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A truck rests on a rocky embankment with its engine hood partially submerged in a lake. Coniferous trees and rugged mountains are in the background.

Group effort saves man from sunken truck

An off-duty RCMP officer didn't hesitate to jump into a cold B.C. lake to save a driver trapped in his submerged truck. Read about this remarkable rescue.

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Civilian investigators help convict criminals who defraud Canadians

Civilian Criminal Investigators work alongside police officers conducting criminal investigations related to cybercrime and financial crime.

Personal stories key to sharing experiences about racism and bias

The African Canadian Experience Workshop highlights the current reality for Black Canadians dealing with systemic racism, bias, and privilege.

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Officers share their experiences and hopes for the RCMP

A retired veteran of the RCMP and a constable who joined later in life discuss their start in policing, their work, and their hopes for the RCMP. Read what they had to say in our latest Q&A.

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RCMP officers help rescue dog from rapidly approaching wildfire near Cranbook, British Columbia

As a wildfire quickly spread through the First Nations community of ?aq'am near Cranbook, British Columbia, officers helped rescue pets that were left behind in the rush to evacuate

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Workshop teaches strategies to bridge communication gaps

An instructional workshop in Manitoba highlights how to communicate with individuals who have a speech, language or communication disability.

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In this Q&A, RCMP A/Commr Ches Parsons shares his story of trauma to help others (Health and Wellness Series, Part 2)

A/Commr. Ches Parsons took time off in 2022 to deal with PSTD. He wants his story to spread awareness about mental health and encourage others to take care of their wellbeing.

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'Life-saving' program helps RCMP officers return to work after trauma (Health and Wellness Series, Part 1)

Read how RCMP officers are helping their colleagues return to work as part of the National Reintegration Program.

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Sharing information critical in fight against human trafficking

Read how the RCMP is raising awareness to combat human trafficking across the country.

Two male RCMP officers stand side-by-side smiling in front of a mural of Mounties in red serge.

B.C. officers' small gestures help comfort families

Three officers share their stories about offering words of comfort and small acts of kindness to help someone in a difficult situation.

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Q&A with a victim identification specialist who helps rescue kids from abuse

Read this Q&A with a victim identification specialist whose unit is dedicated to identifying and safeguarding victims depicted in child sexual abuse material.

A male RCMP officer pilots a sled being towed by three dogs outdoors in winter.

Mountie's sled dog demos help break the ice with students

Read about how Cst. Richard Collins turned his dog-sledding hobby into a tool to help him forge community relationships.

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National Missing Persons DNA Program supports investigations across the country

Read how the National Missing Persons DNA Program is helping advance investigations and bringing closure for families.

A line of RCMP officers in red serge ride black horses while each holding red and white lance pennon.

The musical ride returns

Read how the RCMP musical ride is preparing to resume the tour in 2022 after a two-summer hiatus during the pandemic.

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Just the facts: romance scams

Canadians lost millions to romance scams in 2021. The emotional losses can be just as shocking. Check out more facts on romance scams.

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RCMP across the country preparing for 150th anniversary in 2023

May 23 marks the RCMP's 149th anniversary. In 2023, the organization is planning to highlight its history from coast to coast to coast to mark 150 years since its creation. Read more about what's in store.

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Rescu app an added tool to find missing kids

Thousands of children go missing each year. To help find them, the Missing Children's Society of Canada has launched an app that helps people access information about open and active missing children cases across the country.

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Diver discovery solves decades-old disappearance of Nova Scotia woman

A 20-year historical case is finally closed after a chance discovery by an RCMP Underwater Recovery Team.

Five RCMP officers with an elbow at their chest and pointed forward stand around an instructor acting as a VIP. Instructors in yellow vest watch their performance.

RCMP revamps close-protection training

Read the latest Gazette article to learn how updated training is preparing police officers to safeguard Internationally Protected Persons, like the Prime Minister and the Governor General.

