OTTAWA,
ON, July 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The National Police
Federation (NPF) is proud to celebrate our fifth anniversary as the
sole-bargaining agent for ~20.000 Members of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police. Since achieving formal certification in
July 2019, we have been proud to
focus on improving safety for our Members, and all Canadians, by
advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety
continuum. This includes investments in police, police resources
and modern equipment in communities across the country.
Prior to the National Police Federation, RCMP Members fought for
fair compensation and basic rights for years while being one of the
only police services in Canada
prohibited from unionizing. Today, we are proud to celebrate this
important milestone and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring Members
across the country have access to strong, fair, and progressive
representation so they can start their shifts knowing we've got
their back.
Over the past five years, we are proud to highlight the
following milestones:
- On February 29, 2016, both the
National Police Federation and National Police Federation
Benevolent Foundation were founded and incorporated.
- On July 12, 2019, the National
Police Federation achieved certification as the sole bargaining
agent for Members of the RCMP below the rank of Inspector.
- In its first fully operational year, the NPF was named one of
Canada's Top Lobby
Organizations
- On August 6, 2021, the first-ever
Collective Agreement for sworn Members of the RCMP came into
effect, which secured fair, competitive compensation after falling
behind other provincial and municipal police services for far too
long and going without a raise for four-and-a-half years.
- In spring of 2020, the National Police Federation Benevolent
Foundation (NPFBF) was granted status as a registered charity in
Canada. The NPFBF was established
to support the families of Fallen Members of the RCMP and the next
generation of Canadians studying in the field of public
safety.
- In March of 2021, we launched a ground-breaking Member Services
Centre, providing 24/7/365 email and phone support for Members
across Canada and internationally.
In the past five years, the Member Services Centre has answered
approximately 63,000 ~ calls and emails for service.
- In May 2021, the NPF achieved
standing in the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission, which is
believed to be a first for a union – and certainly for a police
union.
- In October 2021, the NPF and RCMP
signed a Memorandum of Understanding to modernize harassment
investigation processes, supporting the creation of the Independent
Centre for Harassment Resolution.
- From 2021 to today, the NPF launched several regional advocacy
campaigns to defend the interests of our Members, including Keep
Alberta RCMP, Surrey's Say on Policing, and Our Nova Scotia RCMP, among others.
- In 2022, the NPF launched the Why We Serve educational
video series to showcase the value Members provide to
Canadians.
- In 2023, the NPF released a comprehensive report on Bail Reform
titled Smart Bail Initiatives: A Progressive Approach to
Canada's Bail System.
Recommendations from this report were implemented by the
Manitoba provincial
government.
- In 2023, the NPF launches our second major award-winning
national campaign, It's Tough, But...
- To celebrate the RCMP's 150th anniversary, the NPF
Published its Amazon, Toronto Star, and Globe and Mail best-selling
book, Why We Serve: The Stories of Today's RCMP Members
- In February 2024, in partnership
with the University of Regina, the NPF
published a Member mental health report, Behind the Badge:
Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP
Officers, shining new light on the increasing mental
health toll a career in policing has on Members while providing a
framework for improving mental health.
- In June of 2024, the NPF and Treasury Board signed a second
Collective Agreement enshrining further improvements for Member
compensation parity and working conditions.
The ongoing positive trend of increased applications to the RCMP
reflects a bright and prosperous future for Canada's unique federal, provincial and local
police service.
The NPF also acknowledges those Members who made the ultimate
sacrifice on-duty over the past five years, including Cst.
Allan Poapst, Cst. Heidi Stevenson, Cst. Shelby Patton, Cst. Shaelyn Yang, Cst. Harvinder (Harvey) Singh Dhami, and Cst.
Rick O'Brien.
"Through it all, our driving force has always been to protect,
defend, and highlight the exceptional work and dedication of our
Members across Canada and
internationally" says NPF President and CEO Brian Sauvé.
"This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our
Members, we look forward to continuing to make history and lead the
path to modern and progressive policing."
About the National Police Federation:
The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP
Members serving across Canada and
internationally. It is the largest police union in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are focused on improving
public safety in Canada for our
Members and all Canadians by advocating for investment in policing
and other related supports and services. This includes calling for
required resourcing, equipment, and supports to enhance community
safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small,
across Canada.
For more information: https://npf-fpn.com/
NPF:
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
SOURCE National Police Federation