The NPF community is heartbroken once again to learn of the tragic, on-duty killing of Maple Ridge RCMP Constable Rick O’Brien, and of the wounding of Maple Ridge RCMP Members earlier today in Coquitlam, while on duty.
Cst. O’Brien, 51 was a decorated police officer who, prior…
Our Members and team are heartbroken by the death of Cst. Shelby Patton whose life was taken senselessly and tragically near Wolseley, Saskatchewan while protecting his community. Our thoughts and support go out to Cst. Patton’s family, friends and colleages.
@RCMPSK
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The NPF is devastated to learn of the on-duty death of Cst. Harvinder (Harvey) Singh Dhami, a Member of Alberta’s Strathcona RCMP Detachment, who was killed in an overnight vehicle collision while responding to assist other Members.
Cst. Dhami graduated from Depot in 2019 and…
Happy RCMP Appreciation Day! We’d like to take a moment to recognize our hard-working Members across Canada. Our Members do so much within our communities from coast to coast to coast and continue to be a great Canadian symbol of heroism!
We are shocked, angry, and heartbroken to learn of the killing of Police Service Dog, Gator, in Campbell River, British Columbia earlier today as he was assisting in the arrest of an armed suspect. Our thoughts are also with a Member injured in the incident and we wish them a 1/6
We remember Cst. Heidi Stevenson, who was killed while responding to the mass casualty in Portapique, Nova Scotia on April 19, 2020 and attempting to stop the gunman.
#RCMPNeverForget
Thank you to
@copofcoffee
for initiating Wear Red Wednesday in memory of RCMP Cst. Shaelyn (Tzu-Hsin) Yang who was tragically murdered on October 18, 2022. Please join us by wearing red on Wednesday, November 2 and share your support by tagging photos
#WearRedWednesday
.
We remember Cst. Heidi Stevenson, who was killed while attempting to stop the gunman in the mass casualty in Nova Scotia on April 19, 2020.
#RCMPNeverForget
We are shocked and saddened that last night
@TorontoPolice
PSD Bingo was killed in the line of duty, while helping to apprehend an armed and dangerous suspect.
These tragic losses are happening far too often – no police officer should fear that their next shift could be their…
The NPF community is heartbroken after the tragic line of duty death of Cst. Shaelyn Yang, who was murdered in Burnaby, British Columbia, while serving and protecting her community. 1/6
Photo credit:
@BCRCMP
We are heartbroken to learn that a Haldimand OPP police officer was tragically murdered in the line of duty while apprehending the driver of a stolen vehicle in Hagersville, Ontario yesterday afternoon. 1/4
Join us on Oct 4 for
#WearRedWednesday
to honour fallen RCMP Cst. Rick O’Brien, who was murdered on duty in Coquitlam, B.C. Wearing red unites us in support of RCMP Members & their families. A GoFundMe is set up for Cst. O’Brien's family. Please RT.
We remember Cst. Christopher John Worden, who was killed on duty after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds during the pursuit of a fleeing suspect in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
#RCMPNeverForget
Our hearts and thoughts are with residents and Members in Yellowknife, Kelowna, Lake Country and surrounding communities on this horrific and heartbreaking
#wildfire
weekend.
We thank our Members, the quiet heroes, who help friends and strangers to safety, stay behind to…
We stand with Ukrainians against the unjust, unlawful, and violent violation of their sovereign territory. We join Canadians across the country in condemning these actions and calling for a peaceful resolution.
#SolidarityWithUkraine
#NoWarInUkraine
We remember Cst. Heidi Stevenson, who was killed while attempting to stop the gunman in the mass casualty in Nova Scotia on April 19, 2020.
#RCMPNeverForget
We are extremely sad and appalled that Police Service Dog, Jago, was killed on duty in High Prairie, Alberta yesterday. We send our condolences to his handler, Cpl. MacLeod. Thank you, Jago, for your service and courage. You were taken far too soon.
#RCMP
Members and other first responders lovingly carried
#PSDGator
home last night , after he was tragically killed on duty in
#CampbellRiver
yesterday morning. Our hearts are with his handler, and all those who loved him. Good boy, Gator. We miss you.💙
#rcmpneverforget
A lengthy procession travelled through Campbell River last night in memory of Gator, a police dog who was fatally stabbed.
Gator was seven years old and had been part of the Campbell River RCMP since 2016.
