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RCMP Lets Officers Wear Name Tags, Numbers From March 30

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC · How we work

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The RCMP instituted a policy allowing officers to wear name tags or five-digit regimental numbers, effective March 30.
Spokesperson Sgt. Maj. Julie Gagnon said the change aims to protect officers from harassment, doxing and death threats.
The 2024 Civilian Review and Complaints Commission warned that removing name tags without alternative ID is unreasonable and harms accountability.
It recommended officers display simple codes on both front and back of uniforms during public demonstrations.

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The RCMP instituted a policy allowing officers to wear name tags or five-digit regimental numbers, effective March 30.
Spokesperson Sgt. Maj. Julie Gagnon said the change aims to protect officers from harassment, doxing and death threats.
The 2024 Civilian Review and Complaints Commission warned that removing name tags without alternative ID is unreasonable and harms accountability.
It recommended officers display simple codes on both front and back of uniforms during public demonstrations.