Royal Canadian Mounted Police

About Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is a national police service located in the Downtown area of London, Ontario, on Dufferin Ave. It serves the public by providing federal policing, emergency services, and various safety and regulatory programs. The organization describes its mission as protecting Canada from major threats such as organized crime, cybercrime, and human trafficking, while also maintaining border integrity and addressing issues like relationship violence, fraud, and missing persons. The RCMP offers a wide range of services, including firearms regulation for individuals, businesses, and public agents. These services include issuing licenses, registering firearms, providing safety training, and processing first-time license applications. They also provide criminal record checks, a security screening portal, and resources for reporting fraud and cybercrime. The organization focuses on specific areas of public safety, such as youth programs, national security, and Indigenous policing, where they work to build trust and provide inclusive policing. With a history dating back to 1873, the RCMP originated from the North-West Mounted Police. The organization highlights its evolution through various historical chapters, including its military service and its relationship with the Royal Family. It describes its current path as becoming a more modern, diverse, and inclusive service. For those seeking historical information, the RCMP provides resources on its history, including the origins of the Musical Ride, the role of women and Indigenous peoples, and genealogical research through its Force Historian. For immediate emergency assistance, the public is directed to dial 9-1-1. The RCMP provides various ways to stay connected and share experiences through multiple social media platforms. They also offer online services for individuals to renew firearms licenses, check application statuses, and register firearms through a secure portal.