Media Releases and Coverage

Statement: UCP Leadership Election Results

October 7, 2022

National Police Federation Supports Province of B.C.’s “Prolific Offenders” Rapid Report

September 27, 2022

Statement: Minister of Justice and Solicitor General’s Office Continues Misinformation Campaign Related to Unwanted Provincial Police Service Proposal

September 20, 2022

Brian Sauvé: Greater Funding and Long-Term Planning is Needed to Address Critical Staffing Levels Within the RCMP

August 29, 2022

Statement: Inflammatory, Harmful Comments to Media by Indigenous Leaders Risk Escalating Tensions in RCMP-Served Communities

July 25, 2022

Keep Alberta RCMP Campaign Launches List of Alberta Call-to-Action Supporters

June 27, 2022

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June 15, 2020 – National Police Federation Welcomes Government Discussions regarding Police and Social Services Needs

Ottawa, ON — The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding ongoing discussions by governments in Canada about the provision of community police services: “The National Police Federation supports efforts by various levels of […]

June 15, 2020

June 13/20 – News 1130 – Violent arrest investigation in Prince George took too long: IIO

PRINCE GEORGE (NEWS 1130) — The police watchdog in B.C. admits it took too long to investigate a violent arrest in Prince George. On Monday, British Columbia’s prosecution service announced it approved charges against three RCMP officers in Prince George […]

June 13, 2020

June 12, 2020 – Media Statement regarding ASIRT Investigations into Fort McMurray, AB casino and subsequent complaint

Ottawa, ON — The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigation of Wood Buffalo RCMP Members related to a Fort McMurray, Alberta casino complaint: “Unlike in […]

June 12, 2020

June 9, 2020 – Media Statement regarding 50-month prolonged IIO investigation and BCPS charge approval in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) investigation and BC Prosecution Service’s charge approval decision […]

June 9, 2020 – Inquiry into Nova Scotia Mass Shooting Provides an Opportunity for More Effective and Meaningful Systemic Reform

OTTAWA, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation is calling on the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia to ensure the recently announced joint federal-provincial inquiry has sufficient scope to look at all issues relevant to Canada’s […]

June 9/20 – Prince George Matters – National Police Federation criticizes lengthy investigation into 2016 Prince George RCMP arrest

The National Police Federation is criticizing the prolonged investigation regarding the three Prince George RCMP officers who were charged yesterday (June 8) with assault for a 2016 arrest. “The NPF supports oversight and believes that complaints against Members of the […]

June 9/20 – CBC – RCMP union says mass shooting review must tackle ‘under-resourced social support system’

The union representing RCMP members says any inquiry into Nova Scotia’s mass shooting should look at not only the immediate police response, but also at the gunman’s history of domestic abuse and whether he had enough access to mental health […]

June 9/20 – RCMP agrees to outfit some Mounties with body cameras

The head of the RCMP says her organization will begin the work of outfitting some of its officers with body cameras — a move that comes in the midst of a global wave of mass protests against police brutality. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-body-camera-1.5603030

June 8, 2020 – Media Statement from Brian Sauvé, President: Racism and the Importance of Respect for all Canadians, including Members of the RCMP

Ottawa, ON — The National Police Federation and its Membership recognize and decry racism, discrimination, and bias in Canada and globally. We believe recent and ongoing conversations, protests and education are an important expression of our shared desire and commitment to […]

June 8, 2020