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Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Public safety

Highlighting the RCMP's work to promote safety within and outside of Canadian borders.

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    Just the facts: sextortion

    The RCMP is working to inform people about the dangers of sextortion and what you can do to prevent from becoming victimized.

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    The cost of fraud exceeds financial loss, victims say

    The impact of fraud on victims can be detrimental regardless of demographic or fraud type. In addition to financial loss, many victims also report serious emotional and psychological harm and impacts on their social life.

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    Just the facts: water safety

    Refresh your knowledge on some basic facts on drowning, and a few simple safety tips and practices that could save lives.

  1. 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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    Just the facts: romance scams

    Romance scams use fake identities to gain trust and steal money. Protect yourself: verify identities, avoid quick money requests, and report scams.

  1. Just the facts: Cyberbullying

    Cyberbullying can have a psychological impact on victims, including anxiety, poor concentration and feelings of hopelessness. Get some essential facts on cyberbullying instances, and its impact on youth in the latest RCMP Gazette article.

  1. RCMP supports park wardens in traffic enforcement

    With help from RCMP training and equipment, Parks Canada wardens are now conducting speed enforcement within Newfoundland and Labrador’s Terra Nova National Park. Read how it’s making roads safer for drivers, vacationers and wildlife.

  1. Just the Facts - Organized Crime

    RCMP officers and employees deal with organized criminals every day. Read about some of the realities of organized crime in Canada.

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    The high cost of human trafficking

    Human trafficking is a lucrative business that ruins lives. Read how the RCMP’s National Human Trafficking Coordination Centre works to raise awareness and support survivors.

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    Volunteers help police recover stolen vehicles

    Helping to catch criminals and recover pilfered property are two of the big rewards for Bill Ingram, who volunteers with the RCMP in Surrey, British Columbia to locate stolen vehicles.

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    Well-being a priority for child exploitation units

    It requires a focus that many people couldn’t sustain. The job of some RCMP officers and employees requires them to regularly review images, videos and written materials that portray the sexual abuse of children.

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    Violent relationships: the red flags

    "Abuse can be more subtle than just a punch in the face," says RCMP Corporal Samara Bilmer, who works in the Serious Crimes Unit in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Read what she says are the most common red flags of a violent relationship.

  1. Drawing out suspects

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

  1. Just the facts: Buy-and-sell crimes

    Using online buy-and-sell sites has become the fastest and most convenient way to sell, purchase or exchange items, advertise services or events. Besides the honest deal-makers are those who will take advantage of well-meaning customers.

  1. Seniors get safety savvy

    In an attempt to fight back against victimization of seniors in a small seaside city in British Columbia, White Rock RCMP has partnered with the community to offer a Savvy Seniors workshop.

  1. How to recognize a telemarketing scam

    Of cases where seniors are targeted, telemarketing scams make up the majority of fraud cases. Watch out for these five red flags to avoid becoming a victim.

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    Searching for people with autism

    The RCMP's Police Dog Services are often called out to missing persons cases, especially when it involves a child or adult on the autism spectrum.

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    Hunting online predators

    RCMP Corporal Jared Clarke is one of 11 police officers who work in Saskatchewan's Internet Child Exploitation Unit.

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