RCMP Report Details Significant Misconduct Allegations Among Members
A recently released report from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has revealed troubling statistics about misconduct within the national police force. According to the document, more than 400 RCMP members faced allegations of misconduct during 2024, marking a concerning trend in disciplinary issues.
Substantial Increase in Reported Cases
The RCMP's Report on the Management of the RCMP Conduct Process indicates that authorities logged 443 separate misconduct allegations involving 408 employees throughout the year. This represents a notable 12% increase compared to the previous year's figures, suggesting either improved reporting mechanisms or a genuine rise in problematic behavior.
Among those implicated, approximately one-quarter of cases resulted in what the RCMP classifies as "serious" disciplinary action. These consequences included members being barred from promotion opportunities or forfeiting hours of pay as punishment for their actions.
Severe Outcomes and Corrective Measures
The report outlines that the most severe outcomes affected about 5% of the misconduct cases. These individuals either faced termination or were instructed to resign from their positions within the force. Additionally, ten RCMP employees received demotions, which more than doubles the number of demotions recorded over the previous two years combined.
Meanwhile, the majority of cases—approximately 70%—resulted in corrective measures rather than termination. These interventions included:
- Additional training requirements
- Closer supervision of affected members
- Deferred promotions as a disciplinary measure
Types of Misconduct Identified
While the report does not delve into specific individual cases, it does categorize the types of misconduct that were reported. These include:
- Improper use of social media platforms
- Abuse of authority by members
- Sexual misconduct allegations
- Criminal Code offences of various natures
The RCMP quietly published this comprehensive report online on January 21, 2026, marking the fifth annual installment of such documentation. The release follows a federal government directive requiring all departments and agencies to create annual reports detailing misconduct and wrongdoing within their organizations.
Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
An interesting pattern emerges when examining the historical data. The 2024 numbers reflect a return to pre-pandemic levels observed in 2020, after a temporary dip between 2021 and 2023. The report suggests this decline was likely connected to remote and hybrid work arrangements implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic rather than indicating any structural or legislative improvements.
"This level is consistent with pre-pandemic volumes suggesting that the dip observed between 2021 and 2023 was temporary and tied to pandemic-related disturbance rather than structural or legislative change," the report explicitly states.
Rank Distribution and Organizational Response
The report provides insight into which ranks were most frequently implicated in misconduct allegations. Among the 408 members facing accusations—representing less than 2% of the entire RCMP workforce—the breakdown reveals:
- 61% were constables
- 17% held the rank of corporal
- 3% were civilian employees including administrators and 911 dispatchers
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Alfredo Bangloy emphasized the organization's commitment to addressing these issues in his statement included in the report. "As we continue to strengthen our conduct process, our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and transparency remains essential," Bangloy declared. "These efforts are foundational to building and maintaining trust—both within the RCMP and with the communities we proudly serve."
Broader Context and Future Actions
This report places the RCMP within a larger framework of federal accountability. Previous reports from other government agencies, including Canada Revenue Agency, Statistics Canada, and Correctional Service of Canada, have similarly documented hundreds of federal employees facing disciplinary action or termination for misconduct.
The RCMP has indicated that following this report's publication, the organization will take "further action to assess and improve how serious misconduct is addressed and communicated." Additionally, authorities plan to conduct a thorough review of the conduct investigation process itself to identify potential areas for improvement.
This comprehensive documentation comes at a time when public trust in law enforcement institutions remains a critical concern across Canada. The detailed reporting represents both a challenge for the RCMP leadership and an opportunity to demonstrate genuine commitment to accountability and professional standards within Canada's national police service.
