Follow-up to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s Audit of the Security of Personal Information

Final Report

April 2016

Acronyms and abbreviations

ADB

Application Development Branch

CRA

Criminal Records Act

CCRTIS

Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services

CIO

Chief Information Officer

CPIC

Canadian Police Information Centre

DSB

Departmental Security Branch

MAP

Management Action Plan

MOU

Memorandums of Understanding

OPC

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

OSSC

Operational Systems Service Centre

PROS

Police Reporting and Occurrence System

RBAP

Risk-Based Audit Plan

RCMP

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

SPROS

Secure Police Reporting and Occurrence System

Executive summary

As Canada's national police force, the RCMP holds a vast array of personal information within its operational, administrative, and employee databases and within physical files. In executing its mandate, the RCMP has a legislative obligation to properly safeguard, maintain and in some cases, destroy this information. In 2011, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) conducted an audit that examined the policies, systems, administrative controls and safeguards implemented by the RCMP for the safeguarding of personal information within the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS) systems. The results of that audit indicated that the management of personal information held in operational databases needed improvement. The OPC audit contained six recommendations, five of which pertained to PROS, the RCMP's primary occurrence reporting system. With respect to PROS, the audit found that: personal information was being retained longer than required; the ability to review and investigate user actions was limited; there was insufficient monitoring of PROS user accounts; there was no review process to ensure users were complying with policies and procedures; and there was no process to remove access to records related to pardoned offences (now known as records suspensions). A sixth recommendation related to a lack of formal agreements for external agencies accessing the CPIC system.

In April 2014, the Commissioner approved an assurance engagement of the Security of Personal Information as part of the 2014-17 Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP). The engagement objective included a follow-up to assess the progress made in addressing the recommendations included in the 2011 Office of the Privacy Commissioner report, as well as an examination of similar controls relating to the Secure Police Reporting Occurrence System (SPROS).

The current audit found that the RCMP had effectively addressed the majority of the OPC's findings and recommendations. However, opportunities exist to further enhance the security of personal information maintained within RCMP operational databases by enhancing monitoring and compliance activities associated with the PROS and SPROS databases. Additionally, the RCMP should assess existing record suspension (pardon) procedures, with respect to the vetting of physical records, to ensure divisions are following an efficient approach that meets the requirements of relevant Federal Acts.

The management response included in this report demonstrates the commitment from senior management to address the audit findings and recommendations. A detailed management action plan is to be developed. Once approved, RCMP Internal Audit will monitor its implementation.

Management's response to the audit

Contract and Aboriginal Policing

Contract and Aboriginal Policing agrees with the findings and recommendations in the follow-up to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's Audit of the Security of Personal Information. Work has begun to assess existing practices in place to monitor user access to PROS, as well as users' compliance to the terms and conditions governing the use of PROS and an action plan will be developed to further enhance appropriate measures that minimize and mitigate risks relating to inappropriate access and non-compliance. This may include examining automated and/or manual processes which could be implemented at the National or Divisional level. A detailed action plan will be available by June 2016 and will contain specific timelines and milestones to which the RCMP will adhere.

Contract and Aboriginal Policing agrees with the recommendation that records be appropriately purged from SPROS to be in compliance with the Privacy Act. This recommendation requires collaboration with the Deputy Commissioner, Special Policing Services, the Chief Information Officer and the Deputy Commissioner Federal Policing who assumed responsibility for SPROS policy and compliance in 2016. A meeting will be convened by April 2016 to ensure that all the participants are aware of the role that is required of them in order to develop a management action plan and to establish a transaction log review tool similar to that in PROS.

Byron Boucher, Acting D/Commr.
Contract and Aboriginal Policing

Special Policing Services

Overall, SPS agrees with the findings and recommendations in the follow-up to the Office of the Privacy Commissioners Audit of the Security of Personal Information. Work has begun to assist Contract Aboriginal Policing in assessing the technical requirements relating to the establishment of a review process to ensure users' compliance to the terms and conditions governing the use of PROS. In addition, SPS will work directly with officials in Federal Policing to ensure the same disposition features available in PROS are activated and maintained in SPROS. Finally, SPS has begun to assess opportunities for improvement within the current vetting of physical records process. Overall, SPS has initiated the assessment of the requirements, associated costs and other related challenges in the development of a detailed management action plan.

Peter Henschel, D/Commr.
Special Policing Services

1. Background

As Canada's national police force, the RCMP holds a vast array of personal information within its operational, administrative, and employee databases and within physical files. In executing its mandate, the RCMP has a legislative obligation to properly safeguard, maintain and in some cases, destroy this information.

Personal information includes factual or subjective information about an identifiable individual. This information can be in digital form within information management systems or databases, or in physical form within records or files. Within the RCMP, a significant amount of personal information collected through policing activities is housed in digital form in the following operational systems: the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system; the Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS); and the Secure Police Reporting Occurrence System (SPROS). CPIC is operated by the RCMP on behalf of the Canadian law enforcement community. CPIC provides information about crimes and the individuals who committed crimes. It is the only national information-sharing system that links criminal justice and law enforcement partners across Canada and internationally. PROS is the primary occurrence reporting and records management system used by the RCMP in all provinces except British Columbia^{Footnote 1}. It is used to record all aspects of an incident involving police, from the moment an occurrence is reported to final disposition if the investigation proceeds to a court process. PROS contains information on individuals who have come into contact with police, either as suspects, victims, or witnesses. SPROS is the primary database for the electronic storage, retrieval and management of information relating to national security criminal investigations. It is also used, on an as required basis, to store classified criminal intelligence and other information relating to sensitive cases.

Protecting personal information within the RCMP is a collective responsibility that is actively carried out by several units. At the time of our audit, the Operational Systems Service Centre (OSSC), reporting to Contract and Aboriginal Policing (CAP), was responsible for both policy and the management of users' access associated with PROS and SPROS. Under the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Sector, the Information Management Branch (IMB) provides advice and guidance on the disposition of records and the identification of records of archival value. Finally, the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), within Specialized Policing Services (SPS) is responsible for the management of the CPIC system.

