The RCMP should copy the army reserve model and increase their reserve capacity to address manning shortfalls.
Their current program seems off-target and appears to lack federal coord and policy.
eg:
http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.ac...&contentId=379
RCMP Auxiliary Constables are volunteers who receive a BC Police Act Appointment as a sworn peace officer after completing the approved RCMP and Provincial Ministry of Justice training.
They are required to:
•maintain RCMP security clearance standards, and
•must complete a minimum of 160 hours annually.
Auxiliary Constables:
•are not employees
•are covered by WorkSafe BC and insurance provided by the Province of British Columbia against accidental death and dismemberment, and civil liability.
Training appears to be over-kill and the program is not well advertised/marketed and, as a result, under-utilized.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/20...iliary-program