Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is Canada's national police service, responsible for preserving peace, upholding the law, and providing quality service in partnership with communities. Established in 1873 as the North-West Mounted Police, it officially became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1920 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. As an agency of the Government of Canada, the RCMP enforces federal laws and ensures public safety across the country.

The RCMP's services encompass federal policing, including investigating inter-provincial and international crime, maintaining border integrity, and counter-terrorism efforts. It also manages the Canadian Firearms Program. Beyond its federal mandate, the RCMP provides contract policing services to 11 provinces and territories (excluding Ontario and Quebec), over 150 municipalities, and 600 Indigenous communities. Key operational areas include Indigenous policing, youth programs, national security, serious and organized crime, cybercrime, missing persons investigations, and addressing scams and frauds.

Michael Duheme serves as the 25th Commissioner of the RCMP, having been permanently appointed on May 25, 2023. The organization is currently engaged in its 2024-2027 strategic plan, focusing on modernization goals and strengthening relationships with partners and Canadians. Recent activities include addressing local crime, managing missing persons cases, and implementing public safety alerts. The RCMP is also adapting to evolving policing landscapes, including managing transitions from contract policing as some jurisdictions explore establishing their own police forces.