Kelowna RCMP "retirements"

[my5cents]

No I do not think it works like that.
It says she retired from Kelowna RCMP in both stories on Castanet.
NOT retired from the RCMP.
I know in the USA they just get hired in the next place they apply to.

They work for the RCMP and are assigned to a certain division and a certain department or detachment within that division. When they retire, they retire from the RCMP.

If she left Kelowna to go to another RCMP detachment, she would be transferred, not retired. Seemed a bit young to be retiring (with a pension that is).

When hired they are hire by the force, they aren't hired by a local detachment.

She could apply to another police force. With today's scrutiny, her checkered past in Kelowna/the RCMP could reduce the possibility of further employment in policing, however.

[featfan]

Thanks all for the information.
Quicker then the media reps from RCMP.
Still no call back.

[my5cents]

Thanks all for the information.
Quicker then the media reps from RCMP.
Still no call back.

You might need to pay $50 for an FOI request

[kefer]

With 20 years on the job, an RCMP can "retire" with a reduced pension. To encourage some with medical or "discipline" issues who are close to the 20-year gate ( 18 years or so) deals can be made to "top them up" and open that gate.

The City of Surrey is about to fledge their own police department, and drop the RCMP. They need experienced applicants real fast, and will be offering signing bonuses no doubt. You see where I'm going with this..... 18 years a mountie; 20 year pension in the pocket, change sleeve patches, and back to work at full salary.

[featfan]

With 20 years on the job, an RCMP can "retire" with a reduced pension. To encourage some with medical or "discipline" issues who are close to the 20-year gate ( 18 years or so) deals can be made to "top them up" and open that gate.

The City of Surrey is about to fledge their own police department, and drop the RCMP. They need experienced applicants real fast, and will be offering signing bonuses no doubt. You see where I'm going with this..... 18 years a mountie; 20 year pension in the pocket, change sleeve patches, and back to work at full salary.

I sort of figured they do this.
There are many ways around dicipline and " retiring"

[my5cents]

It certainly isn't a given that because she was a former RCMP that she'd be accepted into a municipal force. They do background checks.

I'd be surprised if this was the only indiscretion in her RCMP work history.

Doesn't sound like she's suited for the job, perhaps she's realized that as well.

[dreamon]

It certainly isn't a given that because she was a former RCMP that she'd be accepted into a municipal force. They do background checks.

I'd be surprised if this was the only indiscretion in her RCMP work history.

Doesn't sound like she's suited for the job, perhaps she's realized that as well.

SMITH's work history is pretty good.
SMITH's handling of this one file can also be chalked up to how overworked the members are. Id she had the chance to do things differently, I'm sure she would.

No one here knows exactly what as going on that day for SMITH and where her focus was. How many ongoing files? How many new files in queue? Was she distracted?
Until you have spent a shift, a full shift rotation or a month with a member, you (not you my5cents, you as in collectively) have zero clue as what is happening, why certain decisions were made.

SMITH is an experienced member (pensionable) who's heart was always in the right place.

I can assure you that EVERY member with the benefit of hind sight would do some things differently.
Can't we all say the same thing?

[dreamon]

With 20 years on the job, an RCMP can "retire" with a reduced pension. To encourage some with medical or "discipline" issues who are close to the 20-year gate ( 18 years or so) deals can be made to "top them up" and open that gate.

The City of Surrey is about to fledge their own police department, and drop the RCMP. They need experienced applicants real fast, and will be offering signing bonuses no doubt. You see where I'm going with this..... 18 years a mountie; 20 year pension in the pocket, change sleeve patches, and back to work at full salary.

I recall about 15 years ago Calgary PD opened a recruiting office directly across from the Surrey detachment, and did well.
SPD are pillaging the RCMP right now.
Pensionable Mounties will flock to SPD for the double dip.

[my5cents]

SMITH's work history is pretty good.
SMITH's handling of this one file can also be chalked up to how overworked the members are. Id she had the chance to do things differently, I'm sure she would.

No one here knows exactly what as going on that day for SMITH and where her focus was. How many ongoing files? How many new files in queue? Was she distracted?
Until you have spent a shift, a full shift rotation or a month with a member, you (not you my5cents, you as in collectively) have zero clue as what is happening, why certain decisions were made.

SMITH is an experienced member (pensionable) who's heart was always in the right place.

I can assure you that EVERY member with the benefit of hind sight would do some things differently.
Can't we all say the same thing?

Most of what you said is quite compelling, however we must address lying in the police file. That's pretty hard to ignore.

[AlienSoldier]

SMITH's work history is pretty good.
SMITH's handling of this one file can also be chalked up to how overworked the members are. Id she had the chance to do things differently, I'm sure she would.

No one here knows exactly what as going on that day for SMITH and where her focus was. How many ongoing files? How many new files in queue? Was she distracted?
Until you have spent a shift, a full shift rotation or a month with a member, you (not you my5cents, you as in collectively) have zero clue as what is happening, why certain decisions were made.

SMITH is an experienced member (pensionable) who's heart was always in the right place.

I can assure you that EVERY member with the benefit of hind sight would do some things differently.
Can't we all say the same thing?

Most of what you said is quite compelling, however we must address lying in the police file. That's pretty hard to ignore.

Or how many times she has done it. Also, if they are overworked then you don't just lie or select what you do for your job. That would get a person fired in any other company.