In 2011, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) conducted an audit that examined the policies, systems, administrative controls and safeguards implemented by the RCMP for the safeguarding of personal information within the CPIC and PROS systems. The results of that audit indicated that the management of personal information held in operational databases needed improvement. Specifically, the audit reported that memorandums of understanding (MOUs) communicating conditions of use and privacy provisions were not in place with all external users of the CPIC system. In the case of PROS: personal information was being held longer than required; users' access was not being adequately monitored; there was limited ability to review a user's actions; and there was no review or oversight process to provide assurance that users were complying with the policies and procedures governing the use of personal information.

In April 2014, the Commissioner approved an assurance engagement of the Security of Personal Information as part of the 2014-17 Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP). The engagement objective included a follow-up to assess the progress made in addressing the recommendations included in the 2011 Office of the Privacy Commissioner report, as well as an examination of similar controls relating to the SPROS system.

2. Objectives, scope and methodology

2.1 Objective

The objective of the audit was to determine whether processes in place to safeguard, maintain and destroy personal information held for operational purposes are timely, effective and meet policy requirements.

2.2 Scope

The main focus of the audit was to follow-up on the actions taken in response to the 2011 audit conducted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC). While the OPC audit focused on personal information held within CPIC and PROS, this engagement also included review of controls in place to safeguard personal information within the RCMP's Secure Police Occurrence Reporting System (SPROS).

The audit was conducted in consideration of section 6 of the Privacy Act which defines personal information and the legislative requirements for securing it. The audit considered personal information stored for operational purposes in both digital and paper formats. The audit did not assess the accuracy or completeness of the personal information held by the RCMP and the impact this information may have had on management's decision making.

2.3 Methodology

Planning for the audit was completed in July 2015. In this phase, the audit team conducted interviews, process walkthroughs and examined relevant policies, directives, procedures and results of previous audit work performed.

Sources used to develop audit criteria and detailed audit tests included prior audit findings and requirements for handling of personal information as defined within the Privacy Act, Criminal Records Act and RCMP policies. The audit objective and criteria are available in Appendix A.

The examination phase, which concluded in November 2015, employed various auditing techniques including interviews, documentation reviews and physical observation. Upon completion of the examination phase, the audit team held meetings to validate findings with personnel and debriefed senior management of the relevant findings.

2.4 Statement of conformance

The audit engagement conforms with the Internal Auditing Standards for the Government of Canada, as supported by the results of the quality assurance and improvement program

3. Audit findings

The 2011 Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) Audit of Selected RCMP Databases found that the management of personal information held in operational databases needed improvement. The OPC audit contained six recommendations, five of which pertained to PROS, the RCMP's primary occurrence reporting system. With respect to PROS, the audit found that: personal information was being retained longer than required; the ability to review and investigate user actions was limited; there was insufficient monitoring of PROS user accounts; there was no review process to ensure users were complying with policies and procedures; and there was no process to remove access to records related to pardoned offences (now known as records suspensions). A sixth recommendation related to a lack of formal agreements for external agencies accessing the CPIC system.

Management accepted the audit findings and recommendations and committed to taking immediate action to rectify all issues identified in the OPC audit. Accordingly, we expected to find that improvements had been made that strengthened the stewardship practices in place to protect personal information. Specifically, we expected that:

• Formal agreements would be in place with all entities accessing the CPIC system;
• Regular monitoring of user access and activity would be taking place on RCMP operational databases;
• Internal and external users of PROS would be subject to regular review to ensure compliance with policies and procedures;
• Information in PROS would be removed (purged) or sequestered in accordance with governing legislation.

Overall, we found that the RCMP had addressed five of the six recommendations from the OPC's 2011 audit. The recommendation to implement a review process to provide assurances that all users are complying with the policies and procedures governing the use of the personal information in PROS had not been put into place. In addition, over and above the recommendations stemming from the OPC audit, we found further opportunities exist to: improve the monitoring of PROS user accounts; extend the enhancements applied to PROS to other operational databases; and develop a more efficient and effective strategy for sequestering personal information in physical files.

3.1 CPI Centre

In its 2011 audit of select RCMP operational data bases, the OPC found that the RCMP had developed and implemented policies and procedures to protect the personal information of Canadians being stored and retrieved from the CPIC system. Given that CPIC is accessed by external partners and other law enforcement agencies, the RCMP had established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to communicate conditions of use, including privacy provisions, to all external users. The OPC audit found that the RCMP did not have agreements in place with 25% of police agencies that were accessing CPIC. The OPC recommended that the RCMP set a clear timeframe for the establishment of MOUs with all external entities to ensure terms of use and privacy provisions were effectively communicated.^{Footnote 2} The RCMP responded that it was actively in negotiations with the remaining 25% of agencies and expected that all MOUs would be in place by March 31, 2012.

With the exception of one police force, at the time of this follow-up engagement, agreements were in place with all external agencies and users in accordance with its established policies and procedures. Regarding the one outstanding MOU, interviewees reported that the police force has maintained a position that its provincial legislation precludes it from signing an MOU with a federal entity. CPI Centre has continued to hold discussions at the senior and executive management level in an effort to obtain a signed MOU. Additionally, while the MOU remains unsigned, CPI Centre has continued to share the current version of the MOU with that police force in an effort to meet its obligation to communicate RCMP expectations, conditions of use and privacy provisions.

The MOUs serving external users are renewed on a four-year cycle, which allows CPI Centre to periodically validate whether an agency has a continued need for access to the system as well as the opportunity to update the MOU to address any changes in policy and procedures. We reviewed the MOU templates used by CPI Centre to confirm that they appropriately address the RCMP expectations regarding the treatment of personal information. We also validated that the MOUs are being renewed on an ongoing basis.

For internal RCMP users, the audit examined whether training was provided to employees to ensure they are informed of their responsibilities with respect to policies and procedures governing CPIC and specifically its privacy provisions. The RCMP has developed and regularly offers two mandatory courses, the Query and Narrative course (QN) for users with read-only access and the CPIC Maintenance course for users who update and maintain CPIC records and information. The Query and Narrative course is available online to all CPIC agencies through the Canadian Police Knowledge Network and in the AGORA learning and development system for RCMP users. In 2012, 940 individuals completed the course, while 651 completed it in 2013. Information obtained from CPIC annual reports identified that the CPIC Maintenance course is provided to both internal and external users and that in 2012 and 2013 respectively, 202 and 343 users completed the course.