(Video: Carrie Jacobs)
@CampbellRivRCMP
On this
#InternationalDayofRemembranceforFallenPoliceOfficers
, please take a moment to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel across the world. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their loved ones.
Today, Constable Harvinder Singh Dhami was honoured and remembered by family, friends and thousands of RCMP Members, police officers and other first responders. Thank you, Cst. Dhami, for your life of service. We will always remember.
Photo Credit: Alberta RCMP
We are heartbroken to learn that early this morning, Sgt. Eric Mueller, an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police, was senselessly murdered while responding to a disturbance call. Sgt. Mueller started his OPP career 21 years ago as a special constable, and was hired as a…
We remember Cst. Shelby Patton, whose life was taken senselessly and tragically while protecting his community in Wolseley, Saskatchewan.
#RCMPNeverForget
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Cst. Andrew Hong of the Toronto Police Service, who was tragically shot in Mississauga earlier today. Badges and uniforms may differ, but our family in blue shares strength of character, commitment, and caring.
#RCMPNeverForget
Thanks to incredibly caring colleagues, friends, and strangers our GoFundMe for Cst. O’Brien’s grieving family has raised $50,000 in less than 24 hours. Let’s keep the 💙 going. And thank you, Canada.
We remember Cst. Douglas Allen Scott who died from a gunshot wound sustained while responding to a call for assistance involving an impaired driver on November 5, 2007 at Kimmirut, Nunavut.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Michael Joseph Buday, who was shot and killed on duty as an Emergency Response Team Member while attempting to arrest a suspect in the Teslin Lake area of British Columbia.
#RCMPNeverForget
Today we remember Const. Sarah Beckett, who was killed in the early hours of April 5, 2016 when her police cruiser was hit by a drunk driver fleeing from another officer. We will never forget.
#RCMPNeverForget
@BCRCMP
On this
#DayofMourning
, we remember and mourn all RCMP Members who put their lives on the line for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We also remember all those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. The NPF…
Today is
#WearRedWednesday
. Honour fallen RCMP Cst. Rick O’Brien & support all RCMP Members. Tag
@npffpn
in your red attire, a colour Cst. O’Brien wore proudly. GoFundMe still active for his family.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Sarah Anne Beckett, who died when her police car was struck by a driver who had failed to stop for another officer on April 5, 2016 in Langford, B.C.
#RCMPNeverForget
On the 1st anniversary of Cst. Shaelyn Yang's tragic murder in Burnaby, BC, we remember her dedication & the impact of her loss on family, colleagues, & communities. Our thoughts are with her loved ones & the
@BurnabyRCMP
.
#RCMPNeverForget
Please join us on Friday, July 9 by wearing red to recognize and remember PSD Gator for his bravery and sacrifice, and to support his handler and partner and others who loved and worked with Gator during this difficult time. PSD Gator was a partner, Member, friend, and mentor.1/2
We remember Cst. Heidi Stevenson and all 22 Canadians whose lives were taken one year ago on April 18 & 19. Our thoughts are with their families and the entire community in the wake of this horrific attack and the difficult year that has followed.
National Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day is an opportunity for Canadians to formally express appreciation for the dedication of police and peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe. 1/2
We remember Cst. Sarah Anne Beckett, who died when her police car was struck by a driver that had failed to stop for another officer on April 5, 2016 in Langford, B.C.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Dennis Douglas Strongquill, who was shot and killed while on general patrol duty near Russell, Manitoba on December 21, 2001.
#RCMPNeverForget
Please join us on Friday, June 25 by wearing red to recognize and thank PSD Jago, and all those who have lost their lives protecting others.
#WearRedFriday
#JusticeforJago
We remember Cst. Adrian Johann Oliver, who died in a vehicle collision while on patrol in Surrey, British Columbia on November 13, 2012.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Douglas Allen Scott, who died from a gunshot wound sustained while responding to a call for assistance involving an impaired driver on November 5, 2007, in Kimmirut, Nunavut.
#RCMPNeverForget
A special shoutout to Cpl. Jason Muzzerall and Police Service Dog Jerry for locating an individual who was experiencing a mental health crisis in a wooded area, partially buried in snow and in need of urgent medical attention. Heroic work Cpl. Muzzerall and Jerry! Credit
@RCMPNL
We remember Cst. Peter Christopher Schiemann, who was shot and killed on duty during the Mayerthorpe tragedy near Mayerthorpe, Alberta.
