Richard J. Lawson

Divisions Served: “K,” “E”

Medals & Honours: Long Service Medal

Pillar Location: This Nameplate has not yet been mounted onto the Pillars, but is on display in the Centre in the interim.

Story: 

Training was a grand adventure. I met a fine group of men and instructors. Before arriving in Regina, I did not know what to expect, nor could I imagine what was about to unfold before me. “Depot’s” environment (the dorm, drill hall, parade square, swimming pool, gym, mess, riding school, etc.) was certainly unique and a one-of-a-kind life experience. The memories are still vivid and cherished.
Overall training and career were extremely rewarding and memorable experience. Standards were high and the caliber of recruits and fellow officers exceptional. The instructors and the curriculum helped prepare and shape recruits for a career in the RCMP. Continuous training helped immensely. I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve the Canadian public while upholding the fine traditions of the Force. It is a chapter in my life I would not change.

The years:
1965 – 1969 General Duties, Lethbridge rural, Foremost, Blairmore Alberta (purchase)
1969 – 1972 Accountant, Bank of Montreal (Lethbridge and Calgary) and Bank of BC, Administration Officer Vancouver BC
1972 – 1975 General Duties, Burnaby, BC (re-engaged)
1975 -76 Completed RCMP sponsored 1-year non-degree program (law and commerce courses at the University of BC
1975 – 1995 Commercial Crime, Vancouver (Provincial and Market Group), Kamloops CCS – 1978 – 1987 and Victoria CCS as Section Commander 1988 – 1995
1995 – 2004 Chief Security Officer, Risk Management Branch and Government Security Office, Provincial Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Province of BC. Established government security policy, standards and guidelines based on the Federal Government policy. Business Continuation Planning and Loss Control Prevention.

Other duties:
Course Instructor, VIP duties, and Media Relations

Family:
Met and married Charlotte Roberts of Foremost, Alberta in 1968
Blake Lawson – Commercial Pilot (Air Canada)
Leslie Johnston – Unit Clerk Coordinator -Royal Columbian Hospital

Today (2020):
Retired from work but not life. Currently residing in Victoria BC. Completed and traveling a cross Canada trip in 2006 and have traveled to several USA states with a truck and fifth wheel trailer. Some world travel including Europe and Africa.
Active (20 years) in the Victoria Division of RCMP Veterans Association as Director Advocacy, now Director at large with miscellaneous duties including collecting and disposing of retired/deceased members kit and clothing. Attend all Troop reunions – Regina, Halifax, Lethbridge, Victoria, Ottawa and Quebec City is next.
Avid collector of NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP memrobila.
Active Member of St Peter and St. Paul Anglican Church in Esquimalt, BC and serve on Council.