Serving Life 25. One Guard's Story

08/28/2026

08/14/2026

Should the CSC issue these shock gloves?

08/14/2026

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Yes, yesterday a RCMP Officer lost his life to su***de in Alberta. We will remember him and hold his family and colleagues in a hug of comfort during this difficult time of grief and sadness.

08/11/2026

PERFORMED AT
William Head Institution
(6000 William Head Rd, a 35 min drive from Victoria)

08/10/2026

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Visits at Matsqui Institution in B.C. are currently suspended due to a burst pipe resulting in significant water damage affecting parts of the institution. Some inmates have been relocated to other federal institutions in B.C while urgent repairs are underway. This situation is unrelated to the current B.C. wildfire situation. Read more… https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/inmates-temporarily-relocated-from-matsqui-institution-due-to-water-damage.html

08/07/2026

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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two officers and an offender in a tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

Our colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty served Canadians with professionalism, dedication, and courage. Their commitment to public safety and to CSC's mission leaves a lasting legacy, and we will ensure their invaluable contributions to our country are never forgotten.

08/04/2026

With all the brouhaha over the current Canadian government’s use of British English, I am proud to say since my writing journey began in 2015, I have used British English throughout my four books. Further, I have strived to use Canadianisms throughout my books, representing the Canadian way of life. Long before this so called trade war with the US, I have used Canadians to edit, design and publish my books. With book 3 and book 4, I am pleased to have used a Chilliwack, family business for publishing.

So, from toques to toonies, from pop, not soda, to the famous double double, Serving Life 25 series of books are all Canadian.

Not bad eh?

08/01/2026

It's hard to believe Kent Institution was first opened 47 years ago today. Touted as the “Vanguard of change” Kent has seen its fair share of murders, riots, helicopter escape and two box escapes.

Bob Swan from Mission Institution received the first badge, marking the beginnings of the Correctional Service of Canada.

07/28/2026

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Make the move that moves you forward!
BC and Yukon RCMP are now accepting applications for Experienced Peace Officers* as a new, regionalized pilot recruitment initiative. This is a new pathway open exclusively to Experienced Peace Officers (ExPOs) who actively serving as firearm trained** Peace Officers from a Canadian federal agency and who have been serving for the past three years.
To be eligible for the Experienced Peace Officer Program you must:
• Be actively serving as a firearm trained Peace Officer from a Canadian federal agency and have been serving for the past three years.
• Fi****ms trained and certified
• Successfully pass the RCMP Police Fitness Assessment (PFA) to the Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (gold) standard.

Why join the RCMP?
• Competitive Pay and Benefits – Successful ExPO applicants will receive a generous compensation and benefits package.
• Geographic Flexibility – ExPO applicants can secure a role near your home community or embrace the opportunity to relocate throughout B.C. or the Yukon.
• Paid Training – ExPO applicants will receive approximately 3 and a half months paid training at the RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre in Chilliwack, B.C. (ExPO-CTP) before being sworn-in as Regular Members.
• Career Options – ExPO applicants will be placed in Frontline Positions and after successful completion of your Field Training Program and Frontline posting, you can direct your career based on your professional interests, future goals and previous law enforcement experience. There are over 150 different career opportunities across advanced and essential support roles in Contract, Federal, and Specialized Policing.

Experienced Peace Officers can apply today through this new fast-tracked recruiting and training program. . Interested in a career with the RCMP? Our recruiting team is here to answer your questions. Call 867-633-8616 to learn more.
* Please note the current intake is open for fi****ms trained Experienced Peace Officers from Canadian federal agencies.
** Proof of firearm training and annual certification will be requested by a Recruiting Officer.