Our examination determined that the CPI Centre has processes in place to ensure expectations regarding privacy are communicated to all users and that the OPC recommendation to establish MOUs that communicate privacy provisions and expectations with all entities has been satisfactorily addressed.

3.2 Police Reporting and Occurrence System

Monitoring access and compliance with policy

The 2011 OPC audit examined access controls to ensure the personal information contained within PROS was adequately protected from breaches to privacy. The OPC found that access rights were not always updated or disabled in a timely fashion as users moved between jobs^{Footnote 3}. They noted that while RCMP policy requires that a user's access be revoked when no longer required or after 14 months of inactivity, at the time of their audit there were in excess of 1000 user accounts that had not been accessed in 14 months or longer^{Footnote 4}.

The OPC recommended that the RCMP undertake regular reviews on the status of PROS user accounts and disable access when it is no longer required. The RCMP responded that it would immediately address the monitoring of users' access and would also examine its current training practices for employees who carry out the review of PROS user accounts.

At the time of our audit, requests for access to PROS and SPROS, by both RCMP and partner agencies, were being submitted to OSSC via the divisional records management coordinators. OSSC verifies that the required approvals have been obtained, and ensures that the users have obtained the required certifications prior to recommending that the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) unit within the Chief Information Officer sector grants access. OSSC also ensures that when a partner agency is involved, an MOU is included with the documentation received from the coordinator. Additionally, the external legislative conformity unit within OSSC reviews the agency's applicable acts and agreements for any concerns that might need to be addressed.

We found that the controls associated with granting access are robust and that OSSC is regularly monitoring inactive PROS accounts, in accordance with the PROS policy. OSSC utilizes reports to identify inactive users on a regular basis and recommends their de-activation when required.

We found that a similar process was in place for de-activating SPROS user accounts which had no recorded activity.

While increased monitoring and removal of dormant accounts addresses the OPC recommendation, the risk remains that users who no longer have a requirement to access specific operational records may continue to do so. If an individual continues to use their account to inappropriately access records, it will never appear dormant and be removed. It is only through robust out-clearance processes, and processes to periodically reconfirm access requirements, that strict compliance can be assured.

While the OPC observation that user accounts that remain active beyond their requirement increase the risk of unauthorized access^{Footnote 5} has been partially addressed through increased monitoring and removal of dormant accounts, there are additional opportunities to ensure only users with a continued requirement have access to the PROS and SPROS systems.

In addition to monitoring access controls, the OPC also examined the transaction logging capabilities which would allow the RCMP to assess PROS user activity in the case of incidents of potential misuse. The OPC found that transaction logs within PROS tracked individual user's activities, including the records viewed and modifications made. However, user activity was not being actively monitored, as the process to do so was not efficient, given that a tool had not been implemented to enable quick extraction and analysis of the transaction log data. Accordingly, the OPC recommended that the RCMP enable the audit (transaction) log review tool. The RCMP accepted the OPC's recommendation and committed to enabling the transaction log review tool.

We found that the transaction log review tool had been implemented and is currently being used by Divisional Criminal Operations Officers (CROPS) to review potential incidents of misuse by internal and external users. We also noted that the protocol for using the tool had evolved. Originally, use of the review tool required the approval of the Departmental Security Officer, however more authority and discretion has subsequently been given to CROPS to direct the use of the tool. Since its implementation, OSSC reported that they have been steadily receiving a few requests per week.

The Application Development Branch, within the CIO sector, reported that a similar transaction review log function has not been implemented within SPROS. As a result the RCMP does not have an efficient tool to detect and assess potential misuse of this system. SPROS has a user base of approximately 2500 users. SPROS users have unrestricted access to any file in the system. While there are fewer users, given the nature of the information contained in this database, the impact of a breach could be much greater.

The OPC also examined whether the RCMP had measures in place to ensure the 23 police partner agencies manage the personal information within PROS in accordance with applicable policy and procedures. The OPC found that MOUs were in place between the RCMP and the police partner agencies that communicate conditions of use including privacy provisions. It noted that the MOUs include provisions for the RCMP to conduct reviews of partner agencies' use of the system; however, it found that only a limited number of such reviews had been undertaken by the RCMP. Accordingly, it recommended that the RCMP adopt a consistent and regular review process to ensure that all users, including partner agencies, are complying with terms and conditions of use. Such review would assist in ensuring acceptable use and sharing of the information contained in PROS, and would examine security provisions, training requirements, breach-reporting procedures and the protocols in place to ensure the information contained in PROS is used only for legitimate law enforcement purposes.

Originally, the RCMP's response to the OPC audit indicated that as part of its Information Management Renewal Plan it would ensure that both internal and external users of PROS would be subject to a periodic review process. Due to resourcing constraints, the Information Management Branch communicated a new strategy in September 2014, advising that in place of a formal review process, training and awareness initiatives would be enhanced to address the area of user compliance.

During the current audit, CIO representatives reported that three projects were underway that would provide training and awareness with respect to the protection of information. This work included producing and distributing video material, developing training material and releasing a questionnaire to gauge the level of awareness of employees, among other actions. As of February 2016, these projects had not been completed although completion is expected in 2016.

The CIO's current initiatives to address user compliance are limited to improving internal users' knowledge and awareness through training and communication tools; however, the original OPC finding and recommendation spoke of monitoring and compliance through a formal review process that would assess compliance of all users, both internal and external.

Without a robust monitoring regime, the RCMP does not have assurance that all users are complying with the terms, conditions, and privacy provisions that govern the use of personal information within PROS. This creates an organization risk to the RCMP as the system owner and custodian of the information within PROS.

While the RCMP has improved its' monitoring and removal of dormant accounts, opportunities exist to improve the monitoring of inappropriate or unnecessary access. The RCMP has successfully implemented a transaction log review tool to enable timely review of user transactions for PROS; however, similar functionality should be implemented within SPROS. Finally, the RCMP should re-examine its approach to oversight and compliance with PROS policies to include a review function.

