Health and environment

Examining the RCMP's efforts to support the mental health and wellbeing of Canadians and employees.

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   RCMP in Ottawa welcomes first full-time facility dog for employee mental health

   The General is the focus of a new 18-month pilot project dedicated to helping improve employee mental health for RCMP employees in the National Capital Region.

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   RCMP revamps fitness assessment to reflect on-duty demands on officers

   The RCMP has launched a new fitness test that provides a streamlined approach to enhancing individual fitness goals, while offering new techniques to measure performance on duty. It helps ensure that officers are able to perform the physic

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   Canada's effective response to attacks of mass destruction starts with preparation

   Read about the RCMP-led team that is called in to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives attacks in Canada.

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   RCMP shifts to zero-emission vehicles

   The RCMP rolls out a new pilot to test zero-emission vehicles and green its nation-wide fleet.

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   Just the Facts – Sexual Assault

   Sexual assault is a complex issue that impacts many people and vulnerable communities. Understanding the key facts of sexual assault and how to support victims can help ensure better outcomes.

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   RCMP employees share fitness expertise to motivate others (Health and Wellness Series, Part 4)

   Across the country, RCMP employees are finding ways to stay fit and inspire others.

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   New RCMP fitness test will better reflect demands of police work (Health and Wellness Series, Part 3)

   Read how a new fitness test will ensure front-line RCMP officers can keep up with the physical demands of police work.

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   RCMP expanding partnership with Alberta therapists to respond to mental health calls

   The RCMP in Alberta is working with provincial therapists to give mental health support to people in need.

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   RCMP steps into fight against disinformation

   Fake news is a reality. Learn more about how two RCMP employees have developed a workshop to help Canadians understand and avoid it.

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   Panel discussion: how can psychologists support police officers better?

   RCMP psychologists play an important role delivering services that help keep police officers safe and healthy. Hear from five RCMP employees’ on how psychologists can better support police officers.

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   Mental-health service offers anonymity to first responders, RCMP

   RCMP and other first responders in Saskatchewan and Quebec have access to a free and private online program that can help them manage anxiety, depression and trauma. Read more about those efforts.

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   Canmore, Alberta RCMP gets first hybrid police car

   The RCMP in Canmore, Alberta just added the first hybrid police cruiser to their fleet.

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   RCMP researching officers' operational stress

   RCMP cadets are a major part of a new study on operational stress that will ultimately contribute to new initiatives to support all officers' mental health.

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   Depot continues training during the pandemic

   With some modifications, the RCMP was able to keep its training academy open during the pandemic.

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   RCMP guide supports employees changing their lived gender identity

   The RCMP Guide to Supporting Transgender, Non-Binary and Two-Spirit Employees aims to help employees and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

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   Mobile response teams help people in crisis

   RCMP officers and healthcare professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador are working together to help people in crisis.

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   Supporting employees throughout Nova Scotia's Operation H-Strong

   Responding to incidents like Operation H-Strong is difficult work. Learn how the RCMP is supporting employees throughout the investigation.

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   RCMP supports Thunderchild First Nation with pandemic response

   The Turtleford RCMP worked with the Thunderchild First Nation in rural Saskatchewan to help protect the community from COVID-19.

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   RCMP employees adapt during pandemic (video)

   When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, the work of RCMP employees changed overnight. Take a look at their tireless efforts in communities across Canada.

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   Bingo connects northern town during COVID-19

   RCMP officers in Paulatuk, Northwest Territories, helped organize a radio bingo game during COVID-19 so Elders and seniors could feel connected but safe.

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   Protecting British Columbia's coastal communities during a pandemic

   RCMP officers on marine and land patrols in coastal British Columbia are adjusting how they serve Indigenous communities to protect residents from COVID-19.

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   RCMP develop Support for Operational Stress Injury program

   Read how the RCMP's Support for Operational Stress Injury Program helps employees in need.

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   RCMP delivers groceries in Yukon town to encourage physical distancing

   RCMP officers in Old Crow, Yukon, are going above and beyond to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

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   RCMP detachments up patrols amid physical distancing

   RCMP are keeping an eye on empty business and industrial areas amid physical distancing.

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   Community-led plans help improve life for First Nations

   RCMP and the Esgenoopetitj First Nation are developing a safety plan so this Indigenous community can thrive.

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   New software improves mental health response

   New software is helping RCMP officers in Manitoba better respond to people in mental health crisis.

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   Fitness Squad connects RCMP and young people

   The RCMP Fitness Squad in Yellowknife uses lunchtime workouts to encourage exercise and connect with youth.

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   Weightlifting builds RCMP officers’ strength, confidence

   Two weightlifting RCMP officers are learning the power of sport can benefit more than your muscles.

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   Program promotes sleep for officers’ success

   Sleep issues are always on the minds of Fiona Vincent and Dr. Charles Samuels, who say fatigue is one of the biggest health and safety challenges facing police officers.

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   Program helps employees manage stress

   Just breathe — two words you might hear from someone who thinks you need to relax. They’re also the primary elements of a program that Sergeant Marie-Josée McCool developed to help boost people’s natural resilience to stress.

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   Blankets gifted to police with PTSD

   Sometimes — after years of struggle, heartache and healing — the smallest gift can have the biggest impact.

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   Training, health supports keep Emergency Response Team members prepared

   Full and part-time RCMP Emergency Response Team members train to be prepared for any potential crisis.

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   Community healing camp addresses addiction

   God's Lake Narrows, a Manitoba fly-in community, is stronger following a healing camp targeting addictions and social issues.

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   Bringing mental-health support to employees

   For police and other first responders who struggle with mental illnesses, making the decision to get treatment can be tough.

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   New hope for officers with monocular vision

   When the removal of a tumour on his optic nerve left him blind in one eye, Constable Michael Jaszczyszyn was told he would never return to active duty again. But he didn’t let that seal his fate.

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   RCMP officer’s self-awareness key to recovery

   The first time RCMP Corporal Lynn Saulnier cried after finding out three of her colleagues were killed in the line of duty was at the dry cleaner.

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   Talking it out key after New Brunswick shootings

   The road to healing: Talking it out key after New Brunswick shootings

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   Support for officers in wildfire zones

   As fires ravaged the forests of British Columbia last summer, RCMP officers worked long shifts to protect threatened communities — and a team of colleagues, in turn, worked to look after them.

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   Therapy dogs lower anxiety for victims

   For victims of crime, especially children, interacting with a therapy dog can ease stress and anxiety that often accompany the experience of retelling tragic personal experiences.

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   Police and supporters work to calm those in distress

   Awareness training is helping some RCMP officers better recognize and help those with autism.

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   Camp helps families deal with officer deaths

   Dozens of people gather at a family camp each summer to deal with the loss of loved ones — Canadian first responders who died in the line of duty, suddenly or by their own hand.

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   A mental health checkpoint

   More than 300 RCMP officers from across Canada stepped in to help the Wood Buffalo Detachment, bringing water, resources and gas masks to support on the ground efforts.