#RCMPNeverForget
We are thinking of our OPP colleagues who lost one of their own in a tragic on-duty shooting on Manitoulin Island on Thursday morning. Our hearts are with family, friends and colleagues of Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, who proudly served for 28 years. We stand with you. RIP.
Today we remember Cst. Jimmy Ng, who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident while responding to a report of an alarm in Richmond, B.C. We will never forget.
#RCMPNeverForget
#RCMP
We remember Cpl. James Wilbert Gregson Galloway, who was shot and killed on duty while assisting the Edmonton Emergency Response Team in Spruce Grove, Alberta on February 28, 2004.
#RCMPNeverForget
With both sorrow and pride in our hearts, we thank and bid farewell to our Queen Elizabeth II today – who also served as Honorary Commissioner of the RCMP since 1953 – 1/3
We remember Cst. Thomas James Agar, who died of gunshot wounds he received while working light duty in the Richmond, British Columbia detachment on September 19, 1980.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Douglas Allen Scott, who died from a gunshot wound sustained while responding to a call for assistance involving an impaired driver on November 5, 2007 in Kimmirut, Nunavut.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Chelsey Alice Robinson, who died in a vehicle collision on June 21, 2010 while investigating a call about an impaired driver in Stony Plain, Alberta
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Sarah Anne Beckett, who died when her police car was struck by a driver that had failed to stop for another officer on April 5, 2016 in Langford, B.C.
#RCMPNeverForget
National Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day is an opportunity for Canadians to formally express appreciation for the dedication of police and peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe.
We remember Cst. Christine Elizabeth Diotte, who was struck and killed by a vehicle while at the scene of single motor vehicle accident near Banff, Alberta.
#RCMPNeverForget
We are heartbroken to learn that late last night, a Sûreté du Québec officer was tragically murdered while attempting to make an arrest. Our thoughts and hearts go to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sgt. Maureen Breau, as well as to the
@sureteduquebec
and the Association…
We remember “The Fallen Four”: Cst. Anthony Fitzgerald Orion Gordon, Cst. Lionide Nicholas Johnston, Cst. Brock Warren Myrol and Cst. Peter Christopher Shiemann, who were shot and killed on duty in what is remembered as the “Mayerthorpe Tragedy”, in Alberta.
#RCMPNeverForget
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated, strong, and talented female Members on National Police Woman Day. Your service and contributions are inspiring.
#NationalPoliceWomanDay
We are heartbroken to learn that two of our EPS colleagues were murdered early this morning. Our thoughts and hearts go to the families, friends, and colleagues of Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan, as well as to the
@edmontonpolice
and the
@YEGPA
. 1/3
We remember Cst. Michael Joseph Buday, who was shot and killed on duty as an Emergency Response Team Member while attempting to arrest a suspect, in the Teslin Lake area of British Columbia.
#RCMPNeverForget
Thank you, PSD Deny for your professionalism, enthusiasm, sacrifice and service. May you now run fast and healthy in an endless field of joy, bones, ropes, treats, thankful pets and the softest grass on which to lay your head.
Good boy. We’ve got it from here. 💙
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
#rcmpmb
PSD Deny (Ret’d), after a battle with cancer. PSD Deny served in Thompson before retiring in June 2020. He will be missed by his handler & all those who worked with him. Rest in peace Deny, you were a good boy.
We remember Cst. Thomas Brian King, who was shot and killed on duty while checking a motor vehicle on April 25, 1978, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Christopher John Worden, who was killed on duty after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds during the pursuit of a fleeing suspect in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cpl. James Wilbert Gregson Galloway, who was shot and killed on duty while assisting the Edmonton Emergency Response Team in Spruce Grove, Alberta on February 28, 2004.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Thomas Brian King, who was ambushed and murdered while on duty during a traffic stop in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on April 25, 1978.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Gerald Fortis, who died tragically on Christmas Day in 1997 when he lost control of his police car and struck a pillar due to icy road conditions near Chilliwack, British Columbia on December 25, 1997.
#RCMPNeverForget
The regimental funeral service for Cst. Shaelyn Yang, who was tragically killed while on duty on October 18, will be livestreamed by CBC News at starting at 9:30 am PT today. It will also be streamed via the RCMP’s YouTube TV channel. 1/2
We remember Cst. Adrian Johann Oliver, who died in a vehicle collision while on patrol in Surrey, British Columbia on November 13, 2012.
#RCMPNeverForget
This
#RemembranceDay
, the NPF pauses to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canada’s courageous heroes, past and present, who put themselves in harm’s way to ensure the safety and security of our country.
