Human interest

Celebrating inspiring stories, acts of heroism and everything in between.

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   Musical Ride horses find new pastures

   One year in, the RCMP's Divestment of Horses Program has rehomed dozens of Musical Ride horses. Listen to Olela and Viper's stories in the audio story.

   Musical Ride

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   RCMP officers take the plunge for Special Olympics Canada

   The RCMP participates in year-round events to raise funds and support for Special Olympics Canada and their athletes.

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   New Brunswick RCMP brings the community together one cup of coffee at a time

   Read about the New Brunswick RCMP’s new initiative. Coffee with a Cop fosters connections with local community members over a casual cup of coffee.

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   Nanaimo RCMP puts 'Happy Feet' on streets of British Columbia

   Nanaimo RCMP is giving back to its community by providing gently used pairs of shoes to those who need them most. Read about the Happy Feet project.

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   Nanaimo RCMP gets waxed for cancer

   Officers of Nanaimo RCMP get waxed to raise money for pediatric cancer research and treatment.

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   RCMP-CFL partnership brings Canadian communities together through Grey Cup tour

   The RCMP and CFL teamed up to bring the Grey Cup across Canada, celebrating the spirit of football and engaging with communities.

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   Former CFL defensive back turned Mountie recruits athletic trainer to RCMP

   Before joining the ranks, RCMP officers first met on the football field. Listen to our audio story to hear how early starts with the CFL led to a touchdown in the RCMP.

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   Supporting Reservists with flexibility and honour

   Canadian Armed Forces recognizes the RCMP’s support of its Naval Reserve program in P.E.I.

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   Former CFL cheerleader now cheers for the RCMP

   Jen James traded in her pom-poms for an RCMP ID card. Listen to our audio story to find out about her experience cheering for the Roughriders, and her current career as a public servant.

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   RCMP Musical Ride makes 97-year-old Ontario woman's 'final wish' come true

   97-year-old lifelong admirer of the RCMP fulfills wish to attend the Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies in Ottawa.

   Musical Ride

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   Swissair Flight 111: Working together in the midst of tragedy

   Multiple partner agencies worked together on the investigation, search and recovery of Swissair Flight 111. Their co-operation was critical to a smooth operation.

   RCMP150

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   RCMP and CFL: partners in sport and security

   Building on a longstanding relationship, the RCMP partners with the CFL to complement recruitment efforts and foster a sense of Canadian pride.

   Recruiting

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   The role of the RCMP horse in the past 150 years

   The RCMP has depended on its horses to prepare officers for day-to-day policing, recruit new employees, and build relationships with Canadians.

   RCMP150

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   Taking the Red Serge to new heights

   RCMP Staff Sergeant Shaun Begg reveals the story behind how wearing the Red Serge during a hockey game became an internet sensation.

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   Sacred totem pole returns to Kitkatla community after 126 years

   A pts'aan, a totem pole belonging to the Gitxaała Nation sold 126 years ago has returned home, been blessed, and reawakened, in the presence of its ancestors.

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   RCMP officers build fire pit for Pictou Landing First Nations community

   Police officers in Nova Scotia fundraised to build a community fire pit in Pictou Landing First Nation to honour their strong relationship with its residents.

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   RCMP telecoms operator guides kids to safety

   Read about the experience of one operator at New Brunswick's Operational Command Centre who helped guide two lost boys out of the woods.

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   Retired RCMP officer reunited with lost honorary document decades later

   Decades after Superintendent Edward H. Trefry retired from the RCMP, an act of kindness reunited him with a precious item that had been lost for 56 years.

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   Whistler's backcountry no match for RCMP Air Services and Emergency Response Team

   An integrated emergency response team and RCMP Air Services rescued an injured skier in remote British Columbia using the aircraft's hoist capability.

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   Overcoming adversity in pursuit of a dream

   Constable Roya Kashani shares her story of becoming a Canadian citizen and the Mountie who inspired her to join the RCMP.

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   New Canadians pledge oath of citizenship at RCMP Musical Ride

   Fifteen new Canadians pledged the oath of citizenship in a special ceremony at the RCMP Musical Ride Visitor Centre in Ottawa to help mark the RCMP’s 150th anniversary.

   Musical Ride

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   "The silence was striking" says one of the riders who led The Queen's funeral procession

   Read about the experience of the Musical Ride troop's participation in The Queen's funeral procession in London from the Officer in Charge of the Musical Ride.

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   RCMP officer makes wish come true for young man with autism

   A video call with an RCMP officer was a birthday wish come true for a young man with autism.

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   RCMP officers save lives in daring fire response

   Fast-acting RCMP officers saved lives during an apartment fire on a cold January night in North Battleford, Saskatchewan

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   RCMP officers go wild helping animals on West Coast

   What do a beaver, seal, and goose have in common? All three were recently rescued by RCMP officers in British Columbia.

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   RCMP’s deepest underwater mission returns deceased man to family

   A team of RCMP divers demonstrated skill and persistence while on a recovery mission north of the Arctic Circle. Using a remotely operated vehicle, the team recovered the body of a bulldozer operator who crashed through the ice.

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   RCMP officers weigh risks and act fast to save young life

   Fast-acting RCMP officers in Moose Lake, Man., saved a child from a house fire.

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   Surrey RCMP officer jumps into pool, helps save two lives

   When an sport utility vehicle crashed into a backyard swimming pool in Surrey, British Columbia, a fast-acting RCMP officer jumped into the water helping save the elderly couple trapped inside. Read more about the rescue.