Connecting with communities to reduce crime

The RCMP employs Community Program Officers in Saskatchewan to create and sustain connections with people all over the province to build safe communities together.

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RCMP forges close relationships in "city of 100 hellos"

Since launching in the spring, the RCMP's Community Policing Unit in Brooks, Alta. has forged connections with a variety of people both in person and online. Read about officers' work in the city of 100 hellos.

An RCMP officer in a regular uniform and an RCMP officer in Red Serge help a boy put on a hockey jersey.

Hockey gear donation boosting spirits in remote Quebec community

To show support after news of a teen girl taking her own life shook the Innu community of Pakua Shipu Que., Cst. Normand Thirnish-Pilot secured a donation of 25 sets of hockey gear for local youth. Read about the project.

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Charity takes a bite out of retired police dogs' medical bills

When an infection left her retired RCMP service dog, Ned, with a hefty medical bill, one RCMP officer was inspired to help other owners of retired police dogs. Read how this dog mom started the Ned's Wish charity.

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Northern communities receiving an extra dose of cheer as part of Adopt a Village initiative

After sending more than 2,200 kg of items to Fort McPherson, N.W.T last year, RCMP employees at National Headquarters are collecting donations for Kinngait, Nunavut for this year's Adopt a Village initiative. Read more about the project.

Two male RCMP officers in red serge and two men in plain clothes stand in a row holding toys. An airplane is in the background.

Toys for the North delivers each year for northern kids

Just like Santa Claus needs elves to make the magic happen on Christmas Day, the RCMP Toys for the North campaign relies on thousands of volunteers to collect and deliver gifts to kids across Canada's North during the festive season.

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Virtual RCMPTalks connects youth across Canada (Youth Engagement Series, Part 4)

Have you heard of RCMPTalks? The new speaker sessions are the latest tool RCMP officers and teachers are using to connect with youth across Canada.

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RCMP cadets raise money for cancer during pandemic restrictions

A day of teamwork and comradery at the RCMP's Depot training academy in Regina, Sask. raised more than $25,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Read more about the "Amuzing Race" and how it brought cadets together through training-inspired events.

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Inuit youth applying to the RCMP get help from training program

Inuit youth got a little extra help this year while preparing to apply for a career with the RCMP. Read how depot's –the RCMP training academy – Assisted Application Training Program is supporting potential recruits.

RCMP officer compelled to help at Ground Zero

RCMP Cst. Manny Pizarro unexpectedly found himself in New York City days after the September 11 terrorist attacks, helping with the recovery efforts. Read his personal account of what he experienced.

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Technology supports RCMP N.S. traffic enforcement

Traffic surveyors are helping the Halifax District RCMP Traffic Unit increase road safety, strategically respond to complaints and enforce the rules of the road. Read more about the initiative.

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Building connections to police in the Prairies

RCMP officers in Powerview, MB., have a lot to keep them busy. Read about their work and the opportunities the detachment provides.

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Depot continues training during the pandemic

With some modifications, the RCMP was able to keep the force's training academy open and graduating cadets during the pandemic. Read about what they did to make it happen.

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RCMP adjusts training to support Indigenous policing

The RCMP-run Canadian Police College is committed to serving the national policing community and their organizations' needs. Read about one such course that's supporting Indigenous policing.

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RCMP teams set to battle money laundering

The RCMP has created money laundering teams to track and curb criminals' efforts to legitimize their illegally earned money. Read about their work.

A sitting female RCMP officer looks at a computer screen with a banner behind her that states Project Lavender.

Program helps young women face modern challenges

Young people face modern challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Read how the RCMP's Project Lavender is giving girls and young women the tools to deal with their problems so they can make positive life decisions.

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Nova Scotia opens state-of-the-art 911-dispatch centre

Nova Scotia RCMP 911 police dispatchers are now answering calls at their new state-of-the-art Operational Communications Centre at their Dartmouth headquarters. Read more about the new facility.