Management of record suspensions

In its 2011 audit, the OPC examined whether the RCMP was managing personal information retained in PROS in compliance with information retention requirements stipulated in federal acts. The OPC found that the RCMP had developed policies and procedures, in accordance with applicable legislation, concerning how long information should be retained and when it should be disposed. However, the OPC found that the policies were not being followed and the RCMP was not purging records from PROS as required. As a result, information that should have been purged because it had reached its retention limit (as determined by the date of the longest sentence imposed as a result of an investigation) was still accessible. The OPC recommended that the RCMP purge PROS data that had reached established retention dates to be compliant with the Privacy Act. The RCMP accepted the recommendation, advising it would take immediate action.

The RCMP addressed this finding in 2012 and the majority of records to be removed had been successfully purged by the end of the year. While in 2013 there was an instance where a technical issue relating to a systems update resulted in the backlog of more than a million records, we were able to confirm that Applications Development Branch had effectively resolved the issue and the backlog had been purged. We also found that Applications Development Branch had taken measures to ensure that subsequent systems upgrades would not result in similar interruptions in the purging process.

Although the OPC audit resulted in changes with respect to purging of records in PROS, our examination determined that despite having similar record retention requirements, records are not being appropriately purged from SPROS. SPROS is built on the same platform as PROS and therefore has the same basic functionality; however, we found that the purge functionality within SPROS has not been enabled. As a result, the RCMP is at risk of being non-compliant with the provisions of the Privacy Act.

The OPC also found, while examining the purging process, that the RCMP had not yet established a process to remove pardoned offences and wrongful convictions from PROS. The OPC highlighted that if this information is not removed in a timely manner it could impact the privacy of individuals and hinder their employment opportunities, international travel, and volunteer activities.

A pardon, also referred to as a record suspension, allows individuals who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are law-abiding citizens, to have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records^{Footnote 6}. This is also referred to as sequestering.

The OPC recommended that the RCMP implement processes to remove access to pardoned offences and wrongful convictions and the RCMP agreed to do so.

Accordingly, we expected to find that the RCMP was sequestering pardoned offences and wrongful convictions within PROS; we also expected to find that access to information relating to pardoned offences and wrongful convictions in hard copy records and files was being restricted.

We found that the Information Management Branch had developed detailed procedures on processing pardons within PROS. Within the RCMP, Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) receives notification of pardons or wrongful convictions from the Parole Board of Canada. CCRTIS sequesters the appropriate records in the CPIC system upon receipt of this information; it then advises the RCMP Divisions and police partner agencies that contributed information to the CPIC sequestered records. It is the responsibilities of those organizations to sequester the relevant records and information within other databases, i.e. PROS and SPROS. Information obtained through interviews revealed that CCRTIS has not always been timely in advising the divisions regarding record suspensions. The divisions typically receive the notifications in batches, and delays of several months have been noted.

Upon notification by CCRTIS, divisional information management coordinators query PROS, and sequester the appropriate records into a secure area within the system. Following the OPC audit, the RCMP created specific user-access profiles which only allow the specified users to access the sequestered records and information. Overall, based on our testing and discussions with management, we found that the RCMP had addressed the OPC's finding and recommendation concerning the sequestering of information in PROS. While the OPC did not review processes in place to sequester information in physical files, this was included as part of our audit scope. At the four visited divisions, varying practices were observed, some considerably more efficient than others.

While hard copy operational records and files can be maintained at the headquarters, divisional IM, or detachment levels, the majority of these records are held by detachments. Divisional IM offices review and sequester any divisionally-held records for their clients including federal units such as commercial crime, major case management, and border security. Divisional IM offices strive to address record suspensions promptly upon receipt, however considering the amount of administration involved and resource limitations, differing mitigation strategies had been implemented by the divisional IM offices. While the practices differed, division IM offices were all striving to ensure that the sequestered information is held separate and apart from other information as stipulated in the Criminal Records Act. We observed that while some divisional IM offices completed a detailed file review to determine what information needed to be sequestered, others completed only a cursory review or had no review process in place. In one division, where no detailed review was being done, complete files containing information that may relate to pardoned offences were flagged and stored in a separate location. These files would only be reviewed in detail to remove sequestered information if access to the file was sought by someone outside of the divisional IM organization. This observed practice does meet the Criminal Records Act requirement, and depending on the nature of the file and the availability of resources, could be a best practice in the efficient administration of this process.

In the case of detachments, there is no oversight or monitoring at either the divisional or national level, to ensure they are taking sufficient action to comply with the requirements for sequestering information related to a record suspension. Divisional Managers expressed concerns regarding the capacity of detachments to effectively manage this process given their other core duties. As the majority of the records are held at the detachment level, this poses significant risk.

Although the RCMP has addressed the issue of sequestering pardoned offences and wrongful convictions within PROS, there are opportunities to improve the timeliness of the process, and to implement more complete and efficient approaches to the sequestering of hard copy records and files.

4. Recommendations

1. The Deputy Commissioner, Contract and Aboriginal Policing, should assess, and enhance as appropriate, the practices in place to monitor user access to PROS; and the monitoring of risks relating to inappropriate access to PROS.
2. The Deputy Commissioner, Contract and Aboriginal Policing in collaboration with the Deputy Commissioner, Special Policing Services and the Chief Information Officer should establish a periodic review process to ensure users' compliance to the terms and conditions governing the use of PROS.
3. The Deputy Commissioner, Special Policing Services in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer and the Deputy Commissioner, Contract and Aboriginal Policing, should ensure that records are being appropriately purged from SPROS to be in compliance with the Privacy Act. Consideration should also be given towards enhancing SPROS user-monitoring capability by enabling a transaction log review tool.
4. The Deputy Commissioner, Special Policing Services in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer should assess existing record suspension (pardon) procedures, with respect to the vetting of physical records, to ensure divisions are following an efficient approach that meets the requirements of relevant Federal Acts.

5. Conclusion

Overall, the RCMP has effectively addressed the majority of the OPC's findings and recommendations. However, opportunities exist to further enhance the security of personal information maintained within RCMP operational databases by enhancing monitoring and compliance activities associated with the PROS database.

In addition, the RCMP should ensure that records are being appropriately purged from SPROS, in compliance with the Privacy Act. Consideration should also be given to enabling monitoring of SPROS users' activities by implementing a transaction log review tool.

