News release

The Fort St John RCMP recognizes National Police Women's Day - September 12

September 12, 2025 - Fort St John, British Columbia
From: Fort St. John RCMP

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September 12 is National Police Woman's Day and 2025 marks the 50^th anniversary of women in the RCMP.  The RCMP began accepting applications from women for regular police duties in May of 1974 with the first women officers graduating RCMP Depot in Saskatchewan on March 3, 1975.

Today, approximately one fifth of the RCMP’s police officers are women.  Women have made significant contributions to the RCMP over the years and today as part of National Police Women’s Day, the Fort St John RCMP wishes to recognize some of the exceptional women police officers of the detachment. 

Constable Caitlyn Rissanen - Indigenous Policing Service Unit (IPS)

Constable Caitlyn Rissanen has over 16 years in law enforcement with 11 years service as an RCMP after serving for more than 5 years with the BC Sheriff Service. Caitlyn has completed stints in Frontline Policing, BC Highway Patrol, the Intimate Partner Violence unit and is currently serving in the IPS.  Caitlyn was born and raised in FSJ and love calling the north my home.  Caitlyn has played sports all her life and fell in love with soccer as an adult because of the team atmosphere and finds it to be a healthy outlet to unwind from work.

Corporal Nicki Campbell – Intimate Partner Violence Reviewer/Investigator

Corporal Nicki Campbell is a Mountie with 12 years of service, beginning her service in Fort St John doing frontline policing and the Crime Reduction Unit before doing a stint in Nanaimo where she served in their frontline policing and General Investigations Units.  Campbell promoted back to Fort St John to the Violence in Relationship Unit.  Corporal Campbell is a newly published author of the child’s book titled “Goodnight British Columbia”.  She enjoys playing slow-pitch, indoor soccer and recently hung up her figure skates for hockey skates.

Sergeant Jaime Moffat – Detachment Commander

Sergeant Jaime Moffat has been a member since 2001, starting her career in Chilliwack, BC.  She transferred to Kelowna where she spent 10 years in front line policing and the General Investigations Unit.  Her and her family decided on a new adventure and headed North to Dease Lake, then onto Tumbler Ridge.  In 2017, she promoted to the rank of Corporal as Detachment Commander of Nakusp/Slocan Lake Detachments.  After 4.5 great years there, she promoted again to Detachment Commander of Tumbler Ridge Detachment which led to taking on other roles in the Peace Region as Acting Detachment Commander of Dawson Creek for a short term then onto the acting District Advisory role for the entire Peace Region.   Sergeant Moffat has now landed in Fort St John as the acting Officer in Charge of the Fort St John Detachment.  She and her family are thrilled to begin this new chapter and look forward to being part of such a welcoming and vibrant community.

Constable Giselle Kopf - Frontline Policing

As a new member and woman in the RCMP, Constable Kopf is proud to serve her country while breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of women in law enforcement. Being a female officer in a traditionally male-dominated field has only strengthened her belief in the importance of diversity and inclusion within law enforcement. With dedication and resilience, she balances the unique challenges of this demanding career with a deep commitment to protecting communities and upholding justice. The challenges are real, but they drive her to grow and push her limits each day.  Outside of work, Constable Kopf enjoys staying active by hitting the gym daily, inline skating, restoring cars and motorcycles, working on her family’s horse farm, and traveling to new places.

Constable Kaylee Radford - Serious Crimes Unit (SCU)

Constable Kaylee Radford is the newest member in the Fort St John detachment has served her entire RCMP career in Northern BC with her previous post being the Northern Rockies Detachment in Fort Nelson.  Constable Radford comes to Fort St John detachment with her spouse who is also a serving RCMP member.  Together they are looking forward to integrating themselves into the fabric of the Fort St John community.

Constable Michaela Turple - Serious Crimes Unit (SCU)

Constable Michaela Turple has been an RCMP Officer for 14 years. She started her career in southern Manitoba then policed in northern isolated detachments before moving to British Columbia and is now working in the Serious Crime Unit in Fort St John.  At work, she enjoys the teamwork and camaraderie that is involved in serious and high-risk crime investigations.  Outside of work, Constable Turple enjoys playing indoor soccer and cross-country skiing in the winter, and camping and hiking in the summer.

“National Police Women’s Day is a wonderful chance to recognize the contributions of women in policing and to also acknowledge the incredible work of the women in our detachment,” said Sergeant Jaime Moffat, Detachment Commander of the Fort St John RCMP.  “I am proud to be part of such a dedicated team here in Fort St John.”

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