“A book worth reading.” – Jane Another new book has been released on the topic of the RCMP. Book was written by RCMP Veteran Janet Marlo and is entitled “No One To Tell: Breaking My Silence On Life In The RCMP.” The following is the first review of […]
Kenya: A High-Ranking Female Police Officer Shares Her View From The Top
NAIROBI, Kenya — Seline Awinja, one of Kenya’s highest-ranking female police officers, smiles proudly as she recounts the ranks she’s advanced in her 26 years with the force: From constable to corporal to sergeant to senior sergeant to inspector to chief inspector — and now to superintendent of […]
When the Second Man Was a Woman
“Great book worth reading” – Jane Back in 2004, author Ruth Lee-Knight published her book entitled “When the Second Man Was a Woman.” It was a compilation of 21 stories about RCMP detachment wives who had supported their husband’s careers in isolated and one-man postings in Saskatchewan from the 1940’s […]
New RCMP Deputy Commissioner
“Congratulations Janice” – Janice Hall. Ottawa, November 13, 2013 – RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson today announced that Assistant Commissioner Janice Armstrong has been appointed to the position of Deputy Commissioner Contract and Aboriginal Policing (CAP). This promotion comes following A/Commr Armstrong’s arrival in Ottawa last spring as Assistant […]
New Book: Souls Behind The Badge: The Real World Of Policing
RCMP Veteran Wayne Ryan has published his first book entitled “Souls Behind The Badge: The Real World Of Policing – An Insider’s View.” There’s no question that law enforcement officers are under intense scrutiny. In high-profile Canadian cases like Robert Dziekanski and Willie Pickton, police are blamed by a […]
New Commanding Officer For Alberta
“Congratulations” – Jane Hall The RCMP has a new commanding officer in Alberta, a woman whose policing career spans three decades, the force announced Friday. Assistant Commissioner Marianne Ryan takes over as commanding officer of “K Division” from Deputy Commissioner Dale McGowan. RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson said […]
‘Shots Fired, Shots Fired, I’m hit’
“Nicely done!” – Jane Hall Dashcam video showing the shocking moment a female police officer dubbed ‘Robocop’ chased the gunman who shot her twice has been released, as police hunt two men who escaped on foot. Ann Carrizales, 40, was shot in the face and chest at point-blank […]
New Book: No Easy Ride: Reflections Of My Life In The RCMP
“A book worth the read.” – Jane Hall. Veteran Ian Parsons has documented his life in the Force. Since the book has been published, he has received several book reviews: From beginning to end, I could feel the author’s humour, compassion and grave concerns for the future […]
New Book: Former RCMP Officer Alleges Systemic Harassment
“A good books worth a read.” – Jane Hall Another new book has been released on the topic of the RCMP. Book was written by RCMP Veteran Janet Marlo and is entitled “No One To Tell: Breaking My Silence On Life In The RCMP.” The following is the first […]
Malala Is A Winner Despite Nobel Miss
“Malala, has done what the world’s strongest armies has yet to do-defeated the Taliban.” – Jane Hall Malala Yousufzai did not win the Nobel Peace Prize but the mark she has made on the global stage is clearly visible to everyone, including her most vocal critics Taliban. The Pakistani […]