This year, in honour of Remembrance Day, we're sharing the unique stories of…
We remember Cst. Anthony Fitzgerald Orion Gordon, who was shot and killed on duty during the Mayerthorpe tragedy, near Mayerthorpe, Alberta on March 3, 2005.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Gerald Fortis, who died tragically on Christmas Day in 1997 when he lost control of his police car and struck a pillar due to icy road conditions near Chilliwack, British Columbia.
#RCMPNeverForget
Today is
#WearRedFriday
to honour and recognize the life and service of Cst. Harvinder (Harvey) Singh Dhami. We invite you to share photos on social media using the hashtag
#WearRedFriday
to show your support, and to share this post with others in your network.
We remember Cpl. James Wilbert Gregson Galloway, who was shot and killed on duty while assisting the Edmonton Emergency Response Team in Spruce Grove, Alberta on February 28, 2004.
#RCMPNeverForget
We applaud two of our Members, who recently saved a 5 year-old boy from a burning home in the Mosakahiken Cree Nation in Manitoba. Your quick thinking and bravery prevented this tragic situation from becoming fatal.
We remember Cst. Michael Bernard Potvin, who died when his boat capsized while patrolling the Stewart River in Mayo, Yukon on July 13, 2010.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Lionide (Leo) Nicholas Johnston, who was shot and killed on duty during the Mayerthorpe tragedy near Mayerthorpe, Alberta on March 3, 2005.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Peter Christopher Schiemann, who was shot and killed on duty during the Mayerthorpe tragedy near Mayerthorpe, Alberta on March 3, 2005.
#RCMPNeverForget
Today we remember Cst. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, who was killed while responding to a call involving an armed and dangerous suspect in Moncton, New Brunswick on June 4, 2014.
#RCMPNeverForget
Today is the RCMP’s official birthday!
On this day in 1873, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) was created with 300 officers. In 1920, the NWMP was renamed to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and now includes over 28,000 people within the organization.
We remember Cst. Jurgen Siegfried Seewald, who was shot and killed on duty while investigating a domestic dispute in Cape Dorset, Nunavut on March 5, 2001.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Francis Bertrand Deschênes, who was killed when struck by a vehicle while assisting motorists on the Trans-Canada Highway near Memramcook, New Brunswick.
#RCMPNeverForget
Please Wear Red this Friday, April 24 to show your support for all the innocent lives tragically taken or forever changed by last weekend’s senseless acts of violence. 1/4
#WearRedFriday
#NovaScotiaStrong
Thanks in advance to the
@Canucks
who will pay tribute - as part of tonight’s game opening - to
@BCRCMP
and
@BurnabyRCMP
Cst Shaelyn Yang, who was murdered protecting others earlier this week. She died a hero and your show of respect means the world to us and our Members.💙
Today, Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial will be held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, only a few short days after the tragic killing of RCMP Cst. Rick O’Brien in Coquitlam, B.C. This service is an important opportunity to honour and share our deepest gratitude for the…
We remember Cst. Dennis Anthony Onofrey, who was shot and killed when he was investigating reports of a stolen motor vehicle in Virden, Manitoba.
#RCMPNeverForget
On this International
#ThankaPoliceOfficerDay
, please join us in thanking all who put their lives on the line, and to our 20,000 RCMP Members who make life better for people and communities across Canada. We thank you for the daily sacrifices you make for your neighbours.
Please join us on Friday, April 14 to wear red in honour and recognition of Cst. Harvinder (Harvey) Singh Dhami, who was tragically killed in a vehicle collision while responding to assist other RCMP Members on April 10. We invite you to share photos on social media using the…
We remember Cst. Christopher John Worden who was killed while on duty after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds during a foot pursuit of a fleeing suspect in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
#RCMPNeverForget
#RCMP
We remember Cst. Peter Christopher Schiemann, who was shot and killed on duty during the Mayerthorpe tragedy, near Mayerthorpe, Alberta.
#RCMPNeverForget
Rest in peace to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s longest-reigning monarch. Thank you for your many years of service to Canada and for making an eternal mark on our country’s history.
We remember Cst. Christopher Colin Riglar, who was killed after being struck by a motorist while directing traffic at the scene of a fatal accident.
#RCMPNeverForget
We remember Cst. Christine Elizabeth Diotte, who was struck and killed by a vehicle while at the scene of single motor vehicle accident near Banff, Alberta on March 12, 2002.
#RCMPNeverForget