Crime knows no borders. Members of the RCMP are helping improve safety in countries across the globe.
Our RCMP Members are proud to work together with international partners to make communities and countries safer through peacekeeping missions, building local policing capacity, and preventing and investigating cross-border crime.
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Making a Difference Beyond Borders
RCMP Members serve in more than 33 countries worldwide including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Haiti, Iraq, and The West Bank. Since 1989, over 4,000 RCMP Members have participated in international deployments.
RCMP Members play a vital role in ensuring public safety in countries facing conflicts, disasters, and criminal threats. From peacekeeping to training local police forces, their work helps communities build trust in their own law enforcement and strengthens police systems. Across the planet, Members of the RCMP are respected and sought after, bringing their world-class training to all corners of the globe.
RCMP members serving in Haiti
International RCMP Specializations
Our Members are proud to serve in specialized roles that make a lasting impact worldwide.
Peacekeepers and Mentors
Supporting local police forces to maintain order, promote safety, and build trust with communities in conflict zones. Canada has a long-standing history in international peacekeeping, contributing to over 70 peacekeeping missions across the globe since 1989.
Criminal Investigators
Working with international organizations like INTERPOL to combat human trafficking, cybercrime, drug smuggling, and terrorism.
Undercover and Intelligence Officers
Infiltrating criminal networks to gather intelligence and disrupt illegal activities.
Forensic Specialists and Technical Advisors
Assisting in crime scene investigations, digital forensics, and evidence collection to uphold justice.
Liaison Officers
Representing Canada at embassies and consulates across 30 countries, facilitating cooperation between Canadian and foreign police agencies.
Human Rights Advocates
Promoting human equality in policing and supporting efforts to combat gender-based violence.
Crisis Responders
Providing emergency security and public order during humanitarian crises, natural disasters, and conflict situations.
Trainers and Capacity Builders
Helping local police forces improve their investigative techniques, community policing practices, and ethical standards.
A Global Commitment to Safety
RCMP Members represent the best of Canadian values – integrity, fairness, and compassion, whether they’re serving locally, federally, or internationally. Their contributions ensure that communities across the world benefit from stronger policing systems and a safer environment.
Through their international policing work, Members continue Canada’s legacy of global leadership in promoting peace and security, while continuously adapting to the evolving demands of a rapidly changing world.
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Honouring Members Serving Abroad
Many RCMP Members have made the ultimate sacrifice serving abroad in times of global conflict or when deployed on missions to support other countries. We will never forget the Fallen.
C/Supt. Douglas Edward Coates
January 12, 2010
Haiti
We remember C/Supt. Douglas Edward Coates, who died in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake while on mission in Haiti.
Sgt. Mark Charles Gallagher January 12, 2010
Haiti
We remember C/Supt. Douglas Edward Coates, who died in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake while on mission in Haiti.
Cpl. Derek John Flanagan
Fabruary 20, 1989
Thailand
We remember Cpl. Derek John Flanagan, who died as a result of injuries sustained while on special duty, in Chang Mai.
Sgt. Louis Roméo Dubuc
September 27, 1941
Near Ireland
We remember Sgt. Louis Roméo Dubuc, who was killed while flying an R.C.A.F. bomber to England from Ireland.
Cst. Gordon Evan Bondurant January 8, 1944
Italy
We remember Cst. Gordon Evan Bondurant, who was killed on duty while serving in World War II.
Cst. Kenneth Laurence d’Albenas
May 15, 1944
Italy
We remember Cst. Kenneth Laurence d’Albenas, who was killed when the vehicle he was riding in was destroyed by a Teller mine.
Cst. John Francis Joseph Nelson
May 22, 1944
Italy
We remember Cst. John Francis Joseph Nelson, who was killed during World War II.
Cst. Donald Gilbert Stackhouse
May 31, 1944
Italy
We remember Cst. Donald Gilbert Stackhouse, who was killed by a land mine during World War II.
Cst. Edison Alexander Cameron
December 28, 1943
Italy
We remember Cst. Edison Alexander Cameron, who was killed during World War II.
Cst. David Charles Gardner Moon
December 28, 1943
Italy
We remember Cst. David Charles Gardner Moon, who was killed during World War II.
Cst. Terence Graham Newcomen Watts
December 28, 1943
Italy
We remember Cst. Terence Graham Newcomen Watts, who was killed during World War II.