Beyond the Oath

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About Beyond the Oath

The legacy of the RCMP is woven from remarkable stories that span decades of service. Beyond the Oath invites you into this rich tapestry and offers a closer look at the moments that shaped the people behind the uniform. Explore vivid accounts from the field, heartfelt memories from community life, and historic snapshots that bring the past to life. It is a space to celebrate dedication, honour, and the many experiences that continue to define the RCMP today.

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These are some of the stories of the RCMP recounted by those passionate about our history …

Cheam Peak

Author: Sgt. P. Evans (rtd)Regimental Number 31301It was a warm Spring Day in March 1977. I was a junior constable posted to Chilliwack City Detachment, at the office, when the Sub-Division Section NCO approached me. He asked, “Why are you wearing that Sam Browne?” My...

FROM A COLD CANADIAN HOCKEY RINK TO BAGHDAD, IRAQ

Author: Timothy Head, Superintendent (rtd)It was a November afternoon when I took the phone call while coaching my middle daughter’s hockey game in Kanata, Ontario. While changing the lines during the game, I listened intently to what the caller was telling me. The...

Policing Prince Rupert, B.C. – 1958

Author: Robert (Bob) Head, A/Commissioner (rtd) Regimental Number 18465 - 0.806For this review, although The Indian Act was in place in 1958 (after several iterations since its 1867 inception), the term Indigenous will be used as reference to the collective of First...

Ten Paces … More or Less

Author: Reed ChevalierPrologue – Spring 1971 The landscape was draped in a darkness. In the distance, nudging a vague horizon, sparsely spaced lights hinted at the existence of small communities and farms. In recent hours, a fast-moving cold air mass had violently...

The Silent Sentinels of “Depot”

When members gather together, the topic of discussion usually turns to their time in training. Areas of discussion, again depending when you were at “Depot”, can range from the Riding School, the Drill Hall (everyone’s favourite), or the dreaded pool or gym. Of...