Highlighting the RCMP's work to promote safety within and outside of Canadian borders.
Impaired driving remains a serious public safety issue in Canada, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries each year. This article explains what impaired driving is, the substances that can affect your ability to drive, key statistics, legal consequences, and practical steps you can take to stay safe and prevent others from driving impaired.
RCMP is strengthening global policing, empowering women leaders and building lasting networks through the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement (JCLEC).
Inside the security mission at the G7 Summit where integration, transparency and community engagement helped shape global protection.
Specialized training and data mining model aim to stop child trafficking and sexual exploitation through cross-agency collaboration.
The RCMP is working to inform people about the dangers of sextortion and what you can do to prevent from becoming victimized.
The impact of fraud on victims can be detrimental regardless of demographic or fraud type. In addition to financial loss, many victims also report serious emotional and psychological harm and impacts on their social life.
Follow the Gazette as we ride along with an RCMP border patrol officer at the Canada-US border in Quebec.
The RCMP work with local police and community groups to help teens exit gangs safely.
The use of artificial intelligence by criminals, and police, is increasing. Find out how the RCMP is taking advantage of its functionalities to combat crime.
Cases of online child sexual exploitation are on the rise. Read how RCMP officers on Integrated Child Exploitation units are working around the clock to catch offenders
Refresh your knowledge on some basic facts on drowning, and a few simple safety tips and practices that could save lives.
Researcher Ena Lucia Mariaca sheds light on the hidden side of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of boys and men.
Sexual assault is a complex issue that impacts many people and vulnerable communities. Understanding the key facts of sexual assault and how to support victims can help ensure better outcomes.
Her first peacekeeping mission to Haiti, in 2015, left a lasting impression on RCMP Corporal Kim Deniger. Now she’s planning her third mission abroad
Read how RCMP Air Services is using a new helicopter and surveillance equipment to protect Canadians and support police operations.
A pair of RCMP officers in British Columbia have offered their colleagues continuing education in the detection and apprehension of impaired drivers.
The RCMP has recognized four of its telecommunications operators for their outstanding work at Operational Communications Centres supporting police and the public.
Romance scams use fake identities to gain trust and steal money. Protect yourself: verify identities, avoid quick money requests, and report scams.
Cyberbullying can have a psychological impact on victims, including anxiety, poor concentration and feelings of hopelessness. Get some essential facts on cyberbullying instances, and its impact on youth in the latest RCMP Gazette article.
Across Canada, police are seeing an increase in stolen catalytic converters, an important part of a vehicle’s exhaust system. Read how police are tackling the issue.
With help from RCMP training and equipment, Parks Canada wardens are now conducting speed enforcement within Newfoundland and Labrador’s Terra Nova National Park. Read how it’s making roads safer for drivers, vacationers and wildlife.
It started with a small tip and ended in one of the RCMP's largest seizures of child sexual abuse imagery.
In Prince George, British Columbia two specialized RCMP units are targeting drug trafficking, property crime and prolific offenders. Read more about their work and how they help keep the community safe.
Nunavut RCMP Superintendent Marie-Claude Côté draws upon her international peacekeeping work with her new posting.
RCMP officers in Powerview, Manitoba, have a lot to keep them busy. Read about their work and the opportunities the detachment provides.
Persistence paid off for RCMP Constable Jennifer Brady when a massive fraud case she investigated for months led to an arrest.
The RCMP in Alberta is helping train law enforcement and staff at Edmonton International Airport to identify human trafficking.
RCMP officers and employees deal with organized criminals every day. Read about some of the realities of organized crime in Canada.
Fighting online child exploitation is a team effort that involves police and caregivers protecting and arming young people with the skills to stay safe.
The Prince Edward Island RCMP's Provincial Priority Unit is focused on traffic enforcement, but the dynamic team can adapt to support the Island's policing needs.
The RCMP is partnering with the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, and criminology students to conduct safety audits so residents feel safer in their community.
The Saskatchewan RCMP issued an alert after crime analysts saw an increase in break-ins at churches.
A new interview room at the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre is helping victims of sexual violence speak to police in a more comfortable environment.
RCMP investigators flew to Bangladesh, in September 2020, to hear and record witness accounts of an alleged genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
A team of specialized RCMP investigators in Alberta are experts on everything related to auto theft.
With the cancellation of the 2020 Musical Ride, some RCMP officers are volunteering to do relief work in the North.
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RCMP officers in many parts of the country will be out on their snowmobiles this winter to enforce and promote safe driving habits on the trails.
When Constable Megan Letang moved to Bonnyville, Alberta after graduating from Depot, she organized local initiatives to get to know her new neighbours.
New and expanded rural crime reduction teams in Manitoba are seeing results.
Read how officers work across the globe to prevent war criminals from finding safe haven in Canada.
As many kids go back to school, volunteers are helping the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP keep school zones safe by reminding drivers to slow down.
RCMP officers in Brooks, Alberta, are working hard to stay engaged with their community so they can ensure the city remains safe during the pandemic and after.
Read how this RCMP officer is helping increase women's participation in Iraq's security sector.
RCMP in Red Deer, Alberta, are trying to catch property thieves.
Read how RCMP officers doing border patrols responded to cries for help along the Lower Niagara River.
Getting out of the house and onto your motorbike this summer? Read these tips from an RCMP expert on how to ride safely.
An RCMP officer in Saskatchewan is helping estheticians spot the signs of domestic violence among clients.
Read how RCMP Roving Traffic Units are helping keep roads safe while watching out for bigger crimes.
