Vol. 81, No. 2
Recruiting, retention, retirement Options and opportunity at every stage of a policing career
Table of contents
Editorial message
A career of your making
Depending on where you live, spring is a time that gets us thinking about new possibilities. For many, it's a natural time to renew, refocus and plan ahead.
News notes
Workplace sweat lodge a place for calm reflection
A sweat lodge built at the RCMP's headquarters in Halifax, N.S., last fall is providing employees a place for thought and contemplation.
Social media tips target traffic troubles
Manitoba RCMP are using new media to tackle an old problem — traffic violations.
Rock show hits home
The musical Love Bomb, which was written using real-life police cases, is part of a partnership project between the RCMP and Shameless Hussy Productions to raise awareness about the dangers of sex exploitation in Canadian communities.
Community healing camp addresses addiction
God's Lake Narrows, a Manitoba fly-in community, is stronger following a healing camp targeting addictions and social issues.
Cover stories
Remote access
For police and other first responders who struggle with mental illnesses, making the decision to get treatment can be tough.
Challenging perceptions
When the removal of a tumour on his optic nerve left him blind in one eye, Cst. Michael Jaszczyszyn was told he would never return to active duty again. But he didn't let that seal his fate.
Looking for talent
Across Canada, a group of RCMP officers work every day to attract new recruits and ensure the national police force remains vibrant and reflects the people it serves.
Stress-free transition
Although many people will tell you they can't wait to retire, for others the process is a challenging and emotional experience.
"Grassroots policing at its finest"
Reservist Al Jagoe knew he couldn't completely step away from police work when he retired after more than 35 years with the RCMP.
Breaking barriers
Wearing a nine-kilogram weighted vest, Cst. Amanda Nelles climbed over a 1.8-metre wall during a test of physical and mental endurance for the RCMP's Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Panel discussion
What's the best way to retain employees?
We asked four RCMP employees for their views on what keeps people satisfied, and how to best help them enjoy long, fulfilling careers.
Q & A
Don't settle for no
Wanderlust and perseverance led Cpl. Bev Pitawanakwat to a 10-year career with the military. Patricia Vasylchuk talks to her about why she gave it up to become an Indigenous recruiter for the RCMP.
Ask an expert
Deep dive
n most Canadian provinces, when a body is lost in the water, RCMP underwater recovery divers like Sgt. Andy Pulo and Cpl. John Stringer are ready to search the cold, dark depths to find it.
Just the facts
How the National DNA Data Bank works
The National DNA Data Bank has become a key component of most investigations, saving time and money by helping to focus investigations. Here are a few facts on how it works.
Detachment profile
Canada's western edge
Tucked away near the Yukon-Alaska border is the RCMP's western-most detachment of Beaver Creek.
Training
At the ready
Members of the RCMP's Emergency Response Teams train to go into high-risk situations with the knowledge, skill and ability to diffuse danger, save lives and look out for their colleagues.
Masthead
- Publisher:
- Kevin Fowler
- Editor:
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- Katherine Aldred
- Writers:
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- Paul Northcott
Travis Poland
Patricia Vasylchuk
- Paul Northcott
- Web publisher:
- Richard Vieira
- Graphic design:
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- Jennifer Wale
Samantha Clusiau-Lawlor
- Jennifer Wale
- Translation:
- RCMP Translation Services
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