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   RCMP rips lid off barrel murder case

   RCMP investigators preserved and discovered key evidence that led to two first-degree murder convictions in the case of murdered Winnipeg drug dealer Chad Davis whose body was discovered inside a barrel. Read about how their work.

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   Pickton investigators studied work done at Ground Zero

   The investigation at Robert Pickton's British Columbia property was influenced by the recovery efforts in New York in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.

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   RCMP officer compelled to help at Ground Zero

   RCMP Constable Manny Pizarro unexpectedly found himself in New York City days after the September 11 terrorist attacks, helping with the recovery efforts.

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   RCMP officer kept stranded air passengers safe on 9/11

   In the early hours after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in the United States, when diverted flights began to arrive at the international airport in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, RCMP Corporal Mike Hall knew what he ha

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   RCMP photographer remembers her time at Ground Zero

   Two months after the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, an RCMP photographer found herself at the foot of the carnage at the Twin Towers – reporting on the aftermath.

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   Police dog services enhancing property crime response

   Last year, RCMP Police Dog Services in Alberta responded to nearly 3,000 calls and captured over 900 suspects. Read about how our canine officers support property crime investigations across the province.

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   Officer extolls the benefits of horse therapy

   RCMP Staff Sergeant Chris Swain knows how being around horses can help people physically and mentally.

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   RCMP helps women's hockey team feel united with new jerseys

   The women's hockey team in Whale Cove, Nunavut, is wearing new jerseys thanks to support from the RCMP.

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   Police dog leads rescuers to man lost in the woods

   RCMP Corporal Jason Muzzerall and his police service dog Jerry found a man buried in snow near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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   Teamwork and training save man from icy waters

   Thanks to quick-thinking RCMP officers in Grand Rapids, Manitoba, a man who fell into the icy Saskatchewan River was saved from drowning.

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   Community comes together during double challenge

   When COVID19 and water problems struck Fond du Lac, Saskatchewan, RCMP officers were ready to help.

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   RCMP officers help build outdoor rink in Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador

   With the cancellation of indoor sports in Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador, RCMP officers helped build a skating rink for people to enjoy.

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   Lytton RCMP spreads holiday spirit with 'Adopt an Elder'

   In an effort to spread holiday cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic, RCMP officers in Lytton, British Columbia, organized an adopt-an-Elder program encouraging community members to give gifts to local Elders and seniors.

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   Dog handler remembers canine colleague

   RCMP Constable Brent Bates is remembering his canine partner Baylee, who passed away in September.

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   Officers take in foster dogs during pandemic

   Some RCMP officers in Grande Prairie, Alberta are fostering dogs to help a local rescue during the pandemic.

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   The wild side of policing

   While people and tactical skills are essential to a policing career, some animal skills can be useful, too.

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   RCMP officer rescues dog now training to help humans

   A dog rescued by an RCMP officer in rural Manitoba may soon give back as a therapy dog.

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   Dive team recovers remains from 1959 plane crash

   A RCMP underwater recovery operation has helped bring closure to families after 60 years of mystery.

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   How the Parliamentary Protective Service keeps the Hill safe on Canada Day

   Every Canada Day, Parliament Hill is transformed into a giant outdoor concert filled with revelers. But planning security for the event starts almost a year in advance for the Parliamentary Protective Service.

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   Moving the RCMP Musical Ride

   Each year the RCMP Musical Ride awes cities across Canada. But co-ordinating a cross-country trip with 45 people and 36 horses is no easy task. Here's a step-by-step look at how they get from A to B.

   Musical Ride

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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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   Bringing closure for families of drowning victims

   In most Canadian provinces, when a body is lost in the water, RCMP underwater recovery divers like Sergeant Andy Pulo and Corporal John Stringer are ready to search the cold, dark depths to find it.

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   Small-town work doesn’t mean slow days

   Tucked away near the Yukon-Alaska border is the RCMP's western-most detachment of Beaver Creek.

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   RCMP partners with community to build rink and recreation centre

   A new outdoor hockey rink in Chateh, Alberta, is giving youth a place for sports and RCMP officers a chance to connect with the community.

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   Every second counts in avalanche rescue

   When a person is buried violently underneath metres of snow, avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers must respond rapidly — often in challenging backcountry conditions.

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   Once-injured officer helps others heal

   The nine-millimetre bullet that blew out RCMP Corporal Tim Belliveau’s left eye hangs from his neck on a gold chain. He uses the flattened piece of metal as a conversation starter about the day that changed his life.

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   Drawing out suspects

   As part of his job, Constable Alexandre L'Heureux creates a mold of a skull to identify human remains.

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   Life in retirement for Royal Canadian Mounted Police service dogs

   When RCMP service dogs retire, typically around age eight, it's into a life of leisure filled with toys, treats and copious cuddles, at home with their handler.

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   Rural federal policing on Quebec's coast

   The RCMP's Côte-Nord detachment may be small, but the officers who work there crack down on big crime.

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   Officer's care packages provide comfort for homeless

   Ziplock bags containing warm mitts, toques, socks, disposable rain ponchos, energy bars and other essential supplies are handed out to those whose lives are spent largely without shelter.

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   Livestock investigators support police, industry

   Corporal Andrew Grainger, a livestock investigator with the RCMP in Alberta, is a liaison between the RCMP and producers in the province's livestock industry.

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   Wildfire confirms need for animal response plan

   During the wildfires, police assisted with abandoned animals when they could.