Finally, with respect to the management of physical records and information that pertains to pardoned offences and wrongful convictions, the RCMP should consider enhancing existing record suspension (pardon) procedures, to establish a consistent and streamlined approach that meets the requirements of relevant Federal Acts.

Appendix A – Audit objectives and criteria

Objective: To determine whether processes in place to safeguard, maintain and destroy personal information are timely, effective and meet policy requirements.

• Criterion 1:
  The RCMP has established and implemented procedures governing the access and use of personal information.
• Criterion 2:
  The RCMP has established and implemented procedures, consistent with existing policies, to remove or make inaccessible, personal information.
• Criterion 3:
  Ongoing technical requirements to maintain the security of personal information are being addressed.

Footnotes

Fentanyl seized in 2016

The RCMP is implementing a national investigative strategy that targets fentanyl importers, distributors, manufacturers and traffickers to disrupt, dismantle and prosecute international criminal groups.

British Columbia

• March
  • Two industrial pill presses, as well as a large number of pills laced with fentanyl were seized in two clandestine drug laboratories in West Kelowna. As a result, four people were arrested.
• April
  • Two people were arrested in Nanaimo following the seizure of approximately one ounce of suspected fentanyl.
  • West Shore RCMP also arrested two people for possession of drugs, including fentanyl.
• September
  • Two people were arrested and charged for drug trafficking following a joint investigation between the Kitimat and Prince Rupert RCMP. As a result of the arrest, police seized over 1,200 tablets containing heroin and fentanyl.
• October
  • Vancouver Island RCMP seized 1 kg of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop. The investigation is continuing.
• November
  • Package of Furanyl-fentanyl from China was intercepted at the Vancouver International Mail Centre.

Yukon

• April
  • As part of Project Green Manalishi, a lengthy and complex investigation targeting the trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs in the Northwest Territories, a total of 19 people have been charged.

Northwest Territories

• December
  • A person was charged with importing, trafficking and possession of an illegal substance after furanylfentanyl was seized at a Yellowknife residence.

Alberta

• June
  • 1 kg of carfentanil from China was seized by the Canada Border Services Agency in Vancouver. A man was arrested and charged by Calgary RCMP.

Manitoba

• May
  • As part of Project DECAL, Oakbank RCMP arrested and charged eight people for the producing illegal pills containing fentanyl.

Ontario

• September
  • RCMP Greater Toronto Area Serious and Organized Crime at Toronto Airport Detachment arrested a Brampton resident for illegally importing approximately 513 grams of powdered fentanyl.

Quebec

• December
  • Canada Border Services Agency officers at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport intercepted 209 grams of carfentanil in two packages from China. The carfentanil was turned over to the RCMP and the investigation is continuing.

Nova Scotia

• June
  • RCMP South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charged a man for possession of fentanyl and other drugs following the search of a home in Bayswater.

Newfoundland and Labrador

• September
  • Eight members and two associates of the Vikings Motorcycle Club, an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang were arrested and charged as part of Project BOMBARD, including for trafficking fentanyl.

Saisies de Fentanyl en 2016

La GRC met en œuvre une stratégie d'enquête nationale visant les importateurs, distributeurs, producteurs et trafiquants de fentanyl afin de perturber, démanteler et poursuivre en justice les groupes criminels internationaux.

Colombie-Britannique

• Mars
• Deux presses à comprimés industrielles ainsi qu'une grande quantité de comprimés contenant du fentanyl ont été saisies dans deux laboratoires clandestins à West Kelowna. Quatre personnes ont été arrêtées dans cette affaire.
• Avril
• Deux personnes ont été arrêtées à Nanaimo après la saisie d'environ une once de ce qu'on croit être du fentanyl.
• La GRC de West Shore a également arrêté deux personnes pour possession de drogue, dont du fentanyl.
• Septembre
• Deux personnes ont été arrêtées et une accusée de trafic de drogue à la suite d'une enquête menée conjointement par les détachements de la GRC de Kitimat et Prince-Rupert. Ces arrestations se sont soldées par la saisie de plus de 1200 comprimés contenant de l'héroïne et du fentanyl.
• Octobre
• La GRC de l'île de Vancouver a saisi 1 kg de fentanyl lors d'un contrôle routier de routine. L'enquête se poursuit.
• Novembre
• Un colis contenant du furanyl-fentanyl en provenance de Chine a été intercepté au centre de traitement du courrier international de Vancouver.

Yukon

• Avril
• Dans le cadre du projet Green Manalishi, une enquête longue et complexe sur le trafic de fentanyl et d'autres drogues dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, 19 personnes ont été accusées.

Territoires du Nord-Ouest

• Décembre
• Une personne a été accusée d'importation, de trafic et de possession d'une substance illégale après la saisie de furanyl-fentanyl dans une résidence de Yellowknife.

Alberta

• Juin
• L'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) a saisi à Vancouver 1 kg de carfentanil en provenance de Chine. La GRC de Calgary a arrêté un homme et déposé des accusations contre lui.

Manitoba

• Mai
• Dans le cadre du projet DECAL, la GRC d'Oakbank a arrêté et déposé des accusations contre huit personnes pour production illégale de comprimés contenant du fentanyl.

Ontario

• Septembre
• Des membres de l'équipe de lutte contre les crimes graves et le crime organisé de la région du Grand Toronto du Détachement de la GRC à l'aéroport de Toronto ont arrêté un résident de Brampton pour importation illégale d'environ 513 grammes de poudre de fentanyl.

Québec

• Décembre
• Des employés de l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) en poste à l'aéroport international de Mirabel, à Montréal ont intercepté 209 grammes de carfentanil dans deux colis en provenance de Chine. La substance a été confiée à la GRC et l'enquête se poursuit.

Nouvelle-Écosse

• Juin
• Le Groupe de répression des crimes de la GRC de South Shore a accusé un homme de possession de fentanyl et d'autres drogues à la suite d'une perquisition effectuée dans une résidence de Bayswater.

Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

• Septembre
• Huit membres et deux associés du club de motards Vikings, une bande de motards criminalisés, ont été arrêtés et accusés entre autres de trafic de fentanyl dans le cadre du projet BOMBARD.

Qu'est-ce que le fentanyl?

