RCMP

‘Alarming’ increase in drug-impaired driving, Penticton RCMP say – Okanagan

Penticton RCMP are hoping to put the brakes on drug-impaired driving by shining a spotlight on four recent cases that resulted in recommended charges and vehicle impoundments. Officers charged four drivers with being impaired in January alone, Const. James Grandy said. On Jan. 21, an… Read More »‘Alarming’ increase in drug-impaired driving, Penticton RCMP say – Okanagan

The RCMP now has a ‘cultural humility’ training course. We asked four experts to review it for us

A mandatory online training course called “Cultural Awareness and Humility” that was rolled out last fall for all RCMP members and touted by the commissioner as an example of the force’s efforts to modernize misses the mark on many levels, according to experts who have… Read More »The RCMP now has a ‘cultural humility’ training course. We asked four experts to review it for us

Lost and found? Manitoba RCMP find lost bag full of cocaine, invite owner to come get it – Winnipeg

Did you recently lose a toiletry bag filled with smokes, pot pills, and cocaine? Good news — it’s been found. The bad news is you probably don’t want to go get it. Read more: Winnipeg police say $40K in cocaine found in Sage Creek drug… Read More »Lost and found? Manitoba RCMP find lost bag full of cocaine, invite owner to come get it – Winnipeg

Driver charged after Saskatchewan highway police pull over semi, seize 100 kg of pot

A Milton, Ont. man, 51, is facing drug charges after Saskatchewan authorities said they found 100 kg of cannabis in the trailer of a semi-truck on Highway 1 near Regina on Wednesday, according to the White Butte RCMP. RCMP were called by the Saskatchewan Highway… Read More »Driver charged after Saskatchewan highway police pull over semi, seize 100 kg of pot

Investigation says B.C. RCMP justified in fatal standoff shooting of armed, suicidal man

An investigation into a B.C. Interior standoff where lethal force was authorized and a man was killed has concluded that police acted accordingly. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. said it looked into the incident, an armed standoff on the afternoon of Jan. 13… Read More »Investigation says B.C. RCMP justified in fatal standoff shooting of armed, suicidal man