RCMP RCMP History and Organization 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The RCMP serves as the provincial police force in how many Canadian provinces?
- 4
- 6
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 10
Correct answer: 8
The RCMP provides provincial policing in 8 provinces; Ontario and Quebec maintain their own provincial police forces (OPP and SQ).
Question 2: What is the name of the RCMP's world-famous equestrian ceremonial unit?
- The Ceremonial Troop
- The Musical Ride (Correct answer)
- The Royal Guard
- The Heritage Corps
Correct answer: The Musical Ride
The RCMP Musical Ride is an internationally recognized equestrian drill team that performs precision formations on horseback.
Question 3: The RCMP's 'C' Division designation covers which province?
- Ontario
- Manitoba
- Quebec (Correct answer)
- New Brunswick
Correct answer: Quebec
C Division handles RCMP federal operations in Quebec, which also has its own provincial police force, the Sûreté du Québec.
Question 4: The RCMP's 'J' Division is responsible for policing in which province?
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick (Correct answer)
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Correct answer: New Brunswick
J Division is the RCMP division responsible for providing policing services throughout New Brunswick.
Question 5: What multi-agency RCMP-led unit investigates national security and counter-terrorism threats in Canada?
- National Security Enforcement Teams
- Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs) (Correct answer)
- Federal Counter-Terrorism Branch
- National Intelligence Operations Unit
Correct answer: Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs)
Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs) are multi-agency units including RCMP and partner agencies that investigate national security threats.
Question 6: Which RCMP Division covers the province of Alberta, with headquarters in Edmonton?
- F Division
- K Division (Correct answer)
- G Division
- D Division
Correct answer: K Division
K Division is the RCMP division responsible for policing Alberta, headquartered in Edmonton.
RCMP RCMP History and Organization 3
The RCMP serves as the provincial police force in how many Canadian provinces?