List – view individuals the service is seeking.
  • CK Crime Stoppers – submit information anonymously.
  • Police Clearance Checks – apply for a criminal record check.
  • Crime Plot – access the crime mapping tool.
  • Request a Report – ask for a copy of a police report.

Each of these is a separate destination, so treat the homepage as the launch point rather than the service itself.

Reporting a Crime Online

This is the entry point for non-emergency incidents you want to report over the web. The homepage presents it as a primary action, which signals it is intended for routine reports rather than emergencies. If you are dealing with something in progress or a threat to safety, use emergency channels instead of the online form.

Most Wanted List and CK Crime Stoppers

These two serve different purposes and are worth keeping separate:

Service What it does Who uses it
Most Wanted List Displays individuals the service is looking for Anyone checking whether a person is sought
CK Crime Stoppers Anonymous tip submission Anyone with information about a crime

The Most Wanted List is a reference page; Crime Stoppers is an action page. If you recognize someone on the list, Crime Stoppers is the route for passing that information along.

Police Clearance Checks and Request a Report

Both are document requests, but they produce different things:

  • Police Clearance Checks – a check of your record, commonly needed for employment, volunteering, or licensing.
  • Request a Report – a copy of an existing police report, typically for insurance, legal, or personal records.

Because these involve your personal information, expect the process to require identification and possibly a fee. The homepage does not publish pricing, so confirm current requirements and costs on the linked pages before applying.

Crime Plot Tool

Crime Plot is the service's crime mapping tool. It lets you view crime data geographically, which is useful for understanding activity in a specific area of Chatham-Kent. Use it as a situational-awareness resource rather than a live incident feed.

Other Resources Worth Knowing

Beyond the six core services, the homepage also points to:

  • Vulnerable Person Registry – lets family or caregivers share key details so police can respond appropriately in an emergency.
  • Fraud Prevention – guidance on recognizing fraud signs and practical protection steps.
  • Media Relations – the channel for news and public information.
  • Body Worn Cameras – information on the service's camera program.
  • CCTV Crime Prevention – how local CCTV systems use analytics and real-time monitoring for prevention.
  • Recent News Releases – dated media releases, including items such as a CCTV-assisted missing person search and a commercial structure fire investigation.
  • Strategic Plan – a downloadable document covering the service's four cornerstones: Our Society, Our People, Our Work, and Our Organization.

How to Get Started

  1. Go to ckpolice.com.
  2. Identify which task you need: report, check, request, or look up.
  3. Click the matching link from the homepage list.
  4. Follow the instructions on that page, which will tell you what information or documents you need.

If you are unsure which service applies, the homepage labels are descriptive enough to choose correctly in most cases. For anything urgent, skip the website and contact the service directly.