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RCMP helps bring phone lines to small-town Alberta

Many residents of Bearspaw First Nation, in Alberta, finally have a phone line in their home, thanks to the cooperation between residents the RCMP and Telus. Read more about the initiative.

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COVID scams can look convincing, RCMP warns

Fraudsters are using COVID-19 to trick Canadians into parting with their hard-earned cash or revealing sensitive information. Read how the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is tracking these scams and sharing tips to avoid them.

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Police dog leads rescuers to man lost in the woods

RCMP Cpl. Jason Muzzerall and his police service dog Jerry found a man buried in snow near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L. Read how the efforts of the entire search team led to a happy ending.

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New interview room provides safe space for victims

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. Read about this collaborative effort.

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Officer works with community to offer learner's licence course

The RCMP is helping community groups in Stoney Nakoda First Nation bring driver's education classes to local youth. Students are learning the rules of the road and safe driving habits like being aware of wildlife.

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Community comes together during double challenge

When COVID19 and water problems struck Fond du Lac, Sask., RCMP officers were ready to help. Read about their efforts to support the community.

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RCMP investigators deploy overseas for in-person interviews

RCMP investigators flew to Bangladesh, in September 2020, to hear and record witness accounts of an alleged genocide against Rohingya Muslims. Read about the officers' work and the stories they heard.

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RCMP boarding ferries to protect passengers

RCMP officers are working with BC Ferries and Transport Canada to ensure passengers' safety.

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Cancelled Musical Ride Tour leads to northern relief work

With the cancellation of the 2020 Musical Ride, some RCMP officers are volunteering to do relief work in the North. Read about their experiences.

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Snowmobile safety involves planning ahead

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. Read their safety advice.

A female police officer and several young people look down a hallway toward two police officers (1 male, 1 female) with their pistols drawn as they approach a male actor in plainclothes wearing a bandana.

Visit to RCMP training centre opens teens' minds

Read how RCMP Cpl. Kimberly Rutherford and a group of high school basketball players from Gold River, B.C., put their skills to the test while visiting the RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre last January.

A female RCMP officer wearing a mask stands in front of a vehicle holding an orange bucket with a jack-o-lantern face. The open trunk of her vehicle is filled with dozens more buckets.

New officer finds passion in community policing

When Cst. Megan Letang moved to Bonnyville, Alta. after graduating from Depot, she organized local initiatives to get to know her new neighbours. Read more about how community policing helps bring people together.

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Dog handler remembers K9 colleague

RCMP Cst. Brent Bates is remembering his K9 partner Baylee, who passed away in September.

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Making connections helps officers serve diverse community

Building relationships takes time and a sustained effort. Read how this work of art is helping the RCMP in Surrey, B.C., better understand the Indigenous communities they serve.

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Police agencies target traffic troubles together

While the amount of traffic went down with COVID-19 health restrictions in place, aggressive driving didn't. Read how the RCMP and Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are working together to change it.

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RCMP and Cree leaders tackle drugs and gangs in new video series

The Onion Lake RCMP is working with the community to produce a series of gang and drug awareness videos and educational products.

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Tackling cybercrime during a pandemic

Cybercriminals are trying to profit from COVID-19, but a new RCMP unit is working to stop them.

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Dispatchers help police by asking COVID-19 questions

Telecommunications operators who receive and dispatch 911 calls are always asking questions. Since the pandemic began, they've been asking about COVID-19. Read how Operational Communications Centres are helping first responders during the pandemic.

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Mobilized officers support Nova Scotia

As the RCMP investigates the incidents of April 18 and 19 in Nova Scotia, front-line police work must continue. RCMP officers from other provinces flew in ready for duty as their colleagues focused on the investigation.

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Beware of COVID-19 fraudsters

Every day, RCMP officers receive dozens of scam reports — and this year COVID-19-related frauds are on the list.