RCMP officers are reminding ATV riders to follow these off-road rules to stay safe.
The RCMP in Alberta are posting fraud-alert signs at Bitcoin ATMs across the province.
RCMP community engagement specialist Jennifer Kee works with Albertans to keep their homes and businesses safe.
Read about the latest facts and ways to protect your children.
Read these tips from an RCMP officer about how to reduce the chance of parcel thefts.
More British Columbia RCMP detachments are accepting crime reports online.
Some RCMP detachments are using Call Back Units to handle non-emergency calls and limit the spread of COVID-19.
RCMP are keeping an eye on empty business and industrial areas amid physical distancing.
Reporting a scam to police can help fight fraud and protect peoples' money.
RCMP liaison officers are stationed around the world to help their national and international colleagues.
A new drive-in detachment model is bringing RCMP officers to the remote community of South Indian Lake, Manitoba, permanently.
The account of the exhaustive search of two suspects in and around Gillam.
RCMP in Port Alberni, British Columbia, are going the extra mile to help both young and old.
No request is too small for police in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia
RCMP cut-outs, or decoys, are being used to get motorists to slow down.
The Surrey RCMP's Gang Enforcement Team is putting a new spin on how it tells kids the truth about gangs.
When a small community north of Winnipeg needed to flee an approaching wildfire, the RCMP was there to help.
Tenacity, a single tip and teamwork paid off for two RCMP officers searching for a woman missing since the 1970s.
Last year, Nova Scotia RCMP began promoting the #9PMROUTINE in the name of crime prevention.
Winter conditions can be less than perfect. Be prepared and use caution when snow covers the roads.
Read about how officers are working with investigators, coroners and medical examiners to find missing children.
A school emergency plan provides critical information and response plans for nearly 5,000 schools in RCMP-patrolled areas.
Human trafficking is a lucrative business that ruins lives. Read how the RCMP’s National Human Trafficking Coordination Centre works to raise awareness and support survivors.
Repeat victims of break-ins are getting some special attention from the RCMP. Project Lock Up is helping to reduce property crime and making owners feel safer.
The RCMP is helping lead international efforts to keep kids safe as part of the Virtual Global Taskforce.
It requires a focus that many people couldn’t sustain. The job of some RCMP officers and employees requires them to regularly review images, videos and written materials that portray the sexual abuse of children.
There isn't a typical day at the RCMP's regional Vernon North Okanagan detachment.
Travis Poland spoke to Rhonda Kawaleski, who has worked as a telecommunications operator for 18 years, about what the job is like.
In a takedown worthy of Hollywood, the RCMP followed suitcases filled with cash to dismantle one of the biggest money-laundering networks in Canada.
Helping to catch criminals and recover pilfered property are two of the big rewards for Bill Ingram, who volunteers with the RCMP in Surrey, British Columbia to locate stolen vehicles.
Every Canada Day, Parliament Hill is transformed into a giant outdoor concert filled with revelers. But planning security for the event starts almost a year in advance for the Parliamentary Protective Service.
"Abuse can be more subtle than just a punch in the face," says RCMP Corporal Samara Bilmer, who works in the Serious Crimes Unit in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Read what she says are the most common red flags of a violent relationship.
Forcing someone into the sex industry by using violence, threats or coercion is a form of human trafficking.
Deciding when to send in a tactical vehicle, bomb squad or canine unit is Superintendent Lucie Dubois's call.
As part of his job, Constable Alexandre L'Heureux creates a mold of a skull to identify human remains.
RCMP Constable Ryan Harnum speaks about community resources and coping skills during a domestic-violence workshop held in Moose Lake, Manitoba.
Using online buy-and-sell sites has become the fastest and most convenient way to sell, purchase or exchange items, advertise services or events. Besides the honest deal-makers are those who will take advantage of well-meaning customers.
The RCMP is spearheading new changes to police officer training to keep more drug-impaired drivers off Canada's roads.
The RCMP partnered with Manitoba Public Insurance last year for an awareness and enforcement campaign on the province's rural gravel roads.
Sergeant André Pepin emphasizes driving for the road conditions and weather when talking about road safety.
The RCMP's Côte-Nord detachment may be small, but the officers who work there crack down on big crime.
There's a specialized team of police officers in British Columbia who dedicate themselves to catching prohibited drivers.
Spend a few days on the highways of British Columbia's Lower Mainland and you'll quickly learn they're always busy and home base for a specialized team of traffic enforcement officers.
In an attempt to fight back against victimization of seniors in a small seaside city in British Columbia, White Rock RCMP has partnered with the community to offer a Savvy Seniors workshop.
Of cases where seniors are targeted, telemarketing scams make up the majority of fraud cases. Watch out for these five red flags to avoid becoming a victim.
Gravel roads connect communities, farms and homes across rural Canada, but can often be hazardous to drive on.
The program — also known as Pathfinders — helps residents with complex needs access services.
The RCMP's Police Dog Services are often called out to missing persons cases, especially when it involves a child or adult on the autism spectrum.
Drug Recognition Experts use a variety of tests to identify impairment, many of which involve the eyes: testing pupil size and tracking how the eyes move.
RCMP Corporal Jared Clarke is one of 11 police officers who work in Saskatchewan's Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
All 136 members of the Wood Buffalo detachment responded to the Fort McMurray fires, evacuating 88,000 residents in six hours.
RCMP used social media during the 2014 Parliament Hill shooting to gather intelligence, debunk falsereports, and navigate a crisis in real-time
