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Uniforms and equipment. The RCMP is recognizable throughout the world due to its unique uniforms. This page describes the original uniforms of the North-West Mounted Police and some of the arms and accoutrements that were used throughout the history of the RCMP.
- The evolution of the RCMP uniform: Insight into our history
The RCMP was established in 1873, and was actually first...
- The evolution of the RCMP uniform: Insight into our history
In 2022-23 members will have access to new and/or improved equipment, including new light-weight hard body armour, portable ballistic shields, lightweight batons and breaching tools. Work continues on the modernization of the service pistol and the conducted energy weapon, with planned rollout starting in 2023.
RCMP officers are equipped with a dress uniform, popularly known as the "blue serge", for performing certain formal duties, such as media relations or parliament testimony. It consists of a navy blue dress jacket with epaulettes and brass buttons, a white shirt, navy blue tie, navy blue pants with gold trouser piping, and a peaked cap with a ...
The RCMP was established in 1873, and was actually first named the Northwest Mounted Police (MWMP). It was established to maintain law and order mainly in the western territories. The uniform of the NWMP borrowed many features from British military traditions, including a white helmet.
Uniforms and Equipment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP) and the North West Mounted Police (NWMP)
The RCMP provides members with the necessary articles of approved uniform for their assigned function, which they wear in accordance with the relevant operational needs, health and safety requirements, and any other considerations related to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Improve RCMP uniform and equipment. Make uniforms more effective, inclusive and suitable to a diverse workforce. Increase use of Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) Plus across the RCMP. Apply a Gender-based Analysis Plus approach to make a better work environment for everyone. Modernize training for new cadets