Le fentanyl est un puissant analgésique obtenu sur ordonnance qui est environ 100 fois plus toxique que la morphine.

De nos jours, le fentanyl est importé et vendu illégalement, ce qui entraîne des conséquences tragiques.

Faits

• Le fentanyl est parfois mélangé à d'autres drogues, notamment à l'héroïne et à la cocaïne.
• Il est utilisé sous forme de comprimés qui ressemblent à des médicaments vendus sur ordonnance.
• Des surdoses se sont produites chez des personnes qui ne savaient même pas qu'elles avaient consommé du fentanyl.
• Le fentanyl est difficile à détecter, car il est sans odeur et sans goût.
• Il est souvent sous forme de poudre, de pilules, de liquide ou de buvards.
• Deux milligrammes de fentanyl pur, soit l'équivalent de quatre grains de sel, peuvent suffire à tuer un adulte moyen.
• L'exposition involontaire au fentanyl pur - le fait d'en toucher ou d'en inhaler - peut causer des méfaits graves, voire la mort.
• Le nombre de décès attribuables au fentanyl est à la hausse au Canada.

Voici d'autres noms utilisés pour le fentanyl

Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Green beans, Jackpot, Murder 8, Shady 80s, TNT et Tango and Cash.

Signes et symptômes d'une surdose

• Somnolence grave
• Respiration lente et superficielle
• Bleuissement des lèvres et des ongles
• Absence de réaction de la personne
• Gargouillis ou ronflements
• Peau froide et moite
• Contraction des pupilles

Naloxone

La naloxone est un médicament qui peut inverser temporairement les effets d'une surdose d'opioïdes. Ses effets se dissipent après 30 à 90 minutes. Il est donc important d'obtenir d'autres soins médicaux.

Si vous soupçonnez qu'une personne fait une surdose

Composez immédiatement le 911.

Conseils pour discuter avec les jeunes

• Renseignez-les sur les méfaits et les conséquences.
• Discutez de façon calme tout en demeurant réceptif.
• Évitez de leur faire la leçon, de les menacer ou de les juger.
• Discutez de l'influence des pairs et de moyens de refuser la drogue.

Ressources

• Laboratoires de fentanyl : Conseils aux propriétaires et aux services de location
• Opioïdes
• Saisies de Fentanyl en 2016
• Centre de prévention du crime chez les jeunes de la GRC
• Alertes et bulletins du Réseau communautaire canadien d'épidémiologie des toxicomanies (RCCET)

What is fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a powerful prescription painkiller about 100 X more toxic than morphine.

It is now being imported and sold illegally with tragic consequences.

Facts

• Fentanyl has been mixed with other drugs such as heroin and cocaine.
• It has been used in tablets made to look like prescription drugs.
• Overdoses have occurred where individuals were not aware they were consuming fentanyl.
• It is odourless and tasteless, and therefore hard to detect.
• It is often found in powder, pill, liquid and blotter form.
• 2 milligrams of pure fentanyl (the size of about 4 grains of salt) is enough to kill the average adult.
• Unintentional exposure to pure fentanyl – touching or inhaling – can cause serious harm including death.
• Fentanyl-related deaths have been increasing in Canada.

Fentanyl nicknames include

Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Green beans, Jackpot, Murder 8, Shady 80s, TNT, and Tango and Cash

Overdose signs and symptoms

• Severe sleepiness
• Slow, shallow breathing
• Lips and nails turn blue
• Person is unresponsive
• Gurgling sounds or snoring
• Cold and clammy skin
• Tiny pupils

Naloxone

Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone wears off within 30 to 90 minutes, so it is important to seek further medical attention.

If you suspect an overdose

Call 911 immediately

Tips for speaking with youth

• Educate them about the harms and consequences
• Maintain a calm, two-way conversation
• Try not to lecture, threaten, or judge them
• Discuss peer pressure and ways to say no to drugs

Resources

• Fentanyl drug labs: Awareness for landlords and rental services
• Opioids
• Fentanyl seized in 2016
• RCMP Centre for Youth Crime Prevention
• Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU) alerts and bulletins

Horaire de la tournée du Carrousel

En 2017, le Carrousel de la GRC fera une tournée pancanadienne pour souligner le 150^e anniversaire du Canada. La formation se produira dans les dix provinces et dans un territoire. Le calendrier de la tournée sera publié au début de l'année 2017.

Le calendrier provisoire de tournée du Carrousel :

• 2017 : tournée pancanadienne – 150^e anniversaire du Canada
• 2018 : nord de l'Ontario et Colombie-Britannique
• 2019 : Québec et Alberta
• 2020 : provinces de l'Atlantique et Saskatchewan

De l'information à propos des emplacements, prix et billets sera publiée bientôt.

Tournée de 2017 du Carrousel

Musical Ride tour schedule

In 2017, the RCMP Musical Ride will complete a cross-country tour in celebration of Canada's 150^th birthday. The tour will include visits to all ten provinces and one territory.

Tentative tour schedule:

• 2017: Cross Canada tour - 150^th anniversary of Canada
• 2018: Northern Ontario and British Columbia
• 2019: Quebec and Alberta
• 2020: Atlantic Provinces and Saskatchewan

Information on locations, prices and tickets will be available soon.

2017 Musical Ride tour

Forms completion for RCMP officer applicants

Applicants with the most competitive scores on the RCMP Entrance Exam (RPAB) will be selected to continue in the application process.

At this stage of the process, you will be asked to submit all forms and documents within two working days. If you submit all completed forms and documents correctly within two working days, you will be fast-tracked to the next step of the process.

In order to help ensure your forms and documents are completed correctly, please note the following:

• Incomplete or illegible forms will not be considered.
• You must complete the forms electronically, print them and sign them.
• Some forms require initials which can only be performed once the form has been printed.
• You will be provided with instructions on how to submit your forms and documentation electronically. Hand delivered, mailed or emailed packages will not be accepted.
• Retain original copies of all forms for your records. You may be asked to supply hard copies to authenticate your documentation.
• All dates are to be entered in order of YYYY/MM/DD.
• Incorrect or incomplete forms may cause a considerable delay in your recruiting process and may lead to your file being closed.

