Week 16: It's all about variety
Advanced driving track
Cadets need skills to drive a police vehicle in high-stress situations. On the advanced track, they learn and practice these skills in a safe environment. They get to know both the vehicle's limitations in these situations as well as their own.
Cadets also learn collision avoidance at high rates of speed. While attending a priority call, they may need to drive fast but safely to get there.
The advanced driving track let me push myself to see how fast I could drive while staying in control of the vehicle.
Remote postings
Upon graduation, some cadet postings are to remote communities across Canada. These locations provide unique experiences. Many of these places are fly-in only with limited resources. Winter and summer months can vary from other places across the country.
Remote postings have opportunities for community involvement and offer a small-town lifestyle. Many of these communities are picturesque and are great places to enjoy the outdoors.
Community justice
Throughout training, cadets learn about restorative justice. They see how this approach plays an important role in the criminal justice system. This week, through the form of a role play, cadets take part in a community justice forum.
Cadets learn the practical application of the restorative justice process. The victim of the crime, the offender and members of the community can take part in the discussions. Cadets see how some justice-related decisions are best made by the people affected by a crime.
Carbine at 100 metres
Cadets learn different positions and distances to shoot using a carbine. This week, cadets shoot the carbine from as far back as 100 meters.
They learn how to use objects or structures in the environment for cover. They also learn how to use places to rest and steady their carbines for extended time periods. This teaches cadets how to safely and efficiently use what is around them; another skill for future work in the field.
Highlights
Posting spotlight: Hamilton-Niagara Detachment, Ontario
Introducing the Hamilton-Niagara Regional Detachment, located in Stoney Creek. Located in southern Ontario, it is close to both the American border and Toronto.
Stoney Creek is a large urban area with shopping malls, recreation centres and local businesses. Those who live in the area enjoy the parks and conservation areas within the city.
RCMP members working here focus on serious and organized crime and financial crime. They work with partner agencies including the OPP, Six Nations Police, Canada Border Security Agency and more.
Those who work here provide a variety of services to this large service area and across Ontario. They can take part in events like Remembrance Day ceremonies and Hamilton Tiger-Cats games.
Depot spotlight: Business Centre
Depot's Business Centre plays an important role in the Cadet Training Program. The team here organizes accommodations for cadets. There is lot to do to get ready for a troop's arrival!
The Business Centre also organizes classrooms for training, events and meetings. This includes accommodations for visiting employees, meal allowances and room bookings.
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