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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.
Today’s day-to-day working uniform is practical, and conforms to the rigours of modern policing. It consists of a grey shirt, dark blue cargo pants, and versatile black boots. The uniform is designed to handle various roles an RCMP officer fulfills. The RCMP will soon modernize the duty uniform even further, with field testing currently ...
15 mar 2016 · The role of women in the force took a dramatic turn in the 1970s. At the beginning of the decade, the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada recommended that "enlistment in the RCMP be open to women." It would take the force another four years and several studies to act.
28 sty 2024 · Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): The iconic red serge uniform worn by the RCMP is instantly recognizable worldwide. Provincial and municipal police forces: Each province and municipality in Canada often have their own unique uniforms.
The perceived inability of women’s bodies to be contained in the RCMP’s traditional red serge uniform, signified by the popping button, suggested that they were unable to fill the iconic role of Mountie by virtue of their biology.
The Red Serge is the ceremonial dress uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It consists of a military pattern scarlet tunic tailored from serge fabric, with the high collar, blue breeches with yellow stripe identifying a cavalry history, a Stetson hat, a Sam Browne belt, and high brown leather boots with a white rope. [1]
We have a rich history as Canada's national police service that dates back to 1873. From the role of women and Indigenous peoples, to our uniform and our military service, our history is Canada's history.