To further assist you in filling out your forms, we have created the following tips

Required forms

• Regular Member Applicant Hearing Examination Report (RCMP 6509)
• Vision Examination of Applicant (RCMP 2180)
• Regular Member Applicant Questionnaire (RCMP 5096) (PDF)

Note: The questions contained in this form pertain to your honesty, integrity and ethics. We ask that you complete your RMAQ as thoroughly and accurately as possible.

• Suitability Screening Form (RCMP 1980) (PDF)
• Friends and Associates Suitability Screening (RCMP 3165) (PDF)

Note: Please only include friends and associates that you have known for at least 3 years.

• Acknowledgement of Professional Responsibilities in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP 6465) (PDF)

Security Screening Application

You will be required to complete an online Security Screening Application, which is accessed through GCKey. GCKey is a service provided by the Government of Canada to allow you to securely conduct online business with various governmental programs and services. If selected, you will be provided instructions on how to create your GCKey and submit your personal information through the online an online Security Screening Application.

If you encounter any technical issues or have any questions regarding the online security screening application process, please contact one of the following:

• For GC Key Account: 1-855-438-1102
• For Security Screening Application: RCMP.RMApplicant-PostulantMR.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Required personal documents

Originals of the following documents will be required to be scanned. Scans of copies will not be accepted.

• Birth Certificate (front and back)
• Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident (PR) card & Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) (if applicable)
• Social Insurance Number
• Marriage/Divorce/Separation or Name Change Certificate (if applicable)
• 2 (two) passport photographs
• Proof of education: Canadian transcripts of high school marks (must indicate graduated) or equivalency assessment.
• Valid Canadian Driver's License (front & back)
• Statement of Driving Record from every province or territory that you have lived in for the last 3 years
• Provincial Health Card
• A valid standard first aid certificate, including Level C CPR for infant, child and adult (must be valid for the duration of your Cadet Training Program)

Note: This certificate will be requested closer to the end of the recruiting process. You are not to submit this in your selection package. The certification needs to be valid at the time of Depot enrollment.

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Formulaires requis afin de postuler pour devenir agent ou agente de la GRC

Les postulants qui auront obtenu les meilleurs résultats à l'examen d'entrée de la GRC (BTATPG) seront sélectionnés pour la suite.

À ce stade du processus, vous devrez soumettre tous les formulaires et documents dans un délai de deux jours ouvrables. Si vous soumettez correctement tous les formulaires et documents remplis dans les deux jours ouvrables, vous serez rapidement acheminé vers l'étape suivante du processus.

Afin de remplir correctement vos formulaires et documents, veuillez noter ce qui suit :

• Les formulaires incomplets ou illisibles ne seront pas traités.
• Vous devez remplir les formulaires par voie électronique, les imprimer et les signer.
• Certains formulaires doivent être paraphés, ce qui ne peut être fait qu'après l'impression.
• On vous donnera des instructions sur la façon de soumettre vos formulaires et documents par voie électronique. Les formulaires et documents remis en mains propres, ou envoyés par courrier ou par courriel ne seront pas acceptés.
• Conservez les originaux de tous les formulaires pour vos dossiers. Vous pourriez être appelé à fournir les exemplaires papiers pour authentifier vos documents.
• Vous devez inscrire toutes les dates selon le modèle suivant: AAAA/MM/JJ.
• Les formulaires incorrects ou incomplets pourraient causer des retards considérables dans le processus de recrutement et entraîner la fermeture de votre dossier.

Pour vous aider davantage à remplir vos formulaires, veuillez consulter les conseils suivants.

Formulaires requis

• Rapport de l'examen de l'audition du postulant membre régulier (GRC 6509)
• Examen de la vue du postulant (GRC 2180)
• Questionnaire du postulant à un poste de membre régulier (GRC 5096) (PDF)

Remarque : Les questions contenues dans ce formulaire ont trait à l'honnêteté, l'intégrité et l'éthique. Nous vous demandons de le remplir de la manière la plus complète et la plus précise possible.

• Triage d'admissibilité (GRC 1980) (PDF)
• Triage relatif à l'aptitude – Amis et connaissances (GRC 3165) (PDF)

Remarque : Veuillez inclure seulement les amis ou connaissances que vous fréquentez depuis au moins trois (3) ans.

• Attestation relative aux responsabilités professionnelles du membre de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC 6465) (PDF)

Formulaires de vérification de sécurité

Vous devrez remplir un formulaire de vérification de sécurité en ligne à l'aide du service CléGC. La CléGC est un service électronique offert par le gouvernement du Canada qui vous permet de faire affaire, en toute sécurité, avec divers programmes et services gouvernementaux. Si votre candidature est retenue, vous recevrez des instructions sur la façon de créer un compte CléGC et de fournir vos renseignements personnels via le formulaire de vérification de sécurité en ligne.

Si vous éprouvez des difficultés techniques ou si vous avez des questions concernant le processus de vérification de sécurité en ligne, veuillez communiquer avec le service compétent au numéro ou à l'adresse ci dessous, selon le cas.

• Compte CléGC : 1-855-438-1102
• Formulaire de vérification de sécurité : RCMP.RMApplicant-PostulantMR.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Documents personnels requis

Les documents originaux suivants devront être numérisés. Si ce ne sont pas les documents originaux qui sont numérisés, ces copies ne seront pas acceptées.

• Acte de naissance (recto verso)
• Certificat de citoyenneté ou carte de résident permanent et Confirmation de résidence permanente (IMM 5292) (s'il y a lieu)
• Numéro d'assurance sociale
• Certificat de mariage/divorce/séparation ou de changement de nom (s'il y a lieu)
• Deux (2) photos (format passeport)
• Attestation d'études : Relevés de notes canadiens de l'école secondaire (doit indiquer "gradué") ou évaluation d'équivalence.
• Permis de conduire canadien en cours de validité (recto verso)
• Dossier de conduite de chaque province ou territoire où vous avez vécu au cours des trois (3) dernières années
• Carte d'assurance-maladie provinciale
• Certificat de secourisme général, incluant la RCR de niveau C pour bébé, enfant et adulte (qui doit être valable pour toute la durée du Programme de formation des cadets que vous suivrez)

Remarque : Ce certificat sera requis vers la fin du processus de recrutement. Vous n'avez pas à le transmettre dans votre trousse de sélection. Le certificat doit être valide au moment de l'inscription à la Division Dépôt.

