RCMP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield RCMP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which format is most appropriate for documenting multiple separate incidents in a single report submission? → Number each incident and address each one in a clearly labelled section
2. Which of the following best defines 'probable cause' in law enforcement? → Reasonable grounds based on facts to believe a crime has occurred
3. Which transition word would best introduce a contrasting point in a report narrative? → However
4. Which 1873 event most directly prompted Canada to create the North-West Mounted Police? → The Cypress Hills Massacre
5. The RCMP serves as the provincial police force in how many Canadian provinces? → 8
6. What RCMP division designation covers the province of Saskatchewan? → F Division
7. Which word best replaces 'utilized' in the sentence 'The officer utilized a flashlight during the search'? → Used
8. An RCMP code assigns numbers to letters: vowels = 1, consonants = 2. What is the code for 'STOP'? → 2212
9. A fellow officer consistently takes shortcuts on documentation. Your most appropriate response is to: → Address it directly with the officer first, then escalate if the behavior continues
10. Canvas waterproofing costs fifty cents per square yard. How much will it cost to waterproof a 15' by 24' canvas truck cover? → $20.00
11. Where is the PARE test administered for RCMP applicants? → RCMP-authorized testing centers across Canada
12. You are first on scene at a serious traffic collision with multiple casualties. What is your immediate priority? → Secure the scene, call for EMS and additional resources, and provide first aid if trained
13. Which RCMP Division is responsible for policing in British Columbia? → E Division
14. Which of the following internal factors is most likely to negatively impact an officer's observational accuracy and memory during a high-stress incident? → Perceptual narrowing or 'tunnel vision'.
15. An officer writes reports at a rate of 3 reports per hour. If a shift is 8 hours and 2.5 hours are spent on patrol, how many reports can the officer complete? → 15
16. An officer drives 21 kilometers to a call, and it takes 20 minutes to get there. What was the officer's average speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)? → 63 km/h
17. What is a 'hybrid offense' in Canadian criminal law? → An offense the Crown can prosecute as either summary or indictable
18. Looking at a folded paper with a hole punched through all layers, which skill is needed to determine where holes appear when the paper is unfolded? → Spatial visualization
19. You are asked to testify in court about an incident you documented weeks earlier. You discover your notes are incomplete. You should: → Testify only from your existing notes and acknowledge their limitations honestly
20. An RCMP officer receives an anonymous tip that another officer is engaged in domestic violence. The most appropriate first step is to: → Report the tip to Professional Standards or a senior supervisor for proper investigation
21. During an arrest, a suspect claims to be experiencing a medical emergency. You are uncertain if the claim is genuine. What is the safest response? → Secure the suspect and immediately request emergency medical services
22. A pattern of burglaries occurs every 5 days starting January 1. Which date would be the next occurrence after January 11? → January 16
23. What multi-agency RCMP-led unit investigates national security and counter-terrorism threats in Canada? → Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs)
24. What was the name of the force that merged with the Dominion Police in 1920 to form the RCMP? → Royal North-West Mounted Police
25. What does the RCMP's Incident Management/Intervention Model (IM/IM) primarily guide? → Officer decision-making regarding use of force and intervention levels
26. An officer is approached by a journalist asking about an ongoing investigation. The competency-aligned response is to: → Decline to comment and direct the journalist to the RCMP media relations office
27. Where is the RCMP's primary training academy, known as Depot Division, located? → Regina, Saskatchewan
28. During a prolonged investigation requiring weeks of repetitive data review, you would most likely: → Maintain thoroughness by setting daily review milestones
29. Read the passage: 'The RCMP officer was meticulous in documenting the scene.' What does 'meticulous' mean? → Extremely thorough and precise
30. An officer preparing an affidavit for a search warrant realizes a key piece of supporting information came from an unreliable source. The officer should: → Disclose the source's reliability concerns to the judge in the affidavit