Gendarmerie

New internal survey confirms major recruitment problem for Surrey Police Service

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Surrey, British Columbia

SURREY, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF) today released results of an exclusive RCMP survey of Members currently serving in Surrey which confirms a major problem for the proposed Surrey Police Service (SPS) and police detachments throughout Metro Vancouver municipalities less than 14% of current RCMP Members would apply to work with the SPS.

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  • SURREY, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF) today released results of an exclusive RCMP survey of Members currently serving in Surrey which confirms a major problem for the proposed Surrey Police Service (SPS) and police detachments throughout Metro Vancouver municipalities less than 14% of current RCMP Members would apply to work with the SPS.
  • The survey was conducted in July 2020 directly by management of the BC RCMP, and had an overall response rate of 95%.
  • Communities throughout Metro Vancouver that are already struggling to keep up with recruitment for retiring officers would face losing hundreds of current officers to Surrey.
  • About the National Police Federation:
    The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019.

Lack of Transparency, Real Costs and Timing Key Issues for New Surrey Police Board’s First Meeting

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Government, Law enforcement, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Surrey, Police

As the public body accountable to residents of Surrey on matters of policing, these issues are critical to residents of Surrey, and our 850 Members serving in Surrey.

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  • As the public body accountable to residents of Surrey on matters of policing, these issues are critical to residents of Surrey, and our 850 Members serving in Surrey.
  • We continue to be disappointed in the ongoing resounding lack of transparency on this transition, including the release of the agenda and details only three days before this important public meeting.
  • The City of Surrey, like most municipalities across this country, is facing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
  • About the National Police Federation:
    The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 front-line RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019.

RCMP Lay Charges in Rideau Hall Incident

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Friday, July 3, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Public Safety Canada, Gendarmerie, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams

OTTAWA, ON, July 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The RCMP has charged one individual in relation to the incident at Rideau Hall on July 2, 2020, where a suspect breached security measures to gain unauthorized access to the grounds.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The RCMP has charged one individual in relation to the incident at Rideau Hall on July 2, 2020, where a suspect breached security measures to gain unauthorized access to the grounds.
  • The individual was arrested by members of RCMP National Division and the Ottawa branch of RCMP's Integrated National Security Team (INSET) is leading the investigation.
  • Corey Hurren(46 years old) of Manitoba is facing 22 criminal charges in relation to the possession and transportation of firearms, as well as other criminal code charges.
  • Our members were vigilant, reacted quickly and used successful de-escalation techniques to resolve this highly volatile incident swiftly and without injury to anyone.

The names of our RCMP foals have been "S"-tablished!

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Government, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Pakenham, Canada

In light of the serious situation going on around the world, some thought was originally given to postponing the contest.

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  • In light of the serious situation going on around the world, some thought was originally given to postponing the contest.
  • The RCMP has been breeding its own horses for over 80 years now.
  • This year, the winning names will be given to 9 new foals recently born at the breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario.
  • SHeidi, a combination of Super and Heidi, is named in memory of the late Constable Heidi Stevenson, who proudly served as an RCMP officer for 23 years.

NATIVE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF CANADA CALLS ON POLICE & POLITICIANS TO TAKE THREE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO END POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada, Brenda Lucki

The recent police killings of Chantel Moore and Rodney Levi in New Brunswick, and the battering of Athabasca ChipewyanChief Allan Adam by RCMP officers in Alberta, have brought the issue to national attention.

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  • The recent police killings of Chantel Moore and Rodney Levi in New Brunswick, and the battering of Athabasca ChipewyanChief Allan Adam by RCMP officers in Alberta, have brought the issue to national attention.
  • The national organization is asking police and politicians to use this moment to implement measures that will prevent more lives from being lost.
  • NWAC President Lorraine Whitman has arranged to meet in July with RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki.
  • NWAC is also asking the RCMP and other Canadian police forces to join NWAC in forming a task force that will rewrite the relationship between police and Indigenous women.

Media Statement regarding 50-month prolonged IIO investigation and BCPS charge approval in Prince George

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Government, Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

We support and work to protect every Canadians right to be treated fairly and equally.

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  • We support and work to protect every Canadians right to be treated fairly and equally.
  • These RCMP Members have continued to serve their communities diligently and professionally while this protracted investigation took place, and now face additional years of uncertainty awaiting trial and verdict.
  • The brave men and women who stand up to protect Canadians from those that would do them harm deserve better than to be subjected to a prolonged four-and-a-half year investigation.
  • Better resourcing and support for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Inquiry into Nova Scotia Mass Shooting Provides an Opportunity for More Effective and Meaningful Systemic Reform

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Government, Prevention, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Autonomous underwater vehicle, Police

When a tragedy like this occurs, its short-sighted and insufficient to only look at the hours requiring an urgent police response, said Sauv.

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  • When a tragedy like this occurs, its short-sighted and insufficient to only look at the hours requiring an urgent police response, said Sauv.
  • Did the shooter have a history of domestic abuse, and how was this addressed by the courts or government agencies?
  • Front-line RCMPMembers bravely and professionally intervened during an on-going mass shooting that could otherwise have resulted in even more deaths, added Sauv.
  • Better resourcing and support for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Media Statement from Brian Sauvé, President: Racism and the Importance of Respect for all Canadians, including Members of the RCMP

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Government of Canada, Government, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada

We believe recent and ongoing conversations, protests and education are an important expression of our shared desire and commitment to change.

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  • We believe recent and ongoing conversations, protests and education are an important expression of our shared desire and commitment to change.
  • In 2019, the National Police Federation was certified as the sole bargaining agent for front-line Members of the RCMP to ensure they have an external voice to speak on their behalf.
  • Our nearly 20,000 Members know their chosen front-line career path comes with many levels of internal and external professional oversight and regulation here in Canada.
  • Better resourcing and support for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.

Name the Puppy 2020: Announcing the winners

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Government of Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Government, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada, Police dog

INNISFAIL, AB, April 29, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Name the Puppy contest.

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  • INNISFAIL, AB, April 29, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Name the Puppy contest.
  • The winning names will be given to the first 13 puppies born at the Police Dog Services Training Centre in 2020.
  • "Thank you to all the children who entered," said Staff Sergeant Gary Creed, Senior Trainer and acting Officer in Charge of the Police Dog Service Training Centre.
  • The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta, is the training centrefor all RCMP police dog teams in Canada.

OSC and RCMP issue joint warning on coronavirus investment scams

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Economy, Finance, Money, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Investor

The OSC and RCMP-IMET encourage anyone who is considering buying or selling an investment to first do research or talk to their registered investment advisor.

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  • The OSC and RCMP-IMET encourage anyone who is considering buying or selling an investment to first do research or talk to their registered investment advisor.
  • Warnings About Your Finances :fraudsters are using the fear of current economic conditions to target individuals, posing as their bank or investment advisor.
  • The RCMP and CAFC have a developed a page with information on how to protect yourself and avoid potential scams related to COVID-19.
  • Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at http://www.osc.gov.on.ca .