Gendarmerie

Statement: Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations for Budget 2021

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Government of Canada, Government, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Standing committee

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ -Following is a statement from Brian Sauv, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations for Budget 2021.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ -Following is a statement from Brian Sauv, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations for Budget 2021.
  • "The National Police Federation welcomes the Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance's 2021 pre-Budget recommendations.
  • Sustained and ongoing recruitment and training is key to public safety nationally, and in all communities where our Members serve.
  • Better resourcing and supports for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee issues its annual report to RCMP Commissioner

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Law enforcement, Government of Canada, Government, Public Safety Canada, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Witness protection, United States Federal Witness Protection Program

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP.
  • The Committee advises the Commissioner on matters related to the effective operation of the federal Witness Protection Program.
  • "The Witness Protection Program thanks the Advisory Committee for its report and will continue to implement the important recommendations made in the report," said Assistant Commissioner Michel Arcand, Federal Policing Criminal Operations.
  • The RCMP, on behalf of Public Safety Canada, administers the federal Witness Protection Program as directed in the Witness Protection Program Act.

Body-worn cameras boost transparency, community relations, evidence collection

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Government, Law enforcement, Portable electronics, Video, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Body camera, Police, Police body camera

The RCMP study found challenges with durability, battery life, and keeping the device mounted on the uniform.

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  • The RCMP study found challenges with durability, battery life, and keeping the device mounted on the uniform.
  • Since then, technology has advanced, costs have fallen, and deployment of BWCs in police services has become more prevalent.
  • "We believe that body-worn cameras will contribute to a greater level of context, transparency and accountability for both police and citizens.
  • Better resourcing and supports for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson named to WXN's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Heidi, Stevenson, Courage

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2020 /CNW/ -The National Police Federation would like to congratulate the late Constable Heidi Stevenson for being named to the 2020 edition of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners .

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2020 /CNW/ -The National Police Federation would like to congratulate the late Constable Heidi Stevenson for being named to the 2020 edition of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners .
  • Thousands of talented women across the country are nominated annually to the Top 100 list, but only a select few are chosen.
  • This year's Top 100 list features a new category Women of Courage to recognize the extraordinary women whose work carried inherent risks and, tragically, their lives.
  • The late RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson joins the late Captain Jenn Casey and the late Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough as the inaugural, posthumous recipients of this new category.

Minister Blair announces the reappointment of RCMP Management Advisory Board members

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Saturday, November 28, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Emergency management, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, Advisory board, RCMP harassment policy

Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the reappointment of the RCMP Management Advisory Board members so they can continue their important work.

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  • Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the reappointment of the RCMP Management Advisory Board members so they can continue their important work.
  • - The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
    "The Management Advisory Board plays a critical role in the future ofourorganization.
  • The RCMP Management Advisory Board provides expertise and advice on transformation, workplace well-being, human resources, modern management practices, information technology and other specialized fields.
  • The Governor in Council appointed the RCMP Management Advisory Board members for terms of 18-months, starting on June 2, 2019.

Increased supports needed to address gun violence and illegal firearms in Canada

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Law enforcement, Gun politics, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Gun violence

Yet illegal guns and shootings are on the rise, as is the annual rate of increase of gun violence, resulting in tragic loss of life and injuries to innocent Canadians.

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  • Yet illegal guns and shootings are on the rise, as is the annual rate of increase of gun violence, resulting in tragic loss of life and injuries to innocent Canadians.
  • "The NPF takes this issue very seriously because, as police officers, we routinely see first-hand how illegal weapons are directly linked to increased gun violence and, sadly, death," said Brian Sauv, President, National Police Federation.
  • The firearms being used the majority of these instances are either already prohibited or restricted in Canada, illustrating the issue of the complexity of illegal firearms usage.
  • Better resourcing and supports for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Information Commissioner’s special report on a systemic investigation into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Caroline Maynard, Information Commissioner of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Gatineau, Quebec, November 17, 2020 The Information Commissioner of Canadas special report Access at Issue: The need for leadership was tabled in Parliament today.

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  • Gatineau, Quebec, November 17, 2020 The Information Commissioner of Canadas special report Access at Issue: The need for leadership was tabled in Parliament today.
  • The report details the results of her investigation into systemic issues affecting the Royal Canadian Mounted Polices (RCMP) handling of access to information requests.
  • The key findings in my special report lead me to conclude the obvious: a change of course in the area of access at the RCMP is urgently needed, said Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard.
  • For media enquiries, please contact:
    Natalie Bartlett
    Manager, Communications and Linguistic Services
    Office of the Information Commissioner
    Tel.

MEDIA STATEMENT - NPF meets with federal officials to reiterate critical funding asks

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Government, Law enforcement, Articles, Crime prevention, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Police

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The following is a statement from Brian Sauv, President of the National Police Federation, ahead of planned meetings with federal officials next week to reiterate our critical funding asks.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The following is a statement from Brian Sauv, President of the National Police Federation, ahead of planned meetings with federal officials next week to reiterate our critical funding asks.
  • "RCMP Members have experienced new and unforeseen challenges over the past decade, all of which have been further exacerbated by the risks and demands of COVID-19.
  • Despite years of significant cutbacks, the demand for policing that goes beyond crime prevention and law enforcement is greater than ever.
  • The National Police Federation believes the federal government must address these timely and pressing challenges, and more, to ensure ongoing community, public and Member safety.

Technical Safety BC releases investigation findings regarding Sea to Sky Gondola

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Government of Canada, Law enforcement, Government, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Vancouver, BC, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Safety BC, British Columbias independent regulator overseeing technical systems and equipment, has concluded its investigation into the most recent incident involving the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Safety BC, British Columbias independent regulator overseeing technical systems and equipment, has concluded its investigation into the most recent incident involving the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish.
  • Technical Safety BC worked in cooperation with the RCMP throughout the investigation and will continue to support their efforts during their criminal investigation.
  • Technical Safety BC experts are also readily available to provide additional support or guidance to operators beyond their regular inspection schedules.
  • Technical Safety BC (formerly BC Safety Authority) is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment.

Brane Inc Welcomes New Advisors Wellington Advocacy and Former Ambassador Bruno Saccomani

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Mounted police, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Wellington

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Brane Inc., a leading digital asset custodian service, announced today that Wellington Advocacy has joined its Advisory Board.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Brane Inc., a leading digital asset custodian service, announced today that Wellington Advocacy has joined its Advisory Board.
  • Representing Wellington Advocacy is Canada's former Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq, RCMP Superintendent (Ret.)
  • "Bruno Saccomani's keen understanding of the law enforcement landscape, together with Wellington Advocacy's network of public officials, will support the growth of Brane Inc.," said Nick Koolsbergen, CEO of Wellington Advocacy.
  • Brane is excited to work with Wellington Advocacy and the former Ambassador to speak to those agencies and offer our digital asset custodial services."