Our RCMP Federal Policing Members are a critical component of the Canadian intelligence and national security landscape:
Protecting Canada, Canadians and our interests against domestic and international threats – here at home and around the world.
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RCMP Members work in Federal Policing in all provinces and territories across Canada and internationally to protect our country, people and interests against both domestic and international threats. These Members collaborate with intelligence and law enforcement partners domestically and internationally.
~3,500 Members Serve in Federal Policing to protect Canada and Canadians
Our Federal Policing Members play a critical role in safeguarding Canada’s national security by investigating the most significant criminal threats domestically and internationally. Federal Policing is a core responsibility of the RCMP, and takes place across all provinces, territories and internationally.
Canada Must Invest in its Federal Policing Resources
RCMP Federal Policing has been under-resourced for too long. Recent threats to public safety, rise in operational demands at Canada’s border, and threats of terrorism necessitate further investment.
We are calling on Government for additional funding for Federal Policing to put more boots on the ground to protect Canada and Canadians and fight organized and transnational crime and these evolving threats.
- Organized Crime: Homicides linked to organized crime have increased by 148% from 2014 to 2022.
- Cybercrime: Reports of cybercrime have surged by 152% from 2017 to 2023
- Human trafficking: Police-reported incidents have risen nearly every year from 2012 to 2021
- Financial Crime: Fraud losses reported by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reached a record $530.4 million in 2022
Specialties
Our approx. 3,500 Federal Policing Members lead investigations related to national security, serious and organized crime, financial crime, and cybercrime. They also provide protective services to high-profile Government officials like the Prime Minister, Ministers and MPs and visiting dignitaries and ensure the security of our border and manage specialized security operations.
Border Integrity
Our Members work in Border Integrity Units across the country to keep our border safe and secure, protecting Canadians from criminal threats including human trafficking, drug smuggling, gun smuggling and illegal migration. RCMP Members work together with both Canadian and American partners and are responsible for protecting our border between points of entry, while also conducting follow up investigations when needed.
Cybercrime
Cybercrime can affect everyone, from individuals to businesses and government and institutions. Federal Policing Members work to investigate and disrupt major cyber threats to government, critical infrastructure, business and institutions. Data continues to become more valuable and our Members are committed to ensuring Canada’s cyber security and keeping Canadians safe online.
Economic and Financial Crime
Canadians and our economy are affected by economic and financial crimes. These types of crimes include money laundering, corruption, fraud, and market manipulation and are committed by organized crime groups and independent actors. Together with domestic and international partners, our Members address and eliminate these threats.
International Policing
Dedicated to making the world a safer place, our Members who work in International policing collaborate with policing partners around the world to fight against global crimes. Additionally, they participate in peacekeeping missions and promote safety and security.
Intelligence
Through collection, analysis and reporting, our Members in intelligence help fight crime from a local to a global scale.
National Security
Together with law enforcement and intelligence partners, our Members in national security collaborate to protect Canada from threats like foreign influence, espionage and acts threatening to destroy or overthrow the government.
Protective Policing
Members in protective policing work to secure Canada’s democratic institutions and protect designated and important people, places and events.
Sensitive and International Investigations
Members in this program investigate high-risk and sensitive threats to Canada’s political, economic, and social integrity, both here in Canada and around the world.
Serious and Organized Crime
The RCMP Federal Policing Program is responsible for preventing and reducing impacts of organized crime in Canada. Our Members in work closely with partners to raise awareness of threats of these activities as well as to combat criminal networks engaged in illegal activities like trafficking, smuggling, and more.
Witness Protection Program
Full-time and dedicated witness protection units exist across Canada and are staffed by specially trained RCMP Members who protect individuals who have assisted police or the courts and who may be at risk.
Anti-Terrorism
National Security Enforcement Teams across the country work to track, deter, disrupt and prevent criminal activities of terrorist groups or individuals who post a threat to Canada’s national security. Led and trained by the RCMP, Members across the country are part of these teams with other law enforcement and national security partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.