Do you have an old cell phone?

The Comox Valley RCMP often reminds residents to report any and all crime, suspicious occurrences, and to call for help when they’ve been hurt, they’re feeling unsafe or threatened – but what if you don’t have a phone?
The Comox Valley RCMP Special Victims Unit is making a request to the general public that if you have an old cell phone you do not use any longer, to please donate it to the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment. The phones will be handed out to victims of domestic violence here in the Comox Valley.
For victims of domestic violence, the need to have access to a telephone or mobile device is essential. During a violent encounter, a person may be frantically looking for a device to call emergency personnel to either de-escalate the situation or provide assistance.
Often during a domestic violence incident, there is yelling, chaos, violence, struggling, and trying to escape, regularly with children. A call to 911 could mean the difference between being violently attacked and being able to leave before an assault occurs, it could mean medical services are on their way, it could mean a safe place to sleep for the night, and then work on picking up the pieces in the morning. Regardless, the ability to call is essential.
If you would like to donate a phone, please ensure the following:
The phone uses a SIM card only (older phones cannot be used on modern networks)
The phone does not have a cracked screens
The phone has a battery
Apple devices must be signed out of the Apple ID and passcode turned off
Android devices must be signed out of Google play or any other account that links the owner to the phone
Please include a charger if possible
The donated phones will serve as a potential lifeline for victims of domestic violence here in the Comox Valley. They can be used in case of an emergency to call for help.
Phones can be dropped off at the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment located at 800 Ryan Rd., Courtenay, BC.
The Comox Valley RCMP Special Victims Unit thanks you for your generosity.