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While the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s standing as one of the world’s all-time great police forces remains intact, in recent years its image has been tarnished. Meanwhile the Force continues to have its internal disasters, exposing the organizations weaknesses and outdated management practices.

The RCMP, the federal police force of Canada, is the only major Canadian police force without a truly effective and independent oversight body.

The world is moving towards an open and transparent society. However, the RCMP’s senior management has repeatedly demonstrated it prefers the RCMP remain a closed organization. Meanwhile, investigations continue to raise serious questions about cover-ups, ethical and management practices and illegal conduct within this federal government agency.

RCMP members hold the extraordinary legal authority to limit civil liberties and so must to be scrutinized to the same or a higher standard used to investigate those they suspect of criminal wrongdoing. When they are found at fault, they too must be held accountable.

On RCMPWatch.com you will find stories that have been collected and archived from public information sources. We provide a forum for open discussion and welcome constructive viewpoints and contributions. However, this must be conducted in a civil, respectful manner.

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Updated: 2011.04.18