The RCMP says it is prepared for an upcoming federal election, despite an unprecedented surge in threats against MPs and candidates. Assistant Commissioner Michelle Paradis highlights the increasing demand for protection and the force's commitment to training officers to counter new and emerging threats.
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The RCMP unit in charge of protecting politicians says the force is ready for a looming federal election, even as it deals with an “unprecedented” level of threats against MPs and candidates. Michelle Paradis, the RCMP assistant commissioner in charge of protective policing, says requests for protection are continuing to increase, and more members are being recruited to meet the demand. Those members are consistently being trained up on new and emerging threats at home and from abroad, with the goal of ensuring they are “constantly vigilant,” she said. “What I want is for our officers to be trained in a way that… their head is basically on a swivel,” Paradis told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday onAsked if her unit is ready for an election, which could come at any time amid political tumult in Ottawa, Paradis said a plan is already in place for when the next campaign begins.“We know if it’s called tomorrow, we’re ready for it,” she said. “We’ve done this before.”Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards She said a pamphlet of personal safety information and best practices will be sent to candidates, along with who to call within the RCMP “if the hairs on the back of your neck are standing up.”Members of the RCMP will be prepared to travel to multiple cities across the country to ensure round-the-clock protection, she added. Members of Parliament have found themselves facing increasing verbal and physical attacks and threats in public spaces, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other top official
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