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For 50 years, the RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Units (EDU) have responded to dangers most Canadians never see. This three-part series explores the people, philosophy, and evolution behind one of policing’s most exacting specializations. Part 3 of 3 explores the leadership, […]

For 50 years, the RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Units (EDU) have responded to dangers most Canadians never see. This three-part series explores the people, philosophy, and evolution behind one of policing’s most exacting specializations. Part 2 of 3 examines how the […]

For 50 years, the RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Units (EDU) have responded to dangers most Canadians never see. This three-part series explores the people, philosophy, and evolution behind one of policing’s most exacting specializations. Part 1 of 3 traces the origins […]

For many Canadians, hockey is more than a sport. It’s a shared spirit of dedication, sacrifice, and teamwork. During the 2026 Olympic Winter Games (which are ongoing at the time of publication), that connection only deepens as we watch athletes […]

When Canadians tuned in to cheer for athletes chasing gold at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, the world saw excellence on ice and snow. What most didn’t see was the immense planning and expertise behind the scenes to keep the Games safe — work that demanded dedication, adaptability, and unwavering […]

RCMP Members are proud to serve their communities all across Canada. But they’re much more than your local police officer: they’re your neighbours, friends, sports coaches, and volunteers. Many Members give back far beyond their normal workday to help build their communities into safe, vibrant spaces.  As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the power of […]

A missing child is every family’s worst nightmare.  Every year, approximately 45,000 children are reported missing in Canada, according to missingkids.ca. This translates to a child going missing every 11 minutes. Although many cases are quickly resolved, some become long-term missing persons police files.  For RCMP […]

This Guest Blog to The Locker was shared by Derek Sienko, Chief Mental Health Officer, Diversified Rehabilitation Group, an approved service provider working with Members of the RCMP and other first responder services across Canada.   Returning to work after an occupational […]

At nineteen, Staff Sergeant Cara Streeter already knew of the RCMP — but the idea of joining Canada’s highly respected police service herself hadn’t yet crossed her mind. She was studying with the goal of becoming a doctor, dreaming of […]

It was a quiet midnight shift in The Pas, Manitoba, when Cpl. Jeff Schirr opened an email that would quietly change the course of his life. It mentioned the World Police and Fire Games, a global competition for first responders. […]

We’ve seen it time and again: the armchair “expert” weighing in where they have little real-world experience.  There used to be a saying that permeated civil Canadian society: before you judge, try walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. It […]

You’re not just speaking for the RCMP, you’re speaking with the community. Cpl. Mansoor Sahak The first time RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak encountered a police officer, he was a young boy living in Pakistan after his family had fled the […]