Canada’s national police force needs new management and, last June, former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna was tasked with developing a short list for the prime minister. The next commissioner of the RCMP will do well to recall these incidents and work to avoid repetitions. Under his proposal, the commissioner would be solely responsible for policing, and the civilian board would deal with administrative matters. Right now, the RCMP commissioner is treated like any other deputy minister — there is no recognition that all peace officers have taken an oath that requires them to work independently of government. A civilian board would also provide a buffer between police and government.

Source: National Post November 08, 2017 15:00 UTC