RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report

RCMP unit that flags violent threats to PM, public figures faces workload burnout - National

'Over the last few years, the number and complexity of threats and violence targeting protected persons in Canada has continually increased,' a newly released internal report says.

Members of an RCMP unit that contributes to the protection of public figures, such as the Prime Minister of Canada, are at risk of burnout due to an excessive workload and lack of resources, according to an internal study.

RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report

OTTAWA — Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal evaluation report. The Protective Behavioural Analysis Unit “has faced numerous challenges” since its inception in 2020 and program implementation […]

RCMP Anticipate Increased Safety Threats to Politicians During 2025 Election: Report

The RCMP say they expect more “stalking and harassment” threats to politicians during the upcoming election, according to a recent report. The report from the RCMP Protective Behavioural Analysis Unit looks at the growing number of threats to the safety of public figures, measures law enforcement has taken, as well as the number of public figures who are asking for protection. “Risk researchers indicate that the demographic including politicians…

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Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal evaluation report. The Protective Behavioural Analysis Unit “has faced numerous challenges” since its inception in 2020 and program implementation remains “incomplete and inefficient,” says the report compiled by RCMP reviewers. The unit is “not sustainable”…

OTTAWA—Members of an RCMP unit that contributes to the protection of public figures, such as the Prime Minister of Canada, are at risk of burnout due to an excessive workload and lack of resources, according to an internal study. The Protection Behaviour Analysis Group has been facing a large number of problems since its creation in 2020. Its development remains "incomplete and ineffective." According to the report, the unit is not viable in its…