Pour consulter les fichiers Adobe Acrobat (PDF), il peut être nécessaire de télécharger et installer le lecteur Adobe gratuit fourni par Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Cadet training

It all starts here

When you are accepted as a cadet with the RCMP, you will be assigned to a troop of 32 cadets. You will then begin an extensive 26-week training program at Depot, the RCMP Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. Once you successfully complete the Cadet Training Program (CTP), you will be offered employment with the RCMP and given peace officer status.

Cadet training is offered in English and in a bilingual format (English and French). A typical day lasts from 6 am until 4:30 pm, and there are also program-related duties after hours. While 26 weeks away from one's family and friends can be a challenge, there are support services in place, and it will not be long before Depot starts to feel like home.

View the requirements to apply to become a cadet

Depot: A second home

Cadets live at Depot in individual rooms. Being an RCMP police officer demands a high level of self-discipline and RCMP police officers must always maintain control of their actions. To help recruits acquire this skill, a paramilitary environment exists. This model is an effective way to learn how to deal positively with uncomfortable situations and to reinforce teamwork.

The RCMP accommodates cultural and religious considerations for different headwear and grooming, and provides multi-faith and Indigenous heritage rooms. Meals are served in a cafeteria and can accommodate many restrictions. Depot becomes a second home to the proud men and women who maintain the safety of our communities and country. The bonds formed here will stay with you all your lives.

Upon successful completion of the Cadet Training Program, generally you will be hired as an RCMP police officer. Your training will continue throughout your first posting, where you will be coached and mentored by experienced police officers as part of a six-month Field Coaching Program. During this time, you will perform everyday police duties under the supervision of your Field Coach.

Frequently asked questions

• Is there a fee for training?

  • There is no fee. In fact, you will receive an allowance during your 26-week training. The current cadet recruitment allowance is $525/week. The RCMP also covers your room and board, uniform, training courses, insurance and travel to and from Depot. In exchange, the RCMP requires your commitment to remain an RCMP police officer for a period of two years following hire. If you resign or are terminated during training, or in the two years following training, the RCMP may require repayment of any allowance received.

• What will you learn?

  • As a cadet, you will collect information, solve problems in consultation with partners, and continuously monitor and improve your own work practices. You will complete assignments and training activities alone and in groups.

    The learning environment is highly interactive and includes scenarios, case studies, role plays, lectures, panel discussions, presentations and community interaction.

    Your training consists of 820 hours, including:

    1. Applied Police Sciences (432 hours)
    2. Firearms (104 hours)
    3. Police Defensive Tactics (94 hours)
    4. Police Driving (67 hours)
    5. Fitness (45 hours)
    6. Drill and Deportment (37 hours)
    7. Detachment visits, exams, other (41 hours)

    Learn more about the Cadet Training Program

• Is training physically and academically demanding?

  • Overall, training is both physically and academically demanding, although each individual handles the demands differently.

    Both men and women can achieve the physical requirements of the program with proper training and dedication. You are expected to arrive at Depot in good shape, able to run 5km continuously, demonstrate muscular strength and endurance, perform 3 aerobic or 2 resistance workouts per week, and progress towards running 10 to 20km per week. Training is designed to prepare you for police work; therefore, it is meant to push you to your maximum. Sports and recreation facilities are available at Depot for you to enhance your skills.

    The days are long and you will be expected to do extra work in the evenings for both the physical and academic components. The learning environment is highly interactive and includes scenarios, case studies, role plays, lectures, panel discussions, presentations and community interaction. You will complete assignments and training activities alone and in groups.

    After successfully completing the Program, you may be offered employment as an RCMP police officer with full pay as well as health and other benefits. Once employed, you must then complete a six-month Field Coaching Program at selected training detachments where you are involved in everyday police duties under the supervision of a Field Coach.

• How physically fit should I be before participating in the Cadet Training Program?

  • Applicants are expected to enter cadet training with a good level of physical fitness. The training program is not designed for cadets to "get in shape", but rather to allow you to enhance your fitness knowledge and abilities. You want to arrive at Depot in good physical condition so that you do not risk injuring yourself or being terminated from the Cadet Training Program. Being physically fit will help make the training easier for you.

    Cadets will be required to successfully complete the PARE within the first two weeks at Depot. Cadets must complete the first two stations in 5 minutes and 30 seconds or less. If you fail on the first try, you have to take it again within three days. If you fail the re-test, you will be sent home. At the conclusion of the Cadet Training Program, cadets must complete the first two stations in 4 minutes or less. Failure to meet PARE times may lead to termination from the Cadet Training Program.

• Can I bring my family with me?

  • It is your choice and at your expense as to whether your family moves to Regina while you are training but they are not allowed to live on the campus.

    You will be required to do evening and weekend activities, which will not leave much free time to spend with your family. You will be able to communicate with your family by phone and/or e-mail every day.

    Cadets go through many emotions while living at Depot. Balancing Depot and family life can be difficult, as cadets often feel that they are not in a position to fully support their spouse or parents who are often left behind to deal with family emergencies.

    Cadets are not alone and have access to several support services, which will assist them in managing their stress level.

• Where will I get posted after training? Do I have a choice?

  • Serving communities across Canada

    The RCMP is a national organization with diverse career opportunities like no other police service. Applicants may be asked to relocate anywhere within Canada where there is need of your services. We appreciate the strong ties to your communities and for this reason, every effort will be made to accommodate placing applicants in their preferred province for their first post following graduation as well as working with you on your long-term career path. Operational needs, your interest and experience will also help to determine the exact location of a posting.

    The number of times a police officer will be relocated varies depending on the police officer's role, promotional interests, human resourcing needs and available opportunities. The RCMP serves communities across the country and by being mobile, our police officers gain a variety of experience while developing their career and ensuring to meeting the operational needs of the organization.

• How long before I can get into a specialized unit?

  • You will normally begin your career by being posted to general duty assignments.

    Those who meet the competency profile (i.e., skills, experience) for a particular position may be considered for a specialized unit to meet organizational needs.

Date de modification :

1969-12-31