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WHY
WE
SERVE

Why We Serve – and How We Serve

RCMP Members work seamlessly across communities, provinces, territories and even international borders using specialized skills and equipment to keep Canadians safe; far beyond what you see in the headlines.

Organized crime affects everyone.

Keeping families safe in their worst moments.

Responding quickly and effectively to urgent threats.

RCMP Members Serve You

Our Members serve because they care. They care about the people in their communities, they care about your safety, and they care about making Canada an even better place to live. That’s why RCMP Members have sworn to uphold our laws and protect others – even as they put their own lives on the line.

150+ Specialized Services

RCMP Members offer over 150 specialized services to help keep you and your family safe. These range from Homicide Investigations, Gang Prevention and Enforcement, Traffic Collision Investigation, Counter Terrorism Investigators, Emergency Response Teams, Air Services, Forensic Identification Services, Police Dog Services and many others.

Learn more about the
RCMP’s specialized services here.

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Highly Trained and Skilled

RCMP Members are among the best trained police officers around the world. Every Member spends 26 weeks learning valuable technical and communication skills at Depot, the RCMP’s training academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. After graduation, Members are paired with a Field Trainer who acts as an on-the-job coach. Members also complete annual training and certifications throughout their careers.

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10-30%

Federal Government contribution to police services which use RCMP.

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Sustainable Policing,
From Coast to Coast to Coast

Municipalities, Provinces, and Territories that use the RCMP benefit from a cost-sharing agreement with the federal government. These contracts mean that the federal government contributes between 10-30% of local policing costs. As just one example, in Alberta, the federal government contributes more than $185 million in policing costs every year. These contributions allow governments to be more flexible with their resources, providing more funding for social programs, affordable housing, and building new infrastructure like hospitals or schools.

76%

of Canadians in RCMP-served communities are satisfied with the policing services

Canadians Support the RCMP

Public opinion polling over years has been clear: Canadians support their RCMP Members. Nationwide, 76% of people in RCMP-served communities are satisfied with the policing services they receive through the RCMP (Pollara Strategic Insights, December 2023).

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Want to Make a Difference in Your Community?

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Across Canada, RCMP Members make a difference in their communities while working with great people. Policing is a career filled with variety and excitement – no two days are the same. Career and travel opportunities are almost endless, and with over 150 specialized services available, Members can truly make their career their own. And with the National Police Federation serving as the union representing ~20,000 RCMP Members across the country – once you join, we’ve got your back.

Learn more about what it’s like to be an RCMP Member at our other website,
ItsToughBut.ca.

About Us

The National Police Federation is proud to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving communities across Canada from coast to coast to coast and internationally. We are committed to ensuring our Members have the equipment, resource and support they need to do their jobs, and to help keep our country safe.

To learn more, visit npf-fpn.com