Why
the RCMP
Proven, Trusted, and Built for Alberta
Rooted in local accountability and backed by national strength, RCMP Members deliver safety, trust, and value that can’t be replicated.
- ~3,100 RCMP Members police Alberta and its communities.
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113 RCMP detachments serving towns, cities, and rural communities across Alberta.
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150+ specialized services available to deploy to communities large and small.
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20,500+ RCMP applications in the 2024/25 fiscal year, with 3,271 of those being from Alberta, exceeding historic amounts.
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30% of policing costs (~$200 million) covered by federal funding with the RCMP every single year, meaning more funds become available for other investments like education and healthcare.
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6.9% decrease reported in the Crime Severity Index (CSI) across Alberta RCMP jurisdictions compared to 2023.