Police intervention
We respond to an average of 2.8 million calls for service each year. Applications of intervention account for 1 in every 1,070 RCMP calls for service, or 0.1% of all calls for service. That means that we resolve 99.9% of occurrences naturally or with communication and de-escalation.
Our goal during any interaction with the public is to de-escalate. We want to have a peaceful resolution, without using police intervention options. Our preferred intervention for any situation is communication, and we use it when it doesn't increase risk to the public and/or police. We will continue to use it and other methods of intervention when we need to protect the public.
Services and information
Accountability for police intervention
The RCMP has several internal and external review processes that ensure our police officers are accountable for all police intervention occurrences and member-involved shooting incidents.
Incident Management Intervention Model
The Incident Management Intervention Model (IMIM) is what RCMP officers use to assess and manage risk in all encounters with the public. On overview of less lethal intervention options available to RCMP officers.<
Less lethal intervention options
An overview of less lethal intervention options available to RCMP officers.
Police intervention reporting
A Subject Behaviour/Officer Response report helps police officers clearly explain what happened during an incident.
Police intervention option reports
To promote trust, transparency, and accountability in Canada, the RCMP is committed to open, proactive, and routine disclosure of police intervention option data.
Responding to people in crisis
Police officers are often first on scene when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills can help reduce risk to the individual, public and first responders.
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