Report for duty: Troop dismissed
Troop dismissed
The final days at Depot bring on an air of change to these new members. Soon after their final dismissal from training, they must report to their postings. Wherever they end up in Canada, there's little time to settle in before work starts.
The last moments at Depot are spent getting ready to leave. Cadets return their non-personal kit to Stores and pack up their dorms. For some graduates, flights out of Regina are as early as the day after graduation. Others who drove to Depot, will be driving home and that may take longer. It's a common sight to see new constables loading up vehicles shortly after graduation.
Typically, within the first week of leaving Depot, these new constables report for duty.
Did you know?
New constables may start working at their new postings as soon as 3 days after graduation.
Learning doesn't stop after Depot
Learning continues after basic training at Depot. In their first posting, new members are paired up with an experienced police officer: a field coach. Field coaching is an integral part of training that provides guidance, support and feedback for all new constables. It further develops skills required to be a police officer in an operational setting. The new members also learn about their community and detachment. Field coaching lasts an average of six months.
Throughout a career in the RCMP, members will continue to improve and renew their policing skills. There are annual re-certifications, courses and new trainings as policing evolves.
There are many diverse roles in the RCMP. After a few years of service, there are opportunities to specialize. These may include joining the Emergency Response Team, the Marine section, Major Crimes or Police Dog Services, among many others. If a member chooses one of those unique areas, specialized training is needed.
Did you know?
There are over 150 specializations in the RCMP.
Highlights
Depot spotlight: Depot Division
Training future police officers for the RCMP takes a lot of teamwork. There are many moving parts and dozens of units at Depot that work together to keep the division running. Throughout the Cadet Chronicles, we highlighted many different units at the RCMP Academy.
Whether you interact with cadets each day, once, or not at all, the staff here plays an important role. We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who works at Depot!
National Recruiting
There are over 19,000 uniformed members in the RCMP. There is no other police force in Canada that provides the type service that the RCMP does. The Force is an iconic symbol of Canada. RCMP officers are known around the world for their law enforcement skills, dedication to their communities and the famous red tunic.
The RCMP is always looking for dedicated, passionate Canadians with a desire to serve their community and country. If you are interested in a career in the RCMP, check out the recruiting page!
Did you know?
The content in the Cadet Training Program is reviewed often and always evolving. Since the Cadet Chronicles started, a new course was integrated into training: Emotional Resilience Skills Training.
This innovative mental wellness training starts right at Week 1. It gives cadets knowledge, skills and tools to handle stressors of police work.
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