A letter to all Canadian Parliamentarians and Senators from RCMPVA President, Sandy Glen This letter is being provided to all Senators and Members of Parliament. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that twice in the past weeks RCMP members in Atlantic Canada have been attacked. We believe the lack of support […]
NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUAL MAILBOXES APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER BRENDA LUCKI ON MARCH 2, 2020. Update on the deeming of civilian members I know that our civilian members (CMs) are anxiously awaiting for word on the way forward on deeming, and I committed to keeping you informed of the decisions that are being made. This decision […]
Open Letter sent to Media Outlets I am a retired police officer with almost 40 years of service. I served with both the RCMP and in my last years with the Calgary Police Service. Like most individuals that are interested in policing, I joined for a sense of duty and love for my country. Canada […]
Surrey RCMP Transition: The NPF has recently completed an independent on-line survey of Surrey residents regarding their opinions and preferences about the future of policing in Surrey. The results show very strong support of the RCMP and our members and, importantly, for the retention of the RCMP as the police of jurisdiction in Surrey. The […]
Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on June 8, 2019, at the age of 93. Kelly will be deeply missed by Joan, his beloved wife of 65 years, his children Michael (Cathy), Bruce, Daniel (Betty), Mark and grandchildren Justin, Kate, Brett and Kurt. Kelly was born in Dana, Saskatchewan. After serving […]
CBC News – June 5, 2019 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police finally have their long-awaited civilian watchdog body — at least for the time being. Following years of mounting calls for civilian oversight, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced plans earlier this year to set up an external board of advisers to strengthen oversight of […]
GARRY W.G. CLEMENT © 2019 FrontLine Security (Vol 14, No 1) Is it time to modernize the RCMP mandate? There is no denying that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a proud history, having served Canada well since its establishment in May 1873 as a central police force. When it comes to national law […]
The Division’s attention has been drawn to a recent (April 10, 2019) article that examines the increasing inability of the RCMP to staff it’s white collar crime positions due to redeployment of officers to counter-terrorism and general detachment duties. While not in the article it should be noted that the Force is also facing basic […]
Barbara Duykers March 20, 1956 – April 2, 2019 DUYKERS, Barbara March 20 1956 – April 2 2019 It is with heavy hearts and tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Monica Duykers on April 2, 2019. It is rare to come across such a giving person. Barb gave all of herself […]
Dave Seglins, Rachel Houlihan · CBC News · Posted: Feb 13, 2019 4:00 AM ET I’m in shock’: Toronto police rule out charges after 30 women accuse former RCMP doctor of sexual assault(CBC News) Warning: This story contains graphic details Toronto police sex crimes investigators say there are “no grounds” to lay criminal charges against […]