Giuliano Zaccardelli

RCMP expands Reserve Program for former police officers

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Monday, May 14, 2018
Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Government, Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Law enforcement in Canada, RCMP Academy, Depot Division, Giuliano Zaccardelli

OTTAWA, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Since 2004, the RCMP's Reserve Program has provided experienced police officers with an opportunity to continue serving Canadians, while helping the RCMP provide short-term operational relief when more police resources are needed.

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  • OTTAWA, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Since 2004, the RCMP's Reserve Program has provided experienced police officers with an opportunity to continue serving Canadians, while helping the RCMP provide short-term operational relief when more police resources are needed.
  • The RCMP will also begin accepting applications from former police officers of other Canadian law enforcement agencies in the near future.
  • The RCMP Reserve Program provides flexibility to temporarily back-fill positions quickly, without taking serving police officers away from their duties or increasing their workload.
  • Expanding the RCMP Reserve Program is an effective way of enhancing the RCMP's ability to respond to fluctuating requirements for trained and experienced police officers.