Report for duty
Troop dismissed
The final days at Depot bring on an air of change to these new members. Soon after their final dismissal from training, they must report to their postings. Wherever they end up in Canada, there's little time to settle in before work starts.
The last moments at Depot are spent getting ready to leave. Cadets return their non-personal kit to Stores and pack up their dorms. For some graduates, flights out of Regina are as early as the day after graduation. Others who drove to Depot, will be driving home and that may take longer. It's a common sight to see new constables loading up vehicles shortly after graduation.
Typically, within the first week of leaving Depot, these new constables report for duty.
Did you know?
New constables may start working at their new postings as soon as 3 days after graduation.
Learning doesn't stop after Depot
Learning continues after basic training at Depot. In their first posting, new members are paired up with an experienced police officer: a field coach. Field coaching is an integral part of training that provides guidance, support and feedback for all new constables. It further develops skills required to be a police officer in an operational setting. The new members also learn about their community and detachment. Field coaching lasts an average of six months.
Throughout a career in the RCMP, members will continue to improve and renew their policing skills. There are annual re-certifications, courses and new trainings as policing evolves.
There are many diverse roles in the RCMP. After a few years of service, there are opportunities to specialize. These may include joining the Emergency Response Team, the Marine section, Major Crimes or Police Dog Services, among many others. If a member chooses one of those unique areas, specialized training is needed.
Did you know?
There are over 150 specializations in the RCMP.
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