Articles Tagged rcmp

Judge says RCMP violated their rights, tosses drug case citing Charter violations

Let me first state that if you came here expecting to read me bashing the RCMP over another Charter violation, you’re going to be disappointed.  You are correct in your presumption that when I’m writing about the RCMP and Charter violations, it’s usually to tear a strip off them for blatantly disregarding the Charter. That’s [...]

William Elliott never stood a chance with the RCMP

Current RCMP boss William Elliott never stood a chance.  Appointed in the wake of such stellar examples of RCMP integrity as former RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli, Elliott was brought in to try and save the RCMP from itself. The very fact that Elliott was not a career cop offended pretty much everyone in the RCMP, [...]

RCMP Accountability in BC

Dave Eby, the executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, held a weekend workshop in Prince George two weeks ago.  It was part of his tour of northern and interior towns to educate people on their rights, how to exercise them effectively when dealing with the RCMP, and to get feedback on RCMP practices [...]

Positive News About the RCMP (for a change)

Grey Mountain shooting range in Whitehorse, Yukon, was the site for the longest running international shooting competition, known simply as “The Shoot”.  It’s an annual shooting competition between the RCMP and Alaska State Police has been running for 50 years. Pretty impressive by any standards. According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety press release, [...]

Steal Ammunition From RCMP, do NOT go to Jail

Imagine this scenario.  You retired from the RCMP after 29 years of service with the rank of Staff Sergeant.  You returned as a civilian firearms trainer at the RCMP Regina Depot facility. You have full access to the RCMP’s ammunition and firearms lockups. You steal ammunition and take it home.  You get caught. You get [...]

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