RCMP memo highlights resource strain, staffing challenges, and need for 235 additional close protection officers over 5 years.

An internal RCMP memo warns of the strain on resources as the national police force balances protecting Canadian parliamentarians and public figures, diverting resources from other federal policing priorities. As threats increase, the RCMP and other departments must be strategic in their analysis of the threat environment and work together to ensure appropriate resource allocation. Staffing challenges due to labor market conditions and specialized training requirements for close protection officers pose significant risks to meeting demands for protective services. The RCMP projects that 235 additional close protection officers will be needed over the next five years.

August 20, 2024
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