RCMP RCMP History and Organization 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the highest rank in the RCMP's rank structure?
- Deputy Commissioner
- Commissioner (Correct answer)
- Chief Superintendent
- Assistant Commissioner
Correct answer: Commissioner
The Commissioner is the top-ranking officer in the RCMP and reports to the federal Minister of Public Safety.
Question 2: What rank do new RCMP recruits hold upon graduating from Depot Division?
- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Constable (Correct answer)
- Inspector
Correct answer: Constable
All RCMP graduates begin their careers at the rank of Constable after completing training at Depot Division.
Question 3: Which RCMP Division is responsible for policing in British Columbia?
- D Division
- E Division (Correct answer)
- K Division
- H Division
Correct answer: E Division
E Division is the RCMP's largest division and is responsible for contract policing services in British Columbia.
Question 4: What RCMP division designation covers the province of Saskatchewan?
- D Division
- F Division (Correct answer)
- K Division
- G Division
Correct answer: F Division
F Division is the RCMP division covering Saskatchewan, the same province that hosts the RCMP's Depot Division training academy.
Question 5: Which rank in the RCMP comes directly above Constable?
- Sergeant
- Staff Sergeant
- Corporal (Correct answer)
- Inspector
Correct answer: Corporal
Corporal is the rank directly above Constable in the RCMP's non-commissioned member rank structure.
Question 6: What is the primary federal legislation governing RCMP organization, conduct, and discipline?
- Canadian Security Intelligence Act
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (Correct answer)
- Federal Policing Authority Act
- Canadian Police Services Act
Correct answer: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act is the primary legislation governing the organization, discipline, and conduct of the RCMP.
RCMP RCMP History and Organization 2
What is the highest rank in the RCMP's rank structure?