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Two teams help Surrey RCMP address COVID-19

Surrey RCMP has two teams helping the detachment maintain service in the face of COVID-19.

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Victim-services clients get support during pandemic

Change is everywhere because of COVID-19. That includes how RCMP Intervention Services connect with clients.

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Sirens blare to thank healthcare workers, Canadians

RCMP officers, other first responders and members of the public are showing healthcare workers.

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RCMP teams up with art school to identify human remains

The RCMP has teamed up for a forensic facial reconstruction project

Depot sweat lodge shows new officers old customs

A sweat lodge at Depot, the RCMP's national training academy, provides a familiar setting for Indigenous cadets.

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RCMP test online crime reporting

Four RCMP detachments in B.C. are testing a tool that allows residents to report minor crimes online.

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How can police better serve Indigenous communities?

We asked four RCMP officers what role they play in improving relationships with Indigenous peoples and how to best serve their communities.

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Liaison officers build bridges in Akwesasne

Liaison officers with the RCMP and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service work together

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Police cut-outs target dangerous drivers

RCMP cut-outs, or decoys, are being used to get motorists to slow down.

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RCMP cadets learning more about Indigenous experiences

Cadets at the RCMP's training academy — known as Depot — are learning more about Canadian Indigenous realities.

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Just the Facts – Winter driving

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Bike rally supports officers with post-traumatic stress

Hundreds of motorcyclists including RCMP officers joined forces last summer to raise awareness about PTSD.

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Musical Ride horses help injured soldiers

Canadian Armed Forces Master Cpl. Shari Ireland was literally getting back in the saddle.Reconnecting with horses has helped her realize that her potential is not limited by her own physical challenges.

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RCMP officer balances curling and policing career

RCMP officers have many talents. For Cst. Stephanie Guzzwell, curling is one of them.

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Five ways to avoid becoming a victim of tax scams

Canada Revenue Agency scams, known most commonly as CRA scams, come in many forms — by phone, e-mail or text message. These scams increase during tax season, so it's important to be aware and be prepared.

"We need to own our organization"

In an interview with Gazette magazine, Commr. Brenda Lucki talks about her vision for the organization, her priorities and what matters most to employees

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Policing to a different beat

RCMP Cst. Justin Helm has combined his belief in community policing and passion for music to connect with youth in the isolated Hamlet of Fort Resolution, N.W.T.

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Is someone you know a victim of human trafficking?

Forcing someone into the sex industry by using violence, threats or coercion is a form of human trafficking.

A male RCMP officer in red serge stands next to five youth holding pink-taped miniature hockey sticks.

RCMP, Hockey Nova Scotia face off against bullying

When RCMP Cst. Blair Dole learned about bullying on the minor hockey team he coached, he knew he couldn't ignore it.

Internet safety tips for parents

The RCMP's National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre shares advice for how parents can help keep their children and teens safe while using the Internet.

Indigenous youth promote resilience in music video

The RCMP has partnered with youth and community groups in Onion Lake, Sask., to promote resilience and healthy coping strategies in a new music video.

Regaining focus

The nine-millimetre bullet that blew out RCMP Cpl. Tim Belliveau's left eye hangs from his neck on a gold chain. He uses the flattened piece of metal as a conversation starter about the day that changed his life.

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RCMP trains female police officers from Jordan

Female police officers from Jordan visited the RCMP in Ottawa this week for information-sharing and training to help strengthen their response to critical incidents and improve interactions with women.

RCMP officers, siblings reconnect on the Amazing Race Canada

RCMP constables and siblings Courtney and Taylor Callens put their police skills to work this spring as they trekked through the stages of the Amazing Race Canada.

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Putting people first

It's been four months since Brenda Lucki was appointed as Commissioner of the RCMP, and all eyes are still on the force's first permanent female leader.

A dream come true

As a young girl, Haley Vandepoele remembers meeting her local RCMP's detachment commander shortly after her family moved to the same neighbourhood in Landmark, Man. — a small town 40 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg.

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How to recognize a telemarketing scam

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.

Tips for driving on gravel roads

Gravel roads connect communities, farms and homes across rural Canada, but can often be hazardous to drive on.

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Officer tackles ultra-marathon in support of northern homeless

Walking 320 kilometres through the Arctic tundra was never something Cst. Marie-Josee Martel thought she could do.

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Contest inspires northern youth to get creative

Art work and police work have merged to create a new Aboriginal Policing ensign for the RCMP in the Northwest Territories.

Five tips to secure your home

To help victims of break-and-enters feel safe in their own homes again, A/Cst. Michael Dally from the RCMP's Oceanside detachment in B.C. meets with homeowners.

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Police dog detects deadly drug

After Doodz the police service dog and his handler, Cpl. Clayton Catellier, received new training to detect the drug fentanyl, they did just that — preventing a large amount of the deadly drug from reaching the streets.

Officer bikes 12 days across Alberta with youth

From the seat of his bike, Cst. Craig Nelson stared at the steep, winding ascent out of Drumheller, Alta. Behind him, 12 teenagers on bikes groaned at the prospect of pedaling up the mountainous hill.

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Virtual reality training

Technology is making it possible for cadets at Depot to practise dangerous policing skills, such as driving at high speeds or responding to an armed suspect, in exceptionally realistic scenarios too dangerous to teach by traditional means.

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Painting the way to crime prevention

A dreary grey wall on the side of Moon's Kitchen used to attract a bad crowd in downtown North Battleford. The dingy alleyway beside the Chinese restaurant was a petty-crime hotspot, with needles and empty liquor bottles often littering the ground.

Boomer to the rescue

Cst. Clay Wurzinger and his police service dog, Boomer, were searching for a missing Chemainus, B.C., woman on an abandoned logging road deep in the Copper Canyon area when Boomer's ears and tail perked up.

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Cold weather guru Cpl. Crisp returns for winter safety campaign

In Surrey B.C., when the warm weather goes away, the car thieves come out to play.

Shaping careers

When the Canadian Police College (CPC) first opened its doors in 1976, it offered nine courses. Today, the college has more than 60 advanced and specialized courses and workshops in investigative techniques, technological crime, forensic identification, e

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Dogged team solves elusive case

A television ad and a shopping bag helped the Victim Identification (VI) unit crack a child exploitation case that went unsolved for more than two years.

Students at a mock car crash watch a female police officer handcuff a woman next to a car. A male police officer and a paramedic are also on scene.

PARTYing with police

A crowd of Grade 9 students gathers around the contorted wreckage of two cars. Shattered glass litters the ground as three bloodied actors twitch and moan in the crumpled vehicles.

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Battling the Fort McMurray blaze, bringing residents to safety

More than 300 RCMP members from across the country joined forces to protect Fort McMurray residents from the raging Alberta forest fire, nicknamed 'The Beast' by first responders.

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Polar plunge practice

Standing on the edge of the ice, Cst. Justin Neufeld — dressed in full uniform — takes a deep breath and plunges into the ice-cold water of Paint Lake, Man.

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An angel on your back

When a young Mi'kmaq woman had been reported missing for three months from Eskasoni First Nation on Cape Breton Island, the community feared the worse.

Bikes for kids in the North

When Cst. Tim Harper and his wife, Alison, moved to Kugluktuk, they made sure to bring their bikes. The couple, long-time mountain bikers, took to riding around their remote Nunavut community — attracting attention from the town's children.

Mounties mend fences

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Combining forces with First Nations police

In 2014, a specialized team of police officers infiltrated a drug trafficking ring in Gespagegiag, Quebec. The operation involved nearly 50 police officers who seized hundreds of prescription drugs, marijuana and other illegal goods from the small Aborigi

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Date modified:: 2024-11-08