RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

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  True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason1 Inspector Adam MacNeill Dear Members of the Association, Bob Ellergodt, President of Calgary Division has drawn our attention to a most signficant article written by Insp. MacNeill on the effect of police misconduct in the United […]

#RCMPSTRONG Right now, The Mountie Shop has amazing #RCMPSTRONG plush toys available for purchase. They are also offering 50% off the purchase of a second toy.(Use promo code BOGOSTRONG) The proceeds support the RCMP Foundation and the Fallen Member Fund. We are also hoping that you will consider taking one of the toys (or both) to […]

  Retired Veteran S/Sgt. Donald Weber Regimental Number 18371, retired November 19, 1978 Don passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 after a stay in Langley Memorial Hospital.  He had fallen and broken his hip and the challenge to wellness was too great for him.  His family is holding a celebration for him on: June […]

The following video was sent to Ron Morse, Secretary, RCMPVA Vancouver Division:  Message from Brian Sauvé, President, National Police Federation CLICK TO VIEW:  https://www.facebook.com/1097840090260804/videos/a-message-from-brian-sauv%C3%A9-on-respect-for-members/268418111071137/

Alex Matches – Regimental # 18648  A Short Career in the RCMP One of the great things about being on the Vancouver Division Executive and writing some historical pieces for our web site it often enables me to connect with former members of the Force I otherwise would not have met.  I met Alex Matches who […]

The Death of George Floyd Dear Members of the Association, Special Advisor to the Association, Governor Al Rivard has kindly provided a statement from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police regarding the death of George Floyd and its repercussions in Canada. It is provided for your information. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ […]

  Your Support has been Invaluable and Overwhelming This message is one of thanks as well as an apology. Thank you for the overwhelming letters of agreement and support, but I must apologize for not responding to each and every one we have received, numbering in the hundreds. It’s virtually impossible for me to get […]

RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION A Response to Accusations of Systemic Racism The RCMP Veterans’ Association is extremely disappointed in the failure to support the Members of our National Police Force, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police. To make sweeping generalization statements about any group of people is always unfair and in the case of a senior executive […]

Surrey RCMP officers. NICK PROCAYLO / PNG Surrey council’s avowed intention to create a municipal police force would end over 70 years of RCMP service to the community and terminate a 20-year contract signed in 2012. Since 1935, the federal government has allowed its federal force to police municipalities, with over 150 contracts currently in […]