BC and Yukon RCMP welcome first troop of Experienced Peace Officer cadets

October 21, 2026 - Surrey, B.C., British Columbia
From: British Columbia RCMP

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BC and Yukon RCMP are celebrating an important milestone, as they welcome the first troop of Experienced Peace Officers to their ranks, reinforcing our commitment to public safety and high-quality policing services.

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, BC and Yukon RCMP held a ceremony at the BC RCMP headquarters to welcome thirteen Experienced Peace Officers to join the RCMP as new cadets. The thirteen new cadets are joining the RCMP from B.C., Yukon and Ontario and bring previous experience from various provincial, territorial and federal agencies. They will now begin their RCMP careers, through an accelerated cadet training program at the Pacific Region Training Centre in Chilliwack, B.C. The cadets start their training next month and will graduate in March 2027. Upon successful graduation from the cadet training program, members will be placed into frontline positions throughout Yukon and B.C.

“This is a significant milestone for our organization and a moment worth celebrating,” says Assistant Commissioner John Brewer, Acting Commanding Officer of BC RCMP. “Experienced peace officers bring with them a wealth of knowledge and practical experience that will make an impact in our organization. I am proud to welcome these professionals to our RCMP family and look forward to the contributions they make on the front lines.”

The Experienced Peace Officer (ExPO) program is a brand-new approach to recruiting experienced officers, launched in British Columbia and Yukon territory in July 2026. The RCMP ExPO program is scheduled to expand to other provinces and territories in the coming months.

The RCMP recognizes the value ExPOs bring with their existing skills, knowledge and previous work experience within the law enforcement community. By welcoming peace officers from a variety of backgrounds, the RCMP is strengthening its team while also creating an exciting option for experienced peace officers to move forward with a career in policing.

“The ExPO program reflects the RCMP’s commitment to exploring innovative approaches to recruitment,” says Assistant Commissioner Adam Palmer, National Recruitment Transformation. “By building on the expertise of these experienced peace officers, the RCMP has a new pathway which will expand our operational capacities and continue to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.”

Applications are open for the next intake of Experienced Peace Officers to join the RCMP. Qualified firearms trained Peace Officers from Canadian provincial, territorial and federal agencies, currently residing within B.C. or Yukon can contact the ExPO Program at 778-290-3456 or EDiv_ExPO@rcmp-grc.gc.ca to begin the application process. 

Visit the RCMP careers website for more information about the different career pathways to join the RCMP. 

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