“It is important to be aware of the difficult work the peace officers do for the public on a daily basis and the toll it takes on the investigators.” – Jane Hall The RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit discovered more than 700 different incidents of child pornography in the greater Moncton area […]
Powerful Women Who Became Victims Of The Deadly Mexican Drug War
“Salute to brave women of Mexico.” – Jane Hall Erika Gandara became police chief in Guadalupe when her predecessor was decapitated and no one else wanted the job, but the 28-year-old fell victim to a similar fate when she was dragged from her house by armed gunmen, killed and […]
RCMP Harassment Report
Power Play spoke with retired RCMP officer Krista Carle, who had previously brought harassment claims against the RCMP forward, about the Public Complaints Commission report on harassment in the ranks. Carle said she was pleased that the report acknowledges the systemic problems in the Force and that it […]
RCMP Gender Gap Action Plan Reveals Progress Toward Goals
OTTAWA — The RCMP has produced a 37-point action plan to address serious concerns about the recruitment and retention of primarily female officers, according to a report obtained by Postmedia News that suggests a number of the initiatives have already been introduced and are already achieving […]
Public Interest Investigation Report into Issues of Workplace Harassment within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
“This is a long article but worth the read if people who want to be informed. It is is a good example why independent oversight agency is necessary. These are two quotes from this report which I found very interesting:” – Jane Hall “It is important to distinguish between the issue of the recruitment, retention […]
Women Enter Iran Riot Police
“A step in the wrong direction. History has proven the creation of “Special Women Officers Units in policing” perpetuates discrimination and always holds women back. I was on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police riot squad in 1995 because I met the job requirements which were based on the task, not gender.” – Jane Hall […]
Arrests After Police Woman Is Killed In Crash
“Very sad.” – Jane Hall Two men, aged 23 and 25, have been arrested in Derry following last night’s fatal car crash in which a 27-year-old female police officer was killed. Constable Phillipa Reynolds was a rear seat passenger in an unmarked police car which was travelling […]
Former top Mountie urged changes to “old boys’ network”
“Ian McPhail was correct when he broadening the terms of his commission to non-gender terms. Work place harassment and bullying is gender neutral, for both victim and offender. It is nice to hear retired Deputy Commissioner Line Carbonneau was proactive on the issue before it became fashionable. I think we all would like to see […]
Police chief Justine Curran: ‘I want to send out positive message to inspire’
“Another good news story on the changing face of Police leadership in the UK and Scotland.” – Jane Hall The new chief constable of Humberside Police has spoken of her pride at becoming the first woman to lead the force. Justine Curran’s appointment to the £139,119-a-year job was unanimously approved by the […]
Brazilian police inspector fired for criticizing female officers replaced by woman
“LOL. Who says leadership in action can’t bring a smile to your face.?” – Jane Hall A Brazilian police inspector fired from his post after criticizing female officers via Twitter has been replaced by a woman. SÃO PAULO, Brazil – A Brazilian police inspector fired from his post […]
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First Ladies In RCMP
