At the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference in San Diego, RCMP representatives discussed Canada’s success in the fifth edition of Operation Northern Spotlight. Operation Northern Spotlight is a Canadian law enforcement outreach operation that proactively targets vulnerable persons in the sex trade industry in an effort to identify and assist them as … Read more
The second report from the federal Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has been presented to the Commissioner of the RCMP. The Witness Protection Program continues to seek out ways to best serve those needing its services, and the Advisory Committee continues to guide the Program as it makes changes. “The Committee is made up of independent … Read more
The RCMP released a video that highlights some of the dangers fentanyl and other opioids pose to first responders and the public. Featuring real life accounts of RCMP officers who came into contact with fentanyl while on duty, it is a sober reminder that anyone can be affected by this drug without even using it. “The … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have announced the six winning names of the “Name the Foal” contest. Full release is available online.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued a statement following the latest national security threat: “Earlier today, the RCMP received credible information of a potential terrorist threat. A suspect was identified and the proper course of action has been taken to ensure that there is no danger to the public’s safety,” read the statement. “As this … Read more
The RCMP has released the findings and recommendations of a review concerning investigations of sexual misconduct at the Canadian Police College. A review of the investigations, overseen by Paul Kennedy, former Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP, was ordered after the RCMP Commissioner was made aware of additional circumstances related to the events … Read more
The RCMP and the Canada Revenue Agency are warning again about the “taxpayer scam” as Canadians continue to be victimized almost daily. Pushy scammers impersonate CRA employees and demand either personal information or payment for a made-up fee or back taxes. They will threaten arrest – or worse – if the fee is not paid … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its security partners wish to thank the public for their patience and cooperation as they ensured the safety and security of international guests and Canadians during the North American Leaders’ Summit. Call 613-843-5999.
As the lead security agency for the North American Leaders’ Summit on June 29, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is mandated for ensuring the safety and security of the Prime Minister of Canada as well as the leaders from the United States and Mexico while in Canada. To meet this mandate, the RCMP works in … Read more
As part of a national security criminal investigation following the knife attack at a Canadian Forces recruitment centre on March 14, 2016, the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) in Ontario charged Ayanle Hassan Ali, 27, with a terrorism-related offence. Ali is charged under section 83.2 of the Criminal Code with three counts of … Read more
