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Vol. 81, No. 2

Recruiting, retention, retirement Options and opportunity at every stage of a policing career

No matter what stage of career RCMP recruits and officers find themselves in, there are opportunities to achieve success and fulfilment. Credit: Serge Gouin, RCMP

Editorial message

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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

A RCMP officer sits in a car and measures the speed of passing cars.

Social media tips target traffic troubles

Manitoba RCMP are using new media to tackle an old problem — traffic violations.

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.

Male RCMP officer faces a man speaking to a group of people seated in a room.

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.

Cover stories

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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.

One female and one male RCMP officer stand behind a recruiting booth.

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.

A man and a woman have a discussion while standing at a counter with papers on it.

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.

One male police officer and another man stand arm in arm and smiling in front of an airplane.

"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.

Female police officer shooting a long gun.

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).

Eight RCMP employees, some wearing police uniforms, stand outdoors in the snow smiling.

Remote access

For police and other first responders who struggle with mental illnesses, making the decision to get treatment can be tough.

Panel discussion

Two male officers listen to another officer while standing outdoors in winter.

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

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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

Two RCMP divers pull a bagged drowning victim from the water while male officers retrieve it from a rocky shore.

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

Gloved hands directing a card with blood samples and fingerprints impressions on it through a sampling machine in a lab.

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

Male RCMP officer in a reflective vest stands on a snowy highway and speaks to the male driver of a truck/car.

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.

Cover of magazine — **NOTE:** An electronic version of this issue of Gazette magazine is available.

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Publisher:

Kevin Fowler

Editor:

Katherine Aldred

Writers:

Paul Northcott
Travis Poland
Patricia Vasylchuk

Web publisher:

Richard Vieira

Graphic design:

Jennifer Wale
Samantha Clusiau-Lawlor

Translation:

RCMP Translation Services

Printing:

Performance Printing

Date modified:: 2019-03-21

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