National Security

Threats to our national security are continually evolving, presenting a challenge to governments and law enforcement around the world. Terrorists and terrorist organizations–foreign or domestic–are increasingly sophisticated. Members are linked through a variety of groups, organizations, cells, or internet portals, allowing them to operate in an environment where borders are virtual and detection is difficult. This “global operations base” emphasizes the importance of an integrated policing approach.

Plans and Priorities

The RCMP’s National Security Criminal Investigations section is committed to working in partnership with both domestic and foreign agencies to enhance preventive measures against the threat of terrorism in North America and elsewhere.

The RCMP will:

• detect, prevent, disrupt and investigate all threats to national security
• enhance the collection and sharing of national security criminal intelligence
• build new, and strengthen existing, partnerships
• work with all communities across Canada
• ensure border integrity and work with partners to prevent the entry of those who create a terrorist threat
• contribute valued public policy advice
• allocate resources strategically
• communicate effectively
• recruit, develop, and retain the right people
• optimize enabling science and technology

Did you know...

The Integrated Threat Assessment Centre (ITAC) produces threat assessments for the Government of Canada. For more information please visit the ITAC website .