More than 1.5 million Albertans – over a third of the province’s population - are served by the Alberta RCMP through 113 detachments throughout the four policing districts.
77% of Albertans in RCMP-served communities are satisfied with the policing services of Alberta RCMP
Approximately 200 Albertans apply to join the RCMP every month and this is trending upwards.
Over the past five years, on average, Alberta garners about 1,480 applicants to the RCMP per year. In fiscal 2023/24, Alberta saw approximately 2,260 applicants, representing an annual increase of 52% compared to previous years.
The Alberta RCMP is attracting Experience Police Officers (EPOs), which include officers from other police services, the Alberta Sheriffs, military, etc. Earlier this year, the Alberta RCMP had over 150 active EPO applications, with over 50 of them being from the Alberta Sheriffs.