The Royal Canadian Mounted Police's national home page provides information on firearms, homicide investigations, careers, and more.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is more than just Canada's national police service. We have been part of the fabric of Canada since 1873 – almost 150 years. We are one of only a few police services recognized around the world for both our policing excellence and our image – the "Mountie". Over the last century-and-a-half, we have grown and evolved with and for Canadians. The ...

Starting January 2023, firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) cards will have a different look, and contain enhanced security features.

Salary and benefits Being an RCMP police officer grants you access to a world of opportunity, adventure and growth. The benefits, both in terms of salary and private life, are considerable. Cadet recruitment allowance You will receive an allowance during your 26-week training. The current cadet recruitment allowance is $525/week. The RCMP also covers your room and board, uniform, training ...

Only a small percentage of cybercrimes or frauds are reported to Police in Canada, making it difficult for law enforcement to keep up with the ever-changing threat landscape. To make it easier for Canadians and businesses to report cybercrime and fraud, we are developing a new reporting system with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Once fully in place, in 2023-2024, a …

The RCMP is proud to have supported hundreds of initiatives across Canada through the Family Violence Initiative Fund. Find out how you can apply today.

Criminal record checks A criminal record check will determine if you have been charged or convicted of a crime. There are 2 ways to check if you have a criminal history: name-based criminal record checks and certified criminal record checks. Name-based criminal record checks Names and dates of birth are the most common ways to check for a person's criminal history. Checks are completed in the ...

Civilian employee careers The RCMP hires civilian employees in a wide variety of disciplines to support our police officers at the detachment, provincial and federal levels. From administrative support to scientists in the laboratories to telecommunications officers answering 911 calls, these employees play a critical role in delivering services to our …

Online Firearm Licence Renewal and Payment Processing Initiative Executive summary 1. Introduction The mission of the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is to enhance public safety by helping reduce death, injury and threat from firearms through responsible ownership, use and storage of firearms, and by providing police and other organizations with operational and technical support vital to the ...

We have a rich history as Canada's national police service that dates back to 1873. From the role of women and Indigenous peoples, to our uniform and our military service, our history is Canada's history.