Tag Archives: rcmp

Something's wrong with this rights case

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Jack

Ten years ago, Ali Tahmourpour, an Iranian-born Canadian, was accepted into the RCMP’s training program for cadets. He flunked out after 12 weeks and has been fighting the decision ever since. He believes he was a victim of discrimination based … Continue reading →

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Canadian, U.S. officials join forces to hunt down reality TV suspect

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Jack

Authorities on both sides of the border are working together to hunt down fugitive reality TV star Ryan Jenkins, Canada’s public safety minister said Saturday. Canadian and U.S. eyes are keeping a sharp lookout for the Calgary native charged with … Continue reading →

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Want to be a cop? (1)

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Jack

The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge questioning whether a provincial inquiry can find fault against the four RCMP officers involved in Robert Dziekanski’s death. Justice Arnie Silverman ruled Monday morning in Vancouver that the inquiry properly warned … Continue reading →

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Hire next RCMP boss from ranks, Elliott says

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jack

The first civilian commissioner of the RCMP says the next head of the national police force should come from within the ranks. “All else being equal, I think personally, I believe that it would be better for the organization to … Continue reading →

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