2017-2022, RCMP used covert tools in 32 cases involving national security, drug trafficking, and financial crimes, emphasizing drone and facial recognition technology.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) disclosed that from 2017 to 2022, it used covert tools on digital devices to gather evidence in 32 cases involving national security, drug trafficking, and financial crimes. A report highlighted the use of technologies like drones and facial recognition. In 2021, the RCMP launched the National Technology Onboarding Program to ensure responsible technology use and enhance transparency in law enforcement practices.

September 10, 2024
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