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~1000 RCMP Members are proud to provide policing services to communities across Nova Scotia.
Nearly half of the province’s police officers are RCMP Members.
Our Members serve in 53 detachments in 39 municipalities and 13 indigenous communities.
Together they answer on average over 140,000 calls for service annually (2013-2022).
The federal government pays 30% of the provincial taxpayers’ policing cost, which represents a ~ $51 million contribution.
63% of Nova Scotians agree that they benefit from the federal contribution of the cost of RCMP policing (Pollara, Sept. 2023).
74% of Nova Scotians served by the RCMP are satisfied with the policing service they receive.
Only 14% of Nova Scotians would prefer the RCMP to have less control over local policing. (Pollara, Sept. 2023).
Less than half (46%) of Nova Scotians say that they are adequate resourced for policing in their community (Pollara, Sept. 2023).
Quality policing requires investments to ensure Members have the resources to tackle evolving situations and changing needs of Nova Scotians.
RCMP Members provide multiple specialized services to municipalities in Nova Scotia, no matter the size.
Forensics Identification, Collision reconstruction, Crisis Negotiation, Major Crimes, Traffic Services, Underwater Recovery Teams, Police Service Dogs, and many more. Check out the videos below to learn more about these services:
RCMP Members Provide
Multiple Specialized Services in Nova Soctia
National Police Federation –
Mass Casualty Commission Recommendations
Following the mass casualty that took place in Nova Scotia on April 18-19, 2020 the Federal Government and the Nova Scotia Provincial Government created, by a joint mandate, an independent public inquiry – the Mass Casualty Commission (MCC).
In order to share the perspectives of our Members, who were directly involved in the RCMP response to the mass casualty, and to address public safety concerns, the NPF was granted formal partipant status by the Commission and has been deeply engaged throughout the MCC process. The following report shares our recommendations stemming from the MCC, considering Members’ perspectives and how to improve community and Member safety across the province and rest of Canada.
Many of the NPF’s recommendations are oriented toward ensuring its Members will be better resourced, equipped, and supported the next time they are called upon to respond to a major critical incident.
Recommendations
In total, we have advanced 28 recommendations to the MCC and Government focused on improving public safety in Nova Scotia. These recommendations are organized into seven main themes: police resourcing, provincial policing standards, Member mental health,
support for victims and families, air support, improved technology, and support for critical incident response.
1. Optimization of Police Resources in Nova Scotia
Conduct a police resourcing model and funding formula review to identify and maintain an effective level of police personnel, and related resources.
3. Enhanced Support for Member Mental Health
Latest News
2022 Polling Results
Earlier this year, we surveyed Nova Scotians across the province to learn what they think about policing in their community. Here’s what they found: 79% of Nova Scotians served by the RCMP are satisfied with the police service they receive. Only 13% of Nova Scotians would prefer the RCMP to have less control over local […]
Members’ Actions at Onslow Fire Hall
Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding Member testimony from today’s Mass Casualty Commission proceedings.“Today’s testimony regarding the events that took place at the Onslow Fire Hall clearly demonstrates that Members validly believed that the individual outside the Fire Hall, wearing a reflective vest and standing beside a […]
Gunman’s Open-Secret History of Firearms Possession
Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the gunman’s widely-known and long-time possession and use of firearms: “Today, the Mass Casualty Commission presented important information about who knew what, and when, about the gunman’s possession, illegal smuggling, frequent use, and deep fascination with firearms. Surprisingly, we learned that […]
Final Minutes of Mass Casualty Rampage – Enfield Big Stop
Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the final minutes of the perpetrator’s movements before he was stopped by RCMP members: “Today, the Mass Casualty Commission reviewed the final minutes of the perpetrator’s movements before he was stopped by RCMP members. The Enfield Big Stop foundational document detailed […]