NPF-FPN In The News
January 19, 2020 – RCMP union warns of officer burnout after pandemic delays training
The union representing thousands of Mounties says it fears pandemic-related delays at the RCMP training depot will worsen its staffing crunch and increase the risk of officer burnout. “The RCMP [has] always had a challenge, from our perspective, of having enough resources in the field,” National Police Federation president Brian Sauvé told CBC News. Read more:https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-vacancy-rate-union-covid-1.5868813
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2020 – RCMP union calls for clear guidelines on when body cameras can be turned off
The union representing more than 19,000 Mounties is seeking clearer guidelines on when body-worn cameras can be turned off — and tougher penalties for those who make false accusations against officers. “We believe that body-worn cameras will contribute to a greater level of context, transparency and accountability for both police and citizens,” said National Police…
Read MoreDecember 16, 2020 – N.S. Mounties facing ‘big morale challenges’ in year marked by trauma, criticism
Union says RCMP decision not to comment further on mass shooting ‘difficult’ for front-line officers. The union representing RCMP officers in Nova Scotia says its members are finding it challenging that the force has stopped releasing information about the April mass shooting, especially as they continue to struggle with the personal toll of responding to the killing…
Read MoreDecember 2, 2020 – RCMP gets $238 million to fund body cameras for officers across the country
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are ponying up nearly $240 million to equip RCMP officers across the country with body-worn video cameras in a bid to improve police accountability, but there are more big tickets asks coming from rank and file Mounties. The new funding was announced in Monday’s fiscal update and includes $238.5 million…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2020 – National Police Federation Supports Launch of Nova Scotia Public Inquiry
Ottawa, ON – Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President, National Police Federation, regarding the Nova Scotia Public Inquiry into Canada’s largest mass shooting: The National Police Federation welcomes yesterday’s appointment of Dr. Kim Stanton as the third Commissioner in the Nova Scotia Public Inquiry, and is calling on the federal and provincial governments…
Read MoreOctober 19, 2020 – Short-staffed RCMP can’t clean up political mess in lobster dispute
For years, significant cutbacks and wage freezes have eroded staffing levels, recruitment, training and other resources, and — most importantly — the morale and well-being of RCMP members. In Nova Scotia and all across Canada, officers are consistently being asked to do more with less. And yet, despite their ongoing brave and selfless service in…
Read MoreOctober 19, 2020 – Opinion: Governments need to resolve fisheries disputes, not the RCMP
By Brian Sauvé President, National Police Federation Across the country, and against the ongoing backdrop of COVID-19, front-line RCMP Members continue to deal with new and unforeseen challenges and risks. Years of cuts to front-line services by governments of all levels, political stripes and jurisdictions have left police officers across Canada increasingly tasked with responding…
Read MoreOctober 15, 2020 – After pandemic delays, RCMP union’s quest for salary bump resumes
Union wants Mounties’ pay brought closer to what municipal police officers earn After a series of pandemic-related delays, the head of the union representing Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers says salary negotiations are back in full swing — a process that could see policing costs swell across much of the country. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-union-salary-bargaining-1.5716946
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020 – The response to calls for action on racism is what’s really disappointing
The RCMP says it’s “disappointed” by those who took note of the very dichotomy between the arrest of the white man that barreled through the gates of Rideau Hall armed to the teeth with a message fro Prime Minister Trudeau….. Read more: https://www.hilltimes.com/2020/07/15/the-response-to-calls-for-action-on-racism-is-whats-really-disappointing/256519
Read MoreJune 29, 2020 – Support for Surrey police transition waning, but remains strongest in South Asian community
Surrey residents appear to be divided along political and racial lines in their support for the city’s transition from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to a municipal police force, poll numbers show. About two thirds of NDP voters oppose moving forward with the plan, but that opposition jumps to 81 per cent